Nothing but the Truth

The death of an estranged brother forces aging librarian Sipho
Makaya, along with his daughter and the niece he has never
met, to confront the betrayals, jealousies and animosities of
the past, both political and personal.

Exploring the relationship between those who remained in
South Africa to lead the struggle against apartheid and those
who returned victoriously after living in exile, Nothing But
The Truth explores the destruction of a man’s aspirations at
the very moment when democracy promises their realisation;
examining family secrets, sibling rivalry, exile, memory and
reconciliation.

John Kani, co-creator of the great South African classics Sizwe
Bansi is Dead and The Island, is recognised throughout the
world as South Africa’s greatest stage and film actor.

Nothing But the Truth has played in some of the world’s
most prestigious venues including The Baxter Theatre Centre
(Cape Town), The Market Theatre (Johannesburg) The Lincoln
Centre (New York) The Mark Taper Forum (Los Angeles) and
The Sydney Opera House.

'This is a play that restores one's faith
in the power of theatre and I cannot
recommend it too highly.'
Telegraph****

'It's impossible not to warm to
John Kani.'
Guardian****

'Engrossing.'
Evening Standard****

'Pertinent... a play of first-hand bite.'
Times****

Cast and Creative Team

• Creative Team
• Janice Honeyman: Director
• Sarah Roberts: Designer
• Mannie Manim : Lighting

Performance Details

Venue - Auditorium

• February: 1, 2, 3 (3pm), 3 (7:30pm), 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 (3pm), 10 (7:30pm), 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 (3pm), 17 (7:30pm), 19, 20, 21 (2:30pm), 21 (7:30pm), 22, 23, 24 (3pm), 24 (7:30pm)

Please note that latecomers may not be admitted.

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The Audio Described performance is on 10 February at 3.00pm and the Captioned performance and is on 13 February 7.30pm