Mgibe's interest in site-specific work began in 2015 when he developed a performance character that plays the role of an interrogator, fighter, spokesman, and more importantly, a consummate problem solver who advocates against unwelcoming, hostile spaces. His work focuses on issues of women abuse, gender-based violence, and identity.
About Wezile Mgibe
Wezile Mgibe was born in Port Elizabeth and uses movement improvisation methods to encourage social change. He has training in contemporary dance, jazz, and afro-fusion dance styles as well as a background in musical theatre. He is interested in collaborative experimental practice within the public space. Mgibe’s work confronts prejudices and advocates against social inequality, creating a platform for critical self-reflexivity within hostile spaces.
