Shika-Land!

Alliance Francaise de Durban in collaboration with Kaleidoscope Productions present: SHIKA-LAND!... coming to Durban this May!

SHIKA-LAND! is a one-woman monologue show that delves into the lives of ordinary women from around the globe. Written and performed by Shika Budhoo and directed by Dhaveshan Govender, the piece is about 5 women around the globe named SHIKA!

Shika-land! explores the lives of five different women, one from South Africa (herself), a mother from Trinidad, a girlfriend from France, a hairdresser from England and a bride-to-be from India.

Interspersed with song, each Shika is presented in her own monologue, where she allows us a glimpse into her world. Through these intimate encounters, we are given insight into loss, arranged marriage, abuse, infidelity and scandal, while posing the question "does our name fit our character or does our character fit our name?”

SHIKA-LAND! is an 'every-woman' story with a host of colourful characters authentically portrayed by Shika Budhoo. Shika-Land! made its debut at The Musho! International Theatre Festival and got rave reviews from established theatre practitioners as well as theatre lovers; and went on to be performed at The National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, The I Heart Durban Theatre Festival, as well as The South African Women's Arts Festival, PopART in Johannesburg and various private and corporate functions.

Reviews from past performance:

[..utterly authentic on stage… - Gisele Turner]

[..Shika deftly elicits pathos and humour from each of her portrayals. - Anthony Thoms]

[..her accents are top dollar. - Stavros Anthias]

[..THIS IS A MUST SEE!- Roland Stansell]

Shika-Land! Will be staged next in Durban on Saturday, 17th May 2025, at 8pm, at Alliance Francaise, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside, Durban. R100 a ticket from Computicket.

PLEASE NOTE:

Seating is first-come, first-served.

Outdoor under cover seating, but bring warm jackets or small tv blankets for complete comfort.

Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at the venue.

Please note: Some vendors accept cash only, while others accept cash or card, so best to carry some cash to grab a few nibbles to enjoy during the show.