Lalela uLwandle (illustrated short film)

Lalela uLwandle is a research-based theatre project that makes visible stories of living with the ocean that are seldom seen or heard in the public domain. Lalela uLwandle means “Listen to the Sea” in isiZulu. This short illustrated film, works with extracts from two characters from the radio play: Nowandle an isiZulu woman who comes from a long line of healers, and Niren and Indian eco-activist who comes from a long line of fishers. Their particular reflections speak to the history of forced removals and impact of extractive oil, gas and minerals along our coast line.
Lalela weaves stories, histories and contemporary concerns of diverse South African coastal communities into an Empatheatre production, Lalela uLwandle explores themes of intergenerational environmental injustices, tangible and intangible ocean heritage, marine science and the myriad threats to ocean health. Lalela uLwandle is an invitation to a participatory public conversation on ocean governance in South Africa. It is funded under the One Ocean Hub, a five-country hub of researchers exploring more democratic methods of engagement in ocean governance.
Listen to the full radio play at www.empatheatr...
The short film is directed, edited and illustrated by Dylan McGarry
The Radio play credits:
Director: Neil Coppen Written: Neil Coppen, with contributions from Helen Walne, Gcina Mahlope, Mpume Mthombeni, Dylan McGarry, Taryn Pereira, Kira Erwin. Producer: Dylan McGarry Research: Kira Erwin, Taryn Pereira, Dylan McGarry, Mpume Mthombeni, Jamie Alexander, Nomkhosi Xulu-Gama, Tanya Dayaram Actors: Alison Cassels, Elize Cawood, Mpume Mthombeni, Rory Booth & Kiroshen Naidoo Design: Dylan McGarry & Neil Coppen Costumes: Dylan McGarry & Diane Badenhorst Lighting design: Neil Coppen Stage Managers: Kelly Daniels Sound Design: Tristan Horton Score: Guy Buttery & Gary Thomas