Items
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An abstract, surreal performance presented as a "pick-your-own-adventure" YouTube rabbit hole. The audience pieces together a story from shattered dream fragments and voice recordings.
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A Physical Performance ensemble piece created specifically for the Zoom platform. It explores the "new normal" of limited digital spaces, unstable connections, and frozen screens.
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Historically known as "Theatre in Motion," this 2020 edition was rebranded as a virtual festival. It served as a laboratory for students to explore movement and performance during global upheaval and social distancing.
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Directed as part of the Honours Directing paper, this production is based on Lara Foot Newton's play regarding the "twenty thousand stories" of abuse. It focuses on a mother's silence and a boyfriend's mouthpiece role in the wake of trauma.
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An Honours Directing project exploring "spiritual black tax"—the idea that the sins and gifts of ancestors are passed to the present. Choreographed using AmaXhosa ritualised dancing and presented in three video segments.
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A family-oriented production about a "terrible" island transformed by a curious stranger. The play explores themes of sharing and Ubuntu through song and dance. Performed for Eastern Cape schools.
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A devised immersive theatre work inspired by Edward Mukuka Nkoloso and the 1960s Zambian space programme. The production explores indigenous African knowledge systems and celebrates African thinkers and poets. Performed at the Rhodes Main Theatre. -
The army green coat is made with suede, which is 100% lamb skin, and the cuffs are made with fur from what seems to be fox fur. The coat is lined with black, textured rayon, and is suitable for sizes 12 to 14. The coat has three button holes and only two buttons. This kind of coat is similar to coats that dominate the Y2K aesthetic. Condition: Decent with visible staining and tearing on the cuff and the back armholes. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning the item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The ameryst purple dress is made with purple satin fabric and is lined with a magenta nylon. The top halve of the dress has three pleated panels that highlight the bust, waistline and hipline. The three panels include organza bias tape that goes horizontally across the dress. The bottom half of the dress includes draped organza that is draped through three circular loops. The organza features a shiny, flowing motif with imprinted flowers. The back of the dress has a 50cm zipper, a hook and an eye as closure. The waist measures 76cm and has a length of 130cm, making it a suitable size for small. The bodice has has spaghetti straps and one of the straps is torn of and is in need of repair. Condition: Good with no visible staining, with a torn strap. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning the item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The white evening coat is made with heavy brocade fabric that has geometric motifs with gold tensile details and three quarter raglan sleeves. The coat includes a shawl collar with hook and eyes in the front closure with a large button hole and a velcro closure from the neckline to the very bottom. The coat include three quarter raglan sleeves and the coat is suitable for sizes large. This kind of silhouette would be worn by the wife of the late President Kennedy, Jacqueline Lee Kennedy Onassis during the 196o's. Condition: Decent with visible staining and no tearing,This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The jacket is made with brocade silk and is imprinted with flower motifs. The border of the jacket has quilted detailing and includes a Chinese collar. On both reversible sides, there are welt pockets, blue piping details and Chinese buttons as closures. The jacket has slits on the sides of the jackets and is suitable for sizes small and medium. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The blue coat is made with wool slub fabric with is has slight bump , it is lined with gold satin fabribc and has no collar. The coat is faded on the hem and the long sleeves. The lenght of the jacket is 99cm and the shoulder measures ar 45cm which makes it suitable for sizes meadim. Condition: Decent with visible staining and tearing, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The jacket is made with brocade silk and is imprinted with flower motifs. The border of the coat has quilted detailing and includes a Chinese collar. On both reversible sides, there are welt pockets, blue piping details and Chinese buttons as closures. The jacket has slits on the sides and is suitable for sizes small and medium. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The red lingerie dress piece was designed for the production Tksss Tkss Tkss directed by Lethabo Makweya in 2024. The costume features various pieces that attach to a red lingerie body suit through Velcro. The piece includes 13 pieces that are made with stretch mesh and the body suit consists of a blend of lace power mesh, tulle and Velcro and includes a garter ring and is suitable for sizes small. Used in the production Tkss Tkss Tkss directed by Lethabo Makweya, Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The grey pinstripe charcoal two piece suit includes a blazer jacket and slim fitting pants. The pants are a size 32 and suitable for sizes small and medium, as they have a waist measurement of 82cm and a length of 108cm. The pants also include a zipper. Fly, belt loops, and piping details on the front and back pockets. The blazer jacket is lined with a black textured satin and has two interior pockets detailed with red piping. The outside of the blazer jacket has two front front pockets with flaps inter-changeable to into welt pockets, it also includes two buttons as closures. Both the Blazer and pants are made with a breathable, lightweight suiting fabric. Condition: Good, with no visible staining or tears. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning it has been purchased or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
