Hungani Ndlovu, Genesis Shirindza, and Sipho Didiza on Turning Musical Chairs Into a High-Energy Social Critique
Remember playing musical chairs as a kid? That quick scramble for a seat is coming to Cape Town with a massive twist.
From 19 to 23 August 2026, Cape Town’s Magnet Theatre hosts Musical Chairs, a two-time Naledi Theatre Awards-nominated production. Led by actor and director Hungani Ndlovu alongside co-creators Genesis Shirindza and Sipho Didiza, the show blends street dance genres like Amapiano, Hip Hop, House, and Campbellocking with classical music and physical theatre to flip a simple childhood game into a sharp reflection on competition, identity, and modern social media life.
In an exclusive conversation with PopPulse, the creative trio behind the hit production broke down how the show came together, what it means to lead from behind the scenes, and what Cape Town audiences...