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As part of the University of Cape Town’s Africa Month celebrations, the South African College of Music and the Centre for Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies present THIRST – “Unxano”, a part of African Gumbo 2025.

THIRST – “Unxano” delves into the urgent issue of water scarcity, exploring the devastating effects of drought, forced migration, starvation, and disease. As global warming accelerates, water is becoming one of our most precious—and endangered—resources. This music and dance performance narrates the story of a group of people on a desperate search for water.

The production is choreographed and directed by Maxwell Rani, with musical direction by Keketso Bolofo and Nomapostile Nyiki, and dramaturgy and voice by Lukho Noyila and Yolanda Ntanyana. Performances take place on Friday 23 May 7:30pm and Saturday 24 May at 2:30pm and 7:30pm at the Little Theatre, Hiddingh Campus, University of Cape Town.