TANKISO MAMABOLO
Musician // Writer // Actor
THE FALL
SYNOPSIS
The Fall is an international award winning docudrama which is collaboratively devised and workshopped by the cast. It chronicles the #RhodesMustFall and subsequent student-led movements in South Africa, which alerted the country and the world to the latent ongoing issues brought about by colonialism and Apartheid. The Fall details the experiences of seven students within this movement and how they deal with their traumas, while still moving towards activism for a free decolonised education.
Previous Performances
Studio Theater, Washington DC | 2018 Festival Arts Bordeaux, France | 2018
Melbourne Arts Centre, Australia | 2018
South African State Theatre, Pretoria | 2018
Galway International Arts Festival, Ireland | 2018
St. Ann's Warehouse, New York City | 2018
Royal Court Theatre, London | 2017
Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town | 2017
Edinburgh International Festival Fringe | 2017
Woordfees, Stellenbosch | 2017
Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town | 2016
AWARDS
Helen Hayes Theater Awards | Best Visiting Production | Nominee | 2018
Naledi Theatre Awards | Best Ensemble | Nominee | 2018
The Stage Edinburgh Award | Acting | Winner | 2017
The Scotsman Fringe First | New Writing | Winner | 2017
Amnesty International Freedom of Speech Award | Shortlist | 2017
Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards | Encore Award | Winner | 2017
MEDIA AND REVIEWS
"Bursting with song and powerful monologue."
*****
The Stage
"anyone concerned about identity politics and internationality should see this play."
The Guardian
"The story is explosive but the storytelling itself is dynamite."
****
Evening Standard
"a flash point in the tortured evolution of a troubled land."
Washington Post
"there is hope, as well as lamentation"
Critic's Pick
New York Times
Watch an interview with the company of The Fall
The Stream: Al Jazeera
ABOUT ME
I am an international multi award winning performer and writer who has been working in theatre as an actor, published playwright as well as in the music industry as a composer, lyricist and singer. With a BA (Hons) in Theatre and Performance from the University Of Cape Town, I have performed in a multitude of successful theatre productions such as 'The Fall' which I co-wrote. I also wrote, directed, produced and performed in critically acclaimed live show, “Tankiso Live” where music, projected imagery and story telling were used to address societal issues. I have also worked as an opening act for well loved South African Musician, Mandisi Dyantyis. My independently produced album 'Freedom Hurts Sometimes', released in 2020 received positive reviews.
