Why Do You Speak Like This? | SEASON 9

How we talk and where we come from are some of the focal points in Why Do You Speak Like This?, a performance that surfaces the complexities of language, location, identity and belonging. CONCEPTUALISERS & PERFORMERS | Tony Bonani Miyambo & Xolisile Bongwana DIRECTOR | Phala Ookeditse Phala PRODUCTION FOR THE CENTRE SEASON 9 CURATORS | Athena Mazarakis & Mandla Mbothwe SEASON 9 COLLABORATORS | Anathi "Ithana" Conjwa, Bongile Gorata Lecoge-Zulu, Cara Stacey, Duduza Serenade Choir, Elvis Sibeko, Indalo Sinalo Stofile, Kamogelo Molobye, Khutjo Green, Maya Muratoglu, Muzi Shili, Nava Derakhshani, Nomcebisi Moyikwa, Pule Nicholas Welch, Qondiswa James, Sibahle Mangena, Thabo Rapoo, Thulisile Binda, Tony Bonani Miyambo, Xolisile Bongwana, Zaza Cala & Zimbini Babalwa Makwetu FOUNDER | William Kentridge CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR | Bronwyn Lace ANIMATEUR | Phala Ookeditse Phala MOMENTEUR FOR THE SO ACADEMY | Athena Mazarakis DIRECTOR OF CINEMATOGRAPHY & EDITING | Noah Cohen SOUND ENGINEER | Zain Vally HOLDER & HEAD STAGE MANAGER | Dimakatso Motholo HOUSEKEEPING & SPACE MANAGER | Gracious Dube PRODUCTION MANAGER | Michael Inglis CINEMATOGRAPHERS | Kutlwano Mabusela & Bukhosibakhe “Pantsulatographer” Khoza PHOTOGRAPHER | Zivanai Matangi ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER | Bash Hops EDITORS | Noah Cohen & Bukhosibakhe “Pantsulatographer” Khoza STAGE MANAGERS | Rethabile Headbush & Khanyisile Ngwabe ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER | Kamohelo Sebudi COSTUME & SET DESIGNERS | Nthabiseng Malaka, Masesi Hlatshwayo & Nthabiseng Makone ASSISTANT SOUND ENGINEER | Ross Culverwell LIGHTING DESIGNERS | Michael Inglis & Guy Nelson LIGHTING TECHNICIANS & OPERATORS | Matthews Phala, Themba Mthimkulu & Bongani Mpofu AUDIOVISUAL & INSTALLATION ENGINEER | Cue Lighting & Sound: Barry Strydom PROCESS WRITER | David Mann PUBLICITY & FRONT OF HOUSE | POPArt Productions with The Market Theatre Lab & Wits School of Arts Students: Hayleigh Evans, Tsholofelo Seleke, Naledi Modipa, Lerato Ndlovu, Reotshepile Neo Mekgwe, Elvis Khupe, Muzi Trust, Martin Grendele, Siphesihle Fakude, Zanele Mthombeni, Khanya Zibaya, Mthobisi Gaza, Silindokuhle Shabangu, Mathutho Mahlangu, Rofhiwa Mundalamo, Lerato Sola, Letago Molapo, Cally Maitse, Nontombi Ramphele, Motlatso Seepe, Lehlogonolo Tshukudu, Sibongile Mathe, Jack Moloi, Mokhali Lekhasi, Kopano Mahlasi & GoodHope Hlatshwayo WEBSITE & UPLOADS MANAGER | Niamh Walsh-Vorster LIGHTING, SOUND & STAGE GEAR SUPPLIER | Gearhouse Splitbeam (Pty) Ltd SOUND EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER | SoulFire Studio (Pty) Ltd Special thanks: Linda Leibowitz, Natalie Dembo, Damon Garstang, Anne McIlleron, Anne Blom, Chris-Waldo de Wet, Jacques van Staden, Joey Netshiombo, Diego Sillands & Thandi Mzizi Nkabinde Website: https://lessgoodidea.com/ Instagram:   / lessgoodidea   Facebook:   / lessgoodidea   #lessgoodidea @lessgoodidea