SONG FOR SOPHIATOWN | Durban, DHS

Name: SONG FOR SOPHIATOWN | Durban, DHS
Start: 2025-10-22T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2025-10-22T20:15:00+02:00
Location: Seabrooke's Theatre @ DHS

Schedule

Wed Oct 22 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:15 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

Seabrooke's Theatre @ DHS | Durban, NL

SONG FOR SOPHIATOWN explores key moments of 1950s an ‘60s South Africa, viewed through the lens of popular culture.
A collection of interwoven characters who expressed themselves (in the face of a heavy state) through music, journalism, theatre and the church (Miriam Makeba; Hugh Masekela; Trevor Huddleston; Arthur Goldreich; Henry Nxumalo; and Desmond Tutu).

Indeed, with political parties suppressed, much of the struggle was funnelled towards a fight for hearts-and-minds, where popular culture emerged as a very powerful weapon.
SONG FOR SOPHIATOWN is an ode to the contributions of these men and women. A story of rhythm, trauma, and humour, exploring a fascinating era which defined much of our national story.

Please join us at Seabrooke’s for another evening of story, wine and South Africans.