Venus Vs Modernity (Stage Play)

Venus Vs Modernity tells the story of South African icon Saartjie Baartman whose horrific experiences of exploitation on account of her ample posterior have become a reference point for black women’s body image and representation worldwide. It is an emotional, hilarious, poetic, musical and layered journey into the life of one of South African history’s most important women. Directed by Pamela Nomvete and Koleka Putuma, the play marks poet Lebo Mashile’s first endeavor into writing and producing a full-length theatrical work. The show also features South African opera singer Ann Masina, who plays the title role of Venus.