This white ivory dress is made with chiffon and has a sweetheart neckline and a pleated halt. The bottom half of the dress includes a pleated skirt with a bust area that measures 82cm, and the length is 136cm, meaning it's suitable for sizes small and extra small. The back is partially exposed and includes a closure of two flat pearl buttons. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, indicating that the item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The white ivory dress is crafted from chiffon and features a sweetheart neckline and a pleated halter strap. The back is partially exposed and has a flat pearl button. The bottom half of the dress includes a pleated skirt and the bust area measures 82cm with the length being 136cm meaning its suitable for sizes small and extra small. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, indicating that the item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The vibrant multi-colored pattered mid-length dress is made with a soft-touch twill fabric and is lined with a white polyester. The dress has a V-neckline, and the front of the dress has hook and eye closures all the way to the bottom. The waist area includes ribbed cotton tape and measures 74cm whilst the length of the dress is 110cm meaning that dress is suitable for sizes small. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, indicating that it has been purchased or created for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The ivory white full length dress is made with heavy weight crepe fabric and is lined with white polyester lining. The Chinese collar, hem, and sleeves feature gold tensile embroidery and beading details. The back has a 60cm invisible zipper as a closure and the waist of the dress measures 73cm making the dress suitable for sizes small. The length is the dress is 142cm and has a swoop train of 33cm. Condition: Good with staining in the interior of the dress and has no tears. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning the item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The jacket is made with brocade silk and is imprinted with flower motifs. The border of the jacket has quilted detailing and includes a Chinese collar. On both reversible sides, there are welt pockets, blue piping details and Chinese buttons as closures. The jacket has slits on the sides of the jackets and is suitable for sizes small and medium. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The white maxi-length dress is made with white duchess fabric, which has a shiny appearance. The dress is lined with linen and the interior has bias tape covering the stiches. The top has a carol collar that extends to the back of the dress. The waist measures 70cm, and the length is 144cm, making it suitable for sizes Small and above. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The dress is made from chiffon and features blackout lining. The top is a chiffon overlay has scalloped lace details as well as ribbon details that go horizontally across the dress. The neckline featured is a v-neckline which includes fluttered sleeves that cover the shoulders and the hem has scalloped lace. The length of the dress is 150cm, and the waist is 62cm, making it suitable for sizes Extra Small. The back has a 40cm zipper, hook and eye closures and a fabric button and loop. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The dress is made with crinkled polyester fabric and is overlayered with corded lace. The bust is layered with the same scalloped lace, and the under bust is detailed with a satin ribbon. The bottom of the dress is flared and has three layers of ruffled lace and a ribbon bow detail. The back has a 40cm zipper as a closure, and the inside has boning panels. The waist measures 60cm, making it suitable for sizes Extra-Small. Condition: Good with slight staining and not tears, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The dress is made from floral chiffon and features an art silk lining. The dress includes flowy flutter sleeves and has a waistline with pleated details. The waist measures 70cm and has a length of 117cm, with a flared hem at the bottom. The chiffon is an overlay o0ver the art silk the back has 55cm zipper and hook any eye as a closures. The dress is suitable for sizes Small. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears, This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project. -
The dress is made with crinkled chiffon, which has a wrinkled texture. There are three different layers: the first layer is made with gold crinkle chiffon, the second with lavender purple crinkle chiffon and the third layer, which is the bodice half, is made with brown lace embroidery. This is a maxi length dress with slits on the sides and the length of the dress measures at 127cm, the dress is suitable for sizes Medium. Condition: Good with no visible staining or tears. This is an item from the Post-Graduate Wall, meaning the item has been bought or made for a Post-Graduate production. The item cannot be destroyed or adapted as the costume is meant to be preserved following the project.