Theatre in the Park hosts Fesbhuku
By Silence Charumbira
Showbiz Editor
Theatre in the Park will this week host a fundraising play Fesbhuku for prolific actor Teddy Mangawa who is scheduled to travel to Blue Lake, California for studies.
The show will run from Wednesday till Friday and will also be partnered by Doc Vikela who will give a dose of comedy.
Mangawa, arguably one of the most promising actors currently is set to embark on a one year program at Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre and the funds are to cater for his travel and insurance.
Fesbhuku was written by Christopher Mlalazi while the cast includes Mangawa, Charles Matare, Rumbidzai Karize, Everson Ndlovu and Nyasha Chagonda.
Speaking to Showbiz director of the play Fesbhuku and Savanna Trust boss Daniel Maposa said the play was aimed at shaping social change and development.
Maposa said so far his tuition and accommodation have been paid for.
“As the arts are not only a mirror of society but a medium for social change and development, the play Fesbhuku plays that role where it critics authorities’ desire to thwart freedom of expression, a tenet that is enshrined in our constitution,” said Maposa.
“The play is also one of the productions that defines Teddy Mangawa as a fine actor. In this play he goes beyond the cliff and what a good way of using this production for his cause.”
Maposa said they were looking to raise $6000 for Mangawa’s travel and insurance.
A Savanna Trust product, Mangawa has featured on several theatrical productions among them Half Empty Half Full, a Dambudzo Marechera adaptation Pub Stories as well as advertorials for Chicken Slice.
The edentulous actor is one of the most hilarious actors of his generation and dentures aid his craft.
Maposa said those who want to assist can send funds to Ecocash number +263773389262 registered to Nyasha T Nyakunhuwa.
Alternatively, funds can be sent to Mangawa’s Standard Chartered Bank Account Name: Teddy Mangawa Account Number: 8750506657600 Branch: Africa Unity Square, Swift Code: SCBLZWHXXXX.
