BEN: Doctor. I just. I just: How? How do you just watch?
PRAVESH: You’re nothing special. Do you know how many bodies came into my E.R. tonight? Gunshots, stabbings, accidents,
ruptures, animal maulings, acts of God, you name it. But mostly? Mostly… its people on people. The things you do to
one another…
BEN: That’s not a good enough reason.
PRAVESH: Darling. There never is a good reason for any of it.
- Extract from 'Brave'
Mongiwekhaya has been involved in the theatre and film industry for 10 years with experience in over 50 Film & Theatre productions ranging from physical comedy to tragic drama to even Opera. Some of the most striking productions include works by Andrew Buckland, Fortune Cookie Theatre company, Market Theater and WellWorn Theater company. A highlight of 2006 was the prestigious invitation to be a performer for the renowned Cirque Du Soleil.
A skilled artist in physical Theater, mask, and puppetry, he has grown by working with Handspring Puppet Company. He joined Handspring in 2011 as the lead in W. Kentridge’s ‘Woyzeck on the Highveld’.
Currently Mongiwekhaya is working with Handspring Puppet Theatre Company on Ubu and the Truth Commission, which is touring France, Taipei, Edinburgh, Italy and Australia.
He is also an Artist-in-Residence at the University of Western Cape.
Contact Mongiwekhaya
A skilled artist in physical Theater, mask, and puppetry, he has grown by working with Handspring Puppet Company. He joined Handspring in 2011 as the lead in W. Kentridge’s ‘Woyzeck on the Highveld’.
Currently Mongiwekhaya is working with Handspring Puppet Theatre Company on Ubu and the Truth Commission, which is touring France, Taipei, Edinburgh, Italy and Australia.
He is also an Artist-in-Residence at the University of Western Cape.
Contact Mongiwekhaya