BOY’S KHAYA

Powerfully moving and personal, BOY’S KHAYA is Tavaziva Dance’s latest work, an account of Bawren Tavaziva’s early life in Zimbabwe told through a mesmerising combination of contemporary, ballet and African dance, with a spoken-word soundtrack and music.

From a little house hidden behind the white master’s mansion, a young man struggles to comprehend where we are now… and why? Political persecution, slavery and modern colonialism create a rich source of untold truths.

BOY’S KHAYA, meaning ‘servants house’ is a colonial legacy which still exists in Zimbabwe. It draws evocative memories for Bawren who grew up in one and speaks powerfully, through dance, about the fragility of human beings, evoking powerful emotions about Bawren’s early life and the human experience. His discoveries are a universal comment on Africa and who we are today.

Bawren’s soundscape and music expertly bring together the choreography, lighting and stage design, and performance by a cast of five dancers. BOY’S KHAYA is an immersive, thrilling and unforgettable audience experience.

Running time: approx. 60 mins without an interval.

 

Listen to Bawren Tavaziva speak about BOY’S KHAYA and why he chose to remount it in 2023.

BOY’S KHAYA is supported by:

 

BOY’S KHAYA (2021) was supported by: