I saw Laura Foot-Newton’s Tshepang at the Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre last night. It’s a superbly written, poignant play about a harrowing subject – the rape of children in a South African community torn apart by alcoholism and unemployment – that features stunning performances from Mncedisi Shabangu and Kholeka Qwabe. Don’t be put off by the subject matter, this is powerful theatre that demands to be seen. It resonates far beyond its geographical setting and speaks to us all. Tonight sees a fundraising performance for the Abused Child Trust, and the short season ends on Saturday. Details here.