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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
22 June 2026 | 6.30pm
The Beta Man Alphabet
How to change the world with a dictionary.
Written & performed by David Schmidt
Directed by Sophie Joans
Tickets Available on Quicket
22 June 2026 | 8pm
Netphlix
SOPHIE JOANS performs the whole streaming platform in 52 minutes
Tickets Available on Quicket
27 June 2026 | 12pm
Indibano Creative Pot Sessions
A Fundraising Initiative for Indibano Youth Festival 2026
Featuring 15 Artists | 1 Stage | 1 Dynamic Live Experience.
Tickets: R60 + Free Pojiekos and Glass of Wine
Children: R30 + Free Hotdog
17 & 18 July 2026
Dear Tata...What Makes a Man a Man?
A Journey of Becoming
A gripping one-man theatrical experience that weaves together storytelling, music, and raw vulnerability to explore masculinity, identity, and healing. Through heartfelt letters to his father, a son confronts the expectations, wounds, and unanswered questions that shape his journey into manhood. Moving effortlessly between humour and heartbreak, the production shines a light on the silent struggles many men carry. Honest, powerful, and deeply relatable, Dear Tata… invites audiences to reflect on identity, belonging, and what it truly means to be a man in today's world.
Tickets Available on Web Tickets: R100
25-26 July 2026
Afrika Sings - The Late Legends
Afrika Sings! The Late Legends: From the electric energy of Brenda Fassie to the timeless brilliance of Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela and many more, this production brings their legendary music to life for a new generation, celebrating their legacy and cultural impact while reflecting on cautionary realities many South African artists still face today. A call to honour those who came before while protecting those who are still rising.
Tickets Available on Web Tickets: R80-R100
August 1, 2026 | 15h00 | 19h00
Duiwelsbrood
Deur ANNELIE BOTES
Annelie Botes se Duiwelsbrood is ’n eerlike en aangrypende verhaal oor verslawing, verlies en genesing. Deur Hester Verster se reis ontdek die leser die pyn van menswees, maar ook die krag van omgee en hoop.
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