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.