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'Swazi'

'Swazi' gives a glimpse at the somewhat quirky life story of Mark Elderkin. Born and raised in the Majestic Kingdom of Swaziland, he leaves for the South African boarding school 'system' to become a choir boy, and returns to his homeland eight years later. Something has changed but he can't figure out exactly what!

Always in the headlines for the wrong reasons, such as King Mswati, his fifteen wives and their BMWs, this is a look at the hilarious side of Swaziland that most people never get to see. There are many experiences and events in Mark's life that local audiences will be able to identify with, making 'Swazi' a play with multi-national appeal.

Mark Elderkin wrote 'Swazi' after over ten local theatre productions including a number of Maynardville Theatre productions and film and television work including, 'Goodbye Bafana' a heart-rending story of the life of Nelson Mandela. He won the Fleur du Cap Award for Most Promising Student in 2002 and the FNB Vita Award for Best New Actor also in 2002.

'Swazi' is an original work written and performed by Mark and directed by well-known actor/director Rob Van Vuuren. It is suitable for all ages and is bound to have you laughing hysterically all the way home.

Here's What the Press Says:

  • "The best show in town...two thumbs up!" — The Next 48 Hours
  • "...one of the most consistently funny shows I've seen on a local stage..." — Cape Times
  • "...one of our finest young actors..." — Mail & Guardian
  • "...we all have stories to tell, unfortunately not all of us can tell them as well as Elderkin does..." — Die Burger
'Swazi'