From the creative team that brought you PAY BACK THE CURRY (Naledi Theatre Awards Best Script nominee 2016), comes the satirical, multi-sketch sequel, STATE FRACTURE. With a country that keeps giving, be prepared to laugh, to think and to be blown away by the performance of Daniel Mpilo Richards, Best Breakthrough Performer Winner, Naledi Theatre Awards 2017 and Best Performer in a Revue nominee, Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. 

Daniel Mpilo Richards is a professional creative who prides himself on his versatility. He is an actor, writer, dancer, singer and musician. Co-Writer and performer of Die Glas Ennie Draad alongside Gantane Kusch, which recently won a Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at the 2016 National Arts Festival. He has performed in festivals in Grahamstown, Zimbabwe, Botswana, the Czech Republic and the USA. He recently won Best Breakthrough Performer at the Naledi Theatre Awards for performing a one-man show written for him by Mike Van Graan called Pay Back The Curry, directed by Rob Van Vuuren and produced by Siv Ngesi.

Audience Responses

brilliant directing, script and performance. two epic talents for the price of one. bonus!

The actor was really excellent. Thwbplay took us from moments of hilarity to seriousness. The Hlaudi skit was utterly extraordinary. Mike this is one of you best

Brilliant acting

Excellent writing and acting. Some sections, like the chicken fragment and cococnut with white mother, didn't work for me. But overall the satire powerfully responded to our current moment in SA and globally. It's a provocation that will resonate with many critical and disaffected South Africans, I suspect.

Brilliant performance and a razor sharp script!

Brave, energetic, funny as hell and what this country needs to hear

It was terrific. I'm Daniel's mom and I'm responding on behalf my sister, Gail Pillay, her son Grant, his friend Luke and Luke's mother, Lynn. They were blown away by the show and spontaneously gave Daniel a standing ovation. A special thank you from me for providing me with comps - I hope you didn't get tired of me. On the plus side, through Daniel performing at your stunning venue, I've invited various people who would ordinarily not venture to your side of the world. So, I do think that you might find yourself being frequented by a "different" clientele. Thank you very much for the excellent service in the restaurant and bar. Sincerely Carol

Awesome show, appealing to wide range of audiences. Entertaining & thought provoking!

The actor was really excellent. Thwbplay took us from moments of hilarity to seriousness. The Hlaudi skit was utterly extraordinary. Mike this is one of you best