Join baboons Smiley and Knuckles, as they leave the safety of their Cape Point home, on a quest to unite a human baby with its family. Discover the beauty and history of the peninsula through this hilarious journey and encounter the unique plants, creatures and heritage sites. Follow the pair as they trailblaze to Table Mountain and more importantly, find out what on earth Hoerikwaggo means!
Hoerikwaggo uses a range of theatrical disciplines including storytelling, comedy and song. Performed in English with some Afrikaans and Xhosa in a unique ‘Jungle style’, Hoerikwaggo is presented at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg, thanks to the generous support of the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.
Vincent Meyburgh as Smiley; Ntombifuthi Mkhasibe as Xam; Mfundo Hashe as Knuckles in Hoerikwaggo.Photo: Lorraine Tanner
Originally written in 2005, by Jungle Theatre Company, the play was researched with the support of Table Mountain National Park who has continued to be a key partner in life the production through its Kids In Parks programme for underprivileged learners. Masque Theatre audiences have a chance to win a prize of a family ticket for six to Cape Point, during the run, courtesy of Table Mountain National Park.
Catch Vincent Meyburgh, Ntombifuthi Mkhasibe and Mfundo Hashe in Hoerikwaggo at the Masque Theatre, Main Road, Muizenberg from 8-12 July at 11h00 each day. A combined ticket for the performance and workshop (12h30 – 13h30) where children (and their parents) can tread the boards as characters in the play, is available on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 July at R100.
Hoerikwaggo : Vincent Meyburgh as Smiley; Mfundo Hashe as Knuckles. Photo: Lorraine Tanner
Tickets for the show only are R60 and can be booked through the Masque Theatre booking line: or email: Block bookings are available for groups of 15 or more.
Jungle Theatre Company’s vision is society that is environmentally, socially and culturally conscious and active. They use theatre and physical drama workshops as a medium for conveying key environmental and social issues to a diverse audience. They use multi-lingual, multi-cultural styles with dynamic mediums of music, mime, puppets, clowning, characterization and comedy to educate and entertain.
Ntombifuthi Mkhasibe as Xam in Hoerikwaggo. Photo: Lorraine Tanner
Jungle Theatre Company works closely with other organizations to promote community participation in cultural and environmental events and programmes. They develop and facilitate workshops to provide learners, educators, volunteers and groups the skills needed to create their own theatre that deals with issues relevant to their own lives. The majority of Jungle Theatre Company’s work is with school age learners in historically disadvantaged communities and the organisation strives to develop inclusive and diverse multicultural audiences.
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For the more news from the Jungle Theatre Company click on the June newsletter:
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