Resilience tells the true and complicated story of a South African born LGBTQIA+ member and activist who was raised in the strict Setswana culture of South Africa. Being gay and an artist created obstacles due to old values of previous generations and the influences of society whereby the identity of man is consistently under siege, misrepresented and always under scrutiny. Inevitably the stories of the LGBTI in settings such as this, are not shared, documented neither are they celebrated in the hopes of triumph and understanding from others.

This work shines the light on people in the community who are different and don’t fit into the typical norm of society, it is based on facets of gender expression and cultural identity, tackling the issues whereby there in an ongoing phenomenon, where members of LGBTI community perish unnecessarily because of hate. The work also allows the body to see it itself in its most beautiful form and presence.

Ticket: €7 workshop participants | 10.- € presale | €15 at the box office
Language: English | no language

In addition to the performance, there will be a contemporary dance workshop by Llewellyn Mnguni on 21 September(16:30 p.m. - 18:00 p.m.) and 22 September(18:00 p.m. - 19:30 p.m.).

Choreography / Creative Direction: Llewellyn Mnguni
Music / Composition: Aux Alaio
Costumes: Siyababa 
Photos: Travys Owen