Isango Ensemble

South African theatre co. recruiting artists from the townships surrounding Cape Town. Our shows & films have played to sold-out theatres around the world

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Have you got tickets for Mother Courage and Her Children? Our preview performances begin on Wednesday!

📍 Venue: Horden Methodist Church, Blackhills Road, Horden, County Durham, SR8 4LQ

We look forward to you joining us!

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Survival, sacrifice & cost of war.

A reimagining Bertolt Brecht’a Mother Courage & Her Children translated by Billy Elliot I writer Lee Hall & directed by Mark Dornford-May with the cast of Ensemble ‘84 & members from our very own Isango troupe.

Head to @ensemble84 for info

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Meet our Ensemble! We are delighted to introduce you to our new company members.

On our website, you will find our brand new ‘Meet Our Ensemble’ page - a space to get to know our company members and the people, faces and stories who make up Ensemble ‘84.

https://t.co/RPm9GLJSqC

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May this Christmas season bring you happiness, good health, and success in the New Year!

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A better future is being built by all of us right now, in the billions of small actions we take each day. Isango Ensemble is able to continue thanks to the continuous generosity of YOU, our fans, friends and family. Support us this #GivingTuesday.
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Today is Mandela Day! Inspired by the global celebration to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela.

This year, Mandela Day brings the message “Combating poverty and inequality is in our hands.” A message and values that Isango have used performance to convey!

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Last night we opened our German tour of The Magic Flute at the Hannover State Theater to rapturous applause. We’re in Hannover for another 4 nights before we relocate to Cologne. Get your tickets now: https://t.co/DSRwgyH4f0
📸 Jono Kenyon

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#HumanRightsDay2024 is commemorated today, the 21st of March, to remind South Africans about the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa. Isango productions highlight Human Rights' struggles through art.

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This #WorldBookDay we acknowledge the source material that has led to some of Isango’s most spectacular productions!

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From our family to yours, Merry Christmas!

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This #GivingTuesday2023 we ask our friends to continue to support us by going to https://t.co/Tq0Rd6XOLS

Leonard Bernstein said “The point is, art never stopped a war and never got anybody a job. That was never its function. Art cannot change events. But it can change people”.

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Can you name this award-winning production?

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This Madiba Day's theme is “The Legacy Lives on Through You”, and Isango Ensemble's foundation is to live a legacy based on Nelson Mandela's vision. Although times are tough please donate to Isango Ensemble so that we might continue our important work.

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Dear Isango Family our website has moved to https://t.co/ncxb4a6jpi

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Our partners @comicrelief and @britishairways support us with their Flying Start initiative. They recently visited Cape Town to learn more about Isango & how important the work we do is for the local community. Visit us on FB for the video. Don't stop giving change on flights!

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Meet Isango Ensemble's newest members:
Lonwabo: "I learnt to sing by mimicking my sister. I'm only 23 but want to be the best opera singer in the world"
Kenneth: "It's been quite a journey to get here and be part of Isango. Some ups & downs, but i'm where I should be now"

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Meet Isango Ensemble's newest members:
Nokuthula: "I was welcomed with open arms. It's a blessing being part of Isango"
Thamsanqa: "Everything Isango is touches my soul. It's my roots"
Loyiso: "My first performance with Isango was really emotional. What we do means so much"

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Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year to all of our friends, family, fans & supporters! #christmas2022

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This #GivingTuesday2022 to encourage you to put your hands in your pockets and donate to Isango we wanted to share the trailer for our new production of Treemonisha - now go on, you know you want to help us survive and thrive!🙃 https://t.co/PPo3RIEg1O

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Today is #givingtuesday2022 and the struggle to keep our talented troupe going is still real due to the global increase in cost of living, and the ongoing impact Covid-19. We ask if you have anything to spare if you could donate here, https://t.co/vamM2qxyLM