METROPOLAR
Wed Oct 2, 19:00 - Wed Oct 2, 19:35
The Labia Theatre
ABOUT
"Mesmeric show captures the underbelly of Jozi beast." — Daily Maverick.
A 35-minute hand-drawn animation accompanied by live music and spoken word performance.
Metropolar is an immersive multimedia performance that blends poetry, live music, and visual art to tell the story of Johannesburg. Led by award-winning poet Modise Sekgothe, this show reimagines the city’s contrasts through powerful spoken word, mesmerizing guitar by Jotam Schoeman, and James Frank Robb's experimental soundscapes. Journey through Johannesburg’s streets and her hidden layers in a one-of-a-kind sensory experience.
This unique performance will be showcased at the Labia Theatre, South Africa’s oldest independent art-repertory cinema. Operating for over four decades, the Labia appeals to discerning viewers with its quality programming and old-world charm, making it the perfect venue for Metropolar.