Afropocalypse

This energetic and hugely imaginative production follows the journey of a group of story tellers in an apocalyptic setting as they share their fables of hope and resilience. Afropocalypse’s fourteen strong ensemble uses physical comedy and tragic magic realism to paint a vivid and vibrant picture of the past, present and speculative future. The intrepid storytellers aim to entertain audiences young and old, as they recount how they have survived and evolved through the cataclysm that reshaped their society.
Age Recommendation: PG 10+
Produced by The Market Theatre Laboratory in 2024 and playing to sold out runs at The Ramolao Makhene Theatre, the play now returns to Johannesburg from a critically acclaimed run at the 2025 National Arts Festival where it won the festival’s highest Fringe accolade - the Standard Bank Gold Ovation Award.

“…escape into a world of the imagination and be reminded of our resilience and the strength of the human spirit” – Aryn Guiney, Grocotts Mail

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen physical theatre that thrilled and moved me as much” - Robin K Crigler, Daily Maverick