Captain Kwanda’s Fanplastic Adventures - Zabalaza Festival 2026
Directed by: Heather Gielink
Language: English, Afrikaans, and isiXhosa
Age restriction:6+
Venue: AMPHITHEATRE/PAM GOLDING
Performances: Saturday 14 March 11:00(AMPHITHEATRE)
Tuesday 17 March 10:00
Wednesday 18 March 10:00
Thursday 19 March 10:00
Friday 20 March 11:30
Price: R40 - R50
For Block, school and Corporate Bookings contact:
Mark Dobson mark.dobson@uct.ac.za
In partnership with Captain Fanplastic and based on their book “The Legend of Captain Fanplastic” Jungle Theatre Company presents Captain Kwanda’s Fanplastic Adventures. The story is a fun way for young learners to understand the effects of ocean pollution and climate change also empowering them with practicable steps they can take to make a difference.
Captain Kwanda and his turtle friend, Fin, sail around the Cape coast and beyond in search of sunken treasures from old shipwrecks. Suddenly a strange storm brews when the Ocean Spirit, Lwandle, pays them a visit and gives Kwanda the power to speak to all ocean creatures. They are sent on a quest to help sea animals affected by plastic pollution. Captain Kwanda is rewarded with a different treasure and earns a new name – Captain Fanplastic.
Actors
Marvin Safoor
Mario Matiya
Siphesande Mkokose
Beviol Swartz