The unique and much-loved Isango Ensemble from Cape Town kick proceedings off with a carnival interpretation of this great narrative poem. Known for their reimagined staging of The Mysteries, this company brings a fresh African sensibility to an already masterful work.

Company: Isango Ensemble
Location: Shakespeare’s Globe, UK
Year Performed: 2012
Show Runtime: 92 mins
Language: IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, SeSotho, Setswana, Afrikaans (without subtitles)

Cast: Zamile Gantana, Pauline Malefane, Busisiwe Ngejane, Noluthando Boqwana, Nobulumko Mngxekeza, Zoleka Mpotsha, Zanele Mbatha, Bongiwe Mapassa, Mhlekazi Whawha Mosiea, Simphiwe Mayeki