About the Show

A radical adaptation of Shakespeare's history play set in a Southern African Township theatre.

A nation is in turmoil. Three cousins battle one another for authority. Will they succeed in saving their country from destruction? And who claim the throne?

Exploring the politics of power and family alliances, Tangle sets out to champion African Caribbean artists and add a unique twist to Shakespeare's acclaimed work.

Critic Reviews (3)

"This adaptation drives that message home, but does not find the potential in its aesthetic derived from roots distant from the land Shakespeare himself never left."
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"Wonderful performances from this talented ensemble, even if those unfamiliar with the plot will have to pay very close attention to avoid getting lost."
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"It looses its tautness towards the end, but is well worth watching with a central concept that makes this play’s questions about leadership freshly relevant."
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Cast and creative team