Alex Burger | Author, Screenwriter, Playwright
Author, Screenwriter, Playwright
I’ve gotten into the habit of transforming life moments with rituals. Then the other day a friend asked the other day why I do this. Why would I not?#*$&?!!! Another friend pointed out they always, go sideways . . . which is true. Here’s the latest! Much love, Alex
By Edward Tsumele, Citylife/Arts Editor
My play is selling out in Johannesburg. Thanks the Market Theatre, the brilliant director Momo Matsunyane, and the wonderful cast and crew. What a joy. Check it out!
A Review of “The Cry of Winnie Mandela” by Actorspaces
https://www.actorspaces.co.za/review-the-cry-of-winnie-mandela/
Winnie Madikizela Mandela Remembering the struggle icon. The Struggle Icon died at the age of 81. A new theatrical production, The Cry of Winnie Mandela, tells her compelling and poignant story.The play’s creator, Alex Burger discussed this with eNCA
A short interview between Bongani Bingwa and Alex Burger to talk about The Cry of Winnie Mandela
Another interview with the phenomenal director Momo Matsunyane and cast members Nambitha Mpumlwana and Rami Chuene. Such a vital and empowering story is coming to life!
Listen to Momo’s great interview
Last summer, I headed off to West Africa with a team and documented the work that colleagues of mine had done over the past five years. The shoot was grueling, lots of mishaps (including brawls, drunk subjects, and at one point our camera man getting detained for not having the right permits). And then the editing over months! But the final product is beautiful.
You can watch the videos here
