Mbongeni Ngema's new musical, Bhambatha: The Freedom Fighter is at the Winston Churchill Theatre until December 10.

The official, national launch is scheduled for the State Theatre in Pretoria during the Easter season next year.

Mbongeni Ngema has written and directs the work, and the cast includes Boy Ngema, Seipati Sothoane, Brian Mazibuko and Chris Hurst. The play is set against a backdrop of the rising tension between Bhambatha and the colonial authorities, with a fictitious love story as a sub-plot.

Performances are at 19h00 (extra shows at 11h00 on Fridays and Saturdays). Tickets R70 (R35 children under 12). Booking at Computicket. For school groups, contact Committed Artists on 031 307 3723.