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SAVAGELY FUNNY
THEY’RE back for the third instalment of the Mamba comedy trilogy: Mamba Republic.
Ben Voss (Beauty Ramapelepele) and John van de Ruit (Spud) have teamed up once again for a “savagely funny” look at all that is wrong with the rainbow nation.
The rapid-paced satirical sketch-comedy is described as a unique blend of sharp wit, hopeless optimism and clever characterisation.
The pair sink their fangs into the fiascos, farces and foibles of South African life. Whether it is their unique take on fees must fall, state capture, online dating, the economy, sport, technology, racism, an alternative national anthem, or even the most unusual football match in living memory, Mamba Republic will have you rolling in the aisles.
Acclaimed author Van de Ruit said: “Fellow Saffas, you are in for a treat! It has been said before that we, as South Africans, are really good at laughing at the state of our nation. We will be reminding audiences how much there is to laugh at… with a bit of a mamba twist.”
The behind-the-scenes team is spearheaded by Durban theatre leader and visionary Mervyn McMurtry as director and designer. Lighting designer extraordinaire Michael Broderick will light up the set.
Mamba Republic follows in the footsteps of Green Mamba (2002) and Black Mamba (2005), which together racked up more than 800 performances in five years, winning numerous awards and developing a cult following all over southern Africa.
Mamba Republic is on at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, the National Arts Festival in July, Auto & General Theatre on the Square in August and The Hilton Arts Festival in September.
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