Who
We Are
Integrating communities through the Arts
Isithatha is a professional theatre & a registered non-profit organisation. It has been serving the community of Walmer, Port Elizabeth, for more than 14 years, enriching people’s lives through the arts.
“Isithatha” is the Xhosa word for a pinpoint of light in the distance, that keeps us from despair. It is intended to represent hope for the communities we work in, empowering them to create a better future.
Upcoming events in our space
1 - 4 October 2026
Bekkersdal
Bachelors & Blunders
Starring David Muller
Directed by Celia Musikanth
Written by HC Bosman
Four tales of love, rivalry and ruin.
Muller’s Oom Schalk was wry, softly spoken, and empathetic, with a pause here and a puff at his pipe there. Seated most of the time on his bench, with just a few sips of peach brandy, dressed simply in his khakis, braces, veldskoens and felt hat, pipe in mouth, he told delightful tales which Bosman made so much his own, clearly describing unique personalities of the area of Groot Marico and environs. Oom Schalk’s brand of wisdom was funny, astute and at times heart wrenching…..Lynn Kelly, Mossel Bay Advertiser
Outentiek, die werklike Oom Schalk. Ek ken die boek reeds in 1954 (Dassie). Ek het Percy Sieff (1969) in die rol gesien en Patrick Mynhardt ook, Ek vind David uitstekend…Deon Fourie (Pretoria visiting Mznbrg)
Herman Charles Bosman's favourite narrator, Schalk Lourens is preparing for delivering the best of his creator's Stories as best he can at Isithatha Theatre. Schalk tells me he is excited about visiting a coast line like Gqebergha.
Oh, please remember Schalk speaks Afrikaans in English so we can all understand the man.
6 - 8 November 2026
The Fool's Guide ...to living and dying...
ANDREW BUCKLAND
Written by Andrew and Janet Buckland
Directed By JANET BUCKLAND
Commissioned by the Klein Karroo Nasionale Kunstefees 2026
The Fool’s Guide is an hilarious and highly physical journey through the world of contemporary tech, navigated with the virtuoso skill of an actor at the peak of his powers. The one man tour de force asks serious questions about the human condition, especially in relation to social media and AI, and presents unique and thought provoking answers through raucous comedy and poignant story telling.
Will Milton Yonaire be able to save his son Billy Yonaire before the TechBro Overlords do their worst?
Can TechBro Billy survive the exploitation of a corrupt social media platform?
Can his greatest fan, The FaNarrator protect her Tea Cup Yorkie called Porky from the assassination plot by Chad, the head of the TechBro Overlords?
What is the secret carried by the Home Robot Vacuum Cleaner?
Follow these colourful characters as they find their way through the slightly surreal comic adventure, which is also a fast paced thriller, complete with twists and surprises. The intriguing multi-threaded narrative blazes a trail from the familiar to landscapes beyond the veil of death.
The work was nominated for three Kanna Awards at the KKNK; Best Director, Best Debut Production (Theatre) and was the winner of the Best Performance by a male actor in a leading role.