The Beast

An ordinary day at a Zulu cultural village. Shaka, their star performer, expresses his frustrations to his co-workers as he sits on display for tourists. When he reaches the end of his tether, his protest reaches Shakespearian proportion.

Cast

Thabani Mahlobo

as Selifo

Khulani Maseko

as Shaka

Luleka Mhlanzi

as Thando

Modise Sekgothe

as Jacob

Melanie Maier

as Vera

Rodney Prynne

as Jeremy

Nduduzo Nene

as Ndu

Sithandwa Magubane

as Anthea

Skhumbuzo Dlungwawa

as Cosmas

Michael Wahrmann

as Israeli on Tree

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