In support of World Rhino Day on 22nd September, the National Children’s Theatre (NCT) proudly presented Hope the Rhino / Ithemba the Rhino - an inspiring educational and literary theatre production.
Through creative cultural ingenuity, the NCT worked to teach children about saving our rhinos, creating awareness around the benefits of environmentalism as well as the joys of live theatre.
The production was inspirited by the impressionable words found in a story written by 12-year-old Taskeen Waddeed in 2018: “Only a rhino needs a rhino horn.” Her story highlighted the importance of the rhino horn for survival, and the play emphasised the multifarious dangers that South African wildlife is confronted with on a daily basis.
Adapted by Moira Katz and directed by Ntambo Rapatla. the play was also a tribute to the unsung heroes and heroines, who fight selflessly and tirelessly to save the endangered rhino species.
To find out more about the NCT’s future productions, you can contact Cindy Gordon at 011 484 1584 or cindy@nctheatresa.org.za
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National Children's Theatre is the foremost children’s theatre in Gauteng, shining a bright light on educational, engaging, and award-winning theatre for children and youth throughout South African cities and rural areas.
NCT's unwavering purpose is to transform young lives and grow societies' next generation of leaders through the kaleidoscope of vivid and engaging performance arts, original and instructive musicals, and immersive after-school programs. NCT presents live theatre year-round at our renowned 4.5-acre campus in Johannesburg, which includes two indoor theatres, one outdoor theatre, a puppet theatre, a music room, and classrooms for the weekend workshop academy.