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1995 play still relevant today

Article Zaza Hlalethwa - 19 Oct 2018

The president and his fawning ministers are being interrogated about corruption. Sound familiar?

Dusting off The Suit

Article bogdan TagDiv - 9 Jun 2017

Directed by James Ngcobo and starring a superb cast, 'The Suit' reinforces the quality and tradition of plays put on the Market Theatre stage

From Fugard to the future with James Ngcobo

Article Percy Zvomuya - 4 Oct 2013

The Market Theatre's James Ngcobo is just as committed to newcomers as he is to classic plays, writes Perzy Zvomuya.

Thinking big

Article Percy Zvomuya - 7 Feb 2011

James Ngcobo is one of those directors with a restless spirit and wide-eyed curiosity, writes <b>Percy Zvomuya</b>.

Soundscapes in movement

Article Gwen Ansell - 22 Jan 2010

Songs of Migration contains the best stage representation of the textured influences of migrant communities in South African cities.

Celebrating literary lions

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Apr 2008

Wole Soyinka is the latest African playwright to be celebrated by local director James Ngcobo, writes Percy Zvomuya.

The audience is waiting

Article Staff Reporter - 8 Feb 2008

Percy Zvomuya takes a tour of Jozi theatres and finds out what the playmakers are saying.

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