Barefoot Arts Meander 2026 — Leave Some for the Honey Badger (Michael Charton)

Leave Some for the Honey Badger is a story about friendship, and the transformative power of discovering connections between ourselves, our environment, and the animals with whom we share the planet.

In 1952, Ian Player and Magqubu Ntombela met on the Umfolozi Game Reserve — a chance encounter between two men from very different backgrounds that sparked a legendary partnership and revolutionised conservation around the world.

65 minutes, no interval. Written and performed by Michael Charton.

Part of the Inherit South Africa collection.

Michael Charton is a celebrated South African storyteller whose work makes the nation's complex history accessible, human and deeply engaging for modern audiences. Initially trained as a chartered accountant, he spent time in financial advisory in the United States before returning to Cape Town in 2007. A period in advertising awakened his fascination with the craft of storytelling, and his journey into full-time storytelling began in 2010. He is the founder of Inherit South Africa, and Leave Some for the Honey Badger sits alongside his other acclaimed works, including My Father's Coat, The Messenger and Sporting Legends.