Meet the TUCKSHOP girls

Polart and Pranesh Take TUCKSHOP to PlayHouse

In a little community on the border of Phoenix and KwaMashu, a tuckshop turns into a sanctuary for troubled residents.

This is the storyline of the play titled Tuckshop, which debuts at The Playhouse on May 20.

At Mr. Khan's tuckshop such issues as extra-marital affairs, HIV and Aids, domestic violence, inter-racial relationships and poverty are discussed.

All of the events in the production revolve around Mr. Khan's tuckshop, where he acts as the voice of reason in the troubled world of the central characters.

Written and produced by Pranesh Maharaj and directed by Riyash Misra of Polart Productions, Tuckshop is funny, but also highly emotional as it takes a glimpse into the lives of couple Sanjeev and Mala who lose a baby at birth and struggle to deal with this loss, but life must go on.


Sanjeev is down on his luck and spends most of his time in Lungi's shebeen, whilst Mala supports their family with her salary from an ordinary office job.

The dance moves in this musical drama are choreographed by Melanie Kisten and acts as a vehicle to light sub-textual emotions.

The cast comprises Anesh Dusrath, Yasmin Seedat, Lovie Ramas Rai , Tashmika Harilall, Salona Surjoo, Nthando Macube, Ayanda Khanyile, Michelle Kisten, Nomonde Matiwane, Darshana Moti and production manager Ilasha Ramelu.

Tickets available through Computicket (call 083 915 8000) or at the Playhouse Box office (call 031 369 9596/9540). Tuckshop will run at the Playhouse Drama Theatre from the 20th to the 23rd of May.