A Defence of the Less Good Idea | SEASON 10

In many ways, A Defence of the Less Good Idea is one of the defining performances of The Centre for the Less Good Idea. Here, Kentridge delivers a performance-based lecture that, in its subject and its form, serves as a window into the processes, strategies, and interests of The Centre. “Here we are in Season 10,” says Kentridge, backed by a projection of his text-based video work, “not blowing our own trumpet, but rather seeing what instrument we have made.” As he goes on to outline The Centre’s inception, its progression, and the many ways of making art in the world, Kentridge is accompanied by a team of performers – a dancer, a percussionist, and a musician. These interventions serve both as a performative translation of the lecture, and a disruption of its flow and logic. Ultimately, the lecture is drowned out by a choral swell, segueing into the final performance of the programme. CONCEPTUALISER | William Kentridge PERFORMERS | Nhlanhla Mahlangu, Angelo Moustapha, Bronwyn Lace, Duduza Serenade & Daphne VIDEO EDITOR | Joshua Trappler SEASON 10 PRODUCTION FOUNDER | William Kentridge CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR | Bronwyn Lace MOMENTEUR FOR THE SO ACADEMY | Athena Mazarakis HOLDER & HEAD STAGE MANAGER | Dimakatso Motholo STAGE MANAGERS | Sibongile Mathe & Khanyisile Ngwabe DIRECTOR OF CINEMATOGRAPHY & EDITOR | Noah Cohen CINEMATOGRAPHER & EDITOR | Bukhosibakhe ‘Pantsulatographer’ Khoza EDITOR & COMPOSITOR | Octavia Sonyane PHOTOGRAPHER | Zivanai Matangi ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER | Bash Hops SOUND DESIGNER & ENGINEER | Zain Vally ASSISTANT SOUND ENGINEERS | Ross Culverwell & Ruby Friedman WRITER & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER | David Mann SCENOGRAPHER & COSTUME DESIGNER | Nthabiseng Malaka COSTUME DESIGNER | Nthabiseng Makone SEAMSTER | Thoriso Mogale Jnr Mpshe SET BUILDING & COSTUME ASSISTANT | Philani Masedi SET BUILDER | Lindani Nxumalo DRESSER | Masesi Hlatshwayo SCENOGRAPHY & COSTUME MENTORS | Sabine Theunissen & Greta Goiris ​​MECHANICAL ENGINEERS | Chris-Waldo de Wet & Jacques van Staden HOUSEKEEPING & SPACE MANAGER | Gracious Dube PRODUCTION MANAGER | Wesley France LIGHTING DESIGNERS | Barry Strydom (Cue Lighting & Sound) & Michael Inglis (Emmet Theatre) LIGHTING TECHNICIANS | Matthews Phala, Themba Mthimkhulu & Ncedo Ivan Ntaba LIGHTING ASSISTANT & CREW | Bongani Mpofu FRONT OF HOUSE | POPArt Productions: Hayleigh Evans, Samkelisiwe Khuzwayo, Sboniso Thombeni, Aroma Lebooa, Aviwe Dasha, Nqobizitha Khupe, Raymond Taiwe, Martin Grendele, Aalliyah Matintela, Zanele Mthombeni, Muzi Trust & Linda Mangena with ushers from The Market Theatre Lab 2nd year and WITS CPM programmes PUBLICITY | Bronwyn Coppola (ThinkArtMedia) LIGHTING & AV | Splitbeam Gearhouse (Pty) Ltd Hiredesk STAGE GEAR SUPPLIER | Setsational SOUND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER | SoulFire Studio (Pty) Ltd & Splitbeam Gearhouse (Pty) Ltd Hiredesk Special thanks: Linda Leibowitz, Natalie Dembo, Damon Garstang, Anne McIlleron, Anne Blom, Joey Netshiombo, Diego Sillands, Thandi Mzizi, Jessica Jones, Taryn Buccellato, Laurie Cearley, Rachel Chanoff & THE OFFICE performing arts + film. Website: https://lessgoodidea.com/ Instagram:   / lessgoodidea   Facebook:   / lessgoodidea   #lessgoodidea @lessgoodidea