Khutjo Green and Vusi Kunene during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized. (Veli Nhlapo )
Renowned thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green, are set to bring to life to South African classic story - Can Themba's, The Suit.
The tale of lust and betrayal is re-imagined in an exciting musical, The Suit Concer-tized, which also features the likes of musician Brian Themba as well as original compositions by musical director Tshepo Tsotetsi and Viwe Mkizwana, performed live by the young New Skool Orchestra.
Joburg City Theatre's artistic director, James Ngcobo has described The Suit as a "classic story of romantic betrayal and revenge that is far more than a period piece – it is a vivid and timeless narrative that lends itself to reinterpretation in many contexts."
Sowetan's veteran photographer, Veli Nhlapo, gives us a sneak peek into the dress rehearsal of the reworked Sophiatown-era story, which befittingly takes to the stage on Heritage Month.
Vusi Kunene during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Vusi Kunene during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Khutjo Green (Veli Nhlapo)
Thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Thespians Vusi Kunene and Khutjo Green during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Vusi Kunene (Veli Nhlapo)
Vusi Kunene, Alistair Dube and Job Kubatsi during the dress rehearsal (Veli Nhlapo)
Vusi Kunene during the dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
Vusi Kunene and Alistair Dube (Veli Nhlapo)
Actor and musician Brian Themba during dress rehearsal (Veli Nhlapo)
Dress rehearsal of stage play The Suit Concer-tized (Veli Nhlapo)
The Suit Concer-tized arrives at Joburg Theatre’s Mandela Theatre for a limited season from 15 to 24 September 2023.
