Katleho “Katt” Sekhosana is a writer, director, and performing artist who uses storytelling as a therapeutic tool, both for himself and his audiences.
Sekhosana moved into the realms of theatre-making following his studies in fine art and he considers this background in art history and visual communication as a useful starting point for his performance-based work. Considering his process to be primarily solitary, Sekhosana has enjoyed the elements of creative exchanges and free-flowing collaborations with fellow artists who have allowed him to embrace his abilities, as well as the various mediums he’s experimented with over the duration of his career.
Katleho’s dramaturge experience includes works such as Mnquma by Xolisile Bongwana, Amawethu by Luyanda Sidiya, Thirst by Phumlani Mndebele. He has recently performed his long time Solo titled Thabang in Welkom, he has written and directed a work title Forbidden Knowledge which was part of Zabalaza festival in 2016.

Eastern Cape-born Xolisile Bongwana is an accomplished dancer who is also well-versed in singing, composing, directing, acting and choreography.
Bongwana has had an impressive career as an artist over the past decade and a half, and his involvement in the performing arts industry has seen him work with award-winning choreographers and directors such as Robyn Orlin, Luyanda Sidiya, Gregory Maqoma, Angus Gibson, James Ngcobo, William Kentridge, Makhoala Ndebele, Nhlanhla Mahlangu.
He worked with the UPhondo Lwe Afrika Company from Port Elizabeth (2005 – 2010), after which he went to Vuyani Dance Theatre (2011 – 2017).
Bongwana’s composition was for used for 2015 Standard Bank Young Artist Winner for Dance Luyanda Sidiya’s “SIVA”. The work was performed at the National Arts Festival that year, and in China.
His impressive performance experience includes being part of works such as the ANC Centenary Celebration, Gibson Kente Music Tribute, Umnikelo, Dominion, Skeleton Dry, Beautiful Us, Four Seasons, Hugh Masekela Music Tribute Celebration, Centre For The Less Good Idea Season 1, 2 & 5, Enyangeni, Requiem Request, Cion, Bapa and Metsi.
Bongwana worked with the Market Theatre Laboratory as a movement director in a production of Rhinoceros, was part of William Kentridge’s “Waiting for the Sibyl”, co-choreographed a work titled Mtwan’ Omntu with Thulisile Binda. He has premiered his music solo project titled UZURI at the Joburg Theatre. He has also composed for Makwande, In Her Shoes, and Amawethu, also by Luyanda Sidiya.
An artist of note, he was nominated in 2016 as part of the Mail and Guardian 200 Young South Africans, Winner of Eastern Cape Arts And Culture Award 2020 Dance And Choreography and 2020 Bronze Standard Bank Ovation Award winner. Recently has been Nominated for Naledi Awards 2022 best Choreography in a play.
He has toured Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Angola, France, USA, UK, Spain, Canada, Australia, Italy, Holland, Romania, Finland, and Austria, and had the privilege of performing his work on his home soil at the Mandela Bay Theatre Complex (formerly Port Elizabeth Opera House).

EMIL LARS – Lighting technician
Emil Lars is a Multi-Media Artist Specialising in Performance, Art and Technological intersections.
With a degree in Drama from TUT and Many years of Theatre experience, in making, managing, on and off stage.
He is the Theatre and Technical manager of POPArt Theatre, a Part-Time Lecturer at AACA and has extensive freelance experience working with the likes of Calvin Ratladi, Mariska Dennyschen, Nhlanhla Mahlangu, Phala O’Phala, Hayleigh Evans, Stephen Hobbs, Westley France and many more through The Centre for the Less Good Idea.
He has a huge interest in creating emotionally evocative work in all spheres of craft, from Theatre Making, Performance Art and Lighting Design.
He is the Lighting Designer and Lighting technician for Mnquma.

David Thatanelo April is a director, teacher, choreographer and lobbyist in the world of South African dance and performance with over two decades of experience in the creative and cultural industries. Currently Creative Entrepreneurial Officer (CEO) of David April Arts Consultancy, he continues to work as an independent consultant and provides individualized, hands-on consulting services for arts organizations, both the public and corporate sector, and educational institutions. In addition, within the performing arts sphere, he has filled the roles of performer, project manager, fundraiser, dance activist, developer of education through dance and movement, dance adjudicator, motivational speaker and reviewer. 2003 saw him being first recipient of the prestigious Tunkie Memorial Award for “Outstanding Dedication and Leadership in Dance”. His most recent accolade is the Business Arts South Africa (BASA) Award for “Management and Leadership in the Cultural Economy”.
April holds an MA in Cultural Policy and Management from Wits University and continues to run David April Arts Consultancy as well as teaching at various universities such as University of Pretoria and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT).