Ubu and the Truth Commission (2015)
Produced by
Presented by
Director: William Kentridge
Writer: Jane Taylor
Venue
The Berkeley Street Theatre – Marilyn and Charles Baillie Theatre
Run
April 15th, 2015 – April 19th, 2015
Synopsis
Ubu and the Truth Commission combines puppetry, performance by live actors, music, animation and documentary footage. The performance draws on both the historical archive of the hearings of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (begun in 1996) and on the dramatic figure of Ubu Roi, a licentious buffoon created by the youthful Alfred Jarry. In this production Pa Ubu represents the various instruments of Apartheid violence (policemen, assassins, spies and politicians) for whom torture, murder, sex and food are all elements of a single gross appetite. (Program notes)
Cast
| David Minnaar | Pa Ubu |
| Busi Zokufa | Ma Ubu |
| Gabriel Marchand | Puppeteer |
| Mongi Mthombeni | Puppeteer |
| Mandeliseli Maseti | Puppeteer |
Creative Team
| William Kentridge | Director |
| Jane Taylor | Writer |
| Janni Younge | Associate Director |
| Adrian Kohler | Puppet Design |
| William Kentridge | Animations |
| Adrian Kohler | Set Designer |
| William Kentridge | Set Designer |
| Adrian Kohler | Costume Designer |
| Wesley France | Lighting Designer |
| Wilbert Schubel | Sound Designer |
| Warrick Sony | Music |
| Brendan Jury | Music |
| Robyn Orlin | Choreographer |
| Antjie Krog | TRC Research |
| Gail Behrmann | Film and Video Research |
Production
| Tau Qwelane | Assistant Puppet Maker |
| Tau Qwelane | Assistant Animator |
| Suzie Gable | Assistant Animator |
| Phyllis Midlane | Costume Maker |
| Sue Steele | Costume Maker |
| Catherine Meyburgh | Animation Editor |
| Simon Mahoney | Sound Technician |
| Sonnyboy Pule Setlhako | Stage Manager |
| Wesley France | Tour Manager |
| Wesley France | Technical Director |
