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
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.
