The Sunday News
Peter Matika, Sunday Leisure Reporter
TWO of Bulawayo’s small time film writers and producers are destined for the stars, as their latest theatrical play Voices In My Head, has seemingly grown popular and is in high demand.
The 40-minute long play was debuted at the end of October this year and has had two sold out shows.
The producers Mhlengiwethu Nzima (29) and Elliot Moyo (24), in an interview said the play sought to explore a side experienced by human beings, which is seldom spoken about, especially in African countries.
“The play seeks to explore a side that is hardly explored. It’s a 40-minute play with five actors. The story is about a young bride (Mandy) who has multiple personalities that come to life during the play. We all have this element of having a split personality but it is hardly documented,” said Nzima.
He added: “Mandy comes from a broken family hence the split persona. She was abandoned by her dad and has a fear of being abandoned by her husband. The two personalities comprise one that is content with anything and the other that is full of doubt.”
Nzima said that they were inspired by past experiences to write the play.
“Basically the play talks about challenges faced by people dwelling on the past, failing to let go. The play is suitable for young adults. It is suitable for all age groups at the end of the day,” added Mhle.
Nzima has since become a force to reckon with in the showbiz industry, as he has been nominated for Nama awards and even won an award.
He said what particularly inspired the play on his part was his past experiences, as he was a victim of bullying while he was in high school.
Elliot on the other hand said, “Whatever happens to you negatively or positively will determine your character in life. The power to let it dominate your life is within you.”
The play was written and produced in September. The play was debuted in Bulawayo but is strongly being demanded in Harare.
“We are grateful to our partners from the National Gallery in Bulawayo and Alliance France. Without them we couldn’t be where we are. We are working on feature plays and films for the festive season,” said Elliot.
