Thuli Thabethe Bags A Role In A Highly Anticipated Theatre Play
Thuli Thabethe Bags A Role In A Highly Anticipated Theatre Play. Thuli Thabethe remains one of the most versatile actors of our generation. She has done comedy, telenovelas, dramas, sitcoms, series, you name it. In every show she got cast on, Thuli has given it her all.
The versatile actress is also doing amazing things on theatre. She has just bagged a role in Dancing The Death Drill theatre play, as Matshediso. The play is written by Fred Khumalo, directed by James Ngcobo, adapted by Palesa Mazamisa and Ngcibo. Dancing The Death Drill is billed for the 9th -28th September 2025 at Joburg Theater.
“We’re thrilled to introduce the talented Thuli Thabethe as one of the cast members for Dancing The Death Drill. Don’t miss her powerful performance, get your tickets now and witness her stunning portrayal of Matshidiso,” Joburg Theatre announced.
Dancing The Death Drill is set against the backdrop of Paris in 1958. The story begins with a violent incident in a prestigious restaurant that leaves two men dead and a head waiter awaiting trial.
As a journalist delves into this troubling event, he unravels the extraordinary life of Pitso Motaung, a young South African soldier who fought alongside the Allies during World War I.
Pitso’s journey takes a heartbreaking turn when he boards the SS Mendi, a ship that tragically sank in 1917, resulting in the death of over six hundred black soldiers, a largely forgotten disaster. Through a moving narrative that intertwines humour with sorrow, Fred Khumalo chronicles Pitso’s life, spanning multiple conflicts and generations, while paying tribute to both the fallen and the survivors of this catastrophe. The story is a powerful exploration of love, war, and friendship, inspired by the tragic legacy of the SS Mendi.
