The Kingmakers

Overview

After a successful first run at the Alexander Bar, The King Makers transferred to the Fugard Theatre. It enjoyed a successful second season with its first performance at the Fugard on 23 February 2016.

The King Makersis set in the familiar world of skullduggery, backstabbing, one-upmanship, disloyalty, blackmail and profiteering, otherwise known as South African politics. Our three heroes spend their days ensuring the system works for no one except the lucky few or those who can afford to do as they please. But after years of working in the dark and the cold, financially speaking, they conspire to get something for themselves, whether it be gold or power. Preferably both.

Details

First performance
23 February 2016

Final performance
19 March 2016

Venue
The Fugard Studio

Cast

Arlow
Pierre Malherbe

Daniel
Brent Palmer

Amy
Rebecca Makin-Taylor

Creative team

Writer, Director
Louis Viljoen

Producer
Eric Abraham

Co-Producer
Daniel Galloway

Associate Producers
Lamees Albertus
Greg Karvellas

Set Design
Greg Karvellas
Louis Viljoen

Lighting Design
Benjamin du Plessis

Costume Design
Lamees Albertus

Set Construction
Gerhard Morkel

Production team

Production Manager
Roberto Grové

Stage Manager
Chané Basson

Wardrobe Supervisor
Widaad Albertus

Publicity
Christine Skinner

Photography
Jesse Kate Kramer
Daniel Rutland Manners

Reviews

★★★★★

Cape Argus

“Do the right thing. Vote yes for The Kingmakers during the coming election.”

Cape Times

“Brilliantly written and well executed.”

Artslink

“Fascinating and lightning paced.”

Broadway World

Production photos