Our Projects
Eskom Masibambisane!
Eskom
Eskom is partnering with communities and schools to help reduce the harmful effects of polluted air caused by coal stoves. Through the Masibambisane Project, selected households will have the opportunity to replace coal stoves with cleaner, safer electric heaters and stoves—using the healthiest energy source of all: electricity.
Mpelampela Productions is helping Eskom spread the word through impactful industrial theatre, delivering a powerful and emotional message:
“No more polluted air. No more harm to our families’ health!
Community Education: Industrial theatre performances by Mpelampela are designed to engage local audiences and spark conversation, making the health message more relatable and memorable.
Health & Sustainability: The campaign not only improves household health by reducing indoor pollution but also supports Eskom’s long-term goal of promoting sustainable, cleaner energy solutions.
My Friendly Bully
Mpelampela Productions
My Friendly Bully is a puppet show campaign against bullying, created and fully sponsored by Mpelampela Productions. Designed specifically for children, the show uses engaging puppetry and storytelling to address bullying in a way that is both entertaining and educational.
Child-Friendly Awareness: The puppet format helps children understand the emotional impact of bullying in a way that’s accessible and memorable.
Creative Social Impact: As a Mpelampela-led initiative, the project demonstrates the power of the performing arts in creating meaningful conversations and positive change within communities.
Imali Yam Campaign
OUTsurance
Mpelampela has been involved in the multi-media Imali Yam campaign by OUTsurance, which seeks to help communities with financial literacy issues.
Using this creative and nonjudgmental Industrial Theatre method, makes the audience more receptive to the message.
Creative Communication: Through engaging industrial theatre, Mpelampela delivered financial education in a way that resonated with everyday audiences.
Nonjudgmental Approach: The performances created a safe and relatable space, encouraging people to absorb and apply the lessons without fear or stigma.
Mohlakeng the Musical
National Arts Council (NAC)
Mpelampela Productions blended heritage and local art to educate and inspire through Mohlakeng the Musical—a powerful live performance celebrating the rich history of Mohlakeng.
Community-Created Content: The cast, made up of local artists, developed the music, script, and performance through collaborative research and storytelling with elders in the community.
Cultural Impact: Sponsored by the National Arts Council (NAC), the project honored local heritage while empowering artists from Mohlakeng and surrounding area
The Saver Waya Waya
OUTsurance
As part of the L+EARN Financial Literacy Programme for TVET Students, Mpelampela Productions played a key role in delivering The Saver Waya Waya—an industrial theatre-led activation focused on raising awareness around financial education.
Engaging Education: Through lively and relatable performances, the program introduced students to essential financial topics such as budgeting, saving, and managing debt.
Youth Empowerment: This creative approach helped ignite student interest while empowering them to make informed financial decisions for their future.
Smashed Project
Diageo
Mpelampela Productions partnered with Diageo to deliver the Smashed Project, an interactive theatre experience making a powerful impact in schools across the country.
Embark on a transformative journey with Smashed, where immersive theatre brings the stark realities and dangers of underage drinking to life. This creative crusade against alcohol misuse enlightens and empowers young minds to make better choices.
Creative Awareness: Using engaging storytelling and live performance, the project highlights the consequences of underage drinking in a relatable and impactful way.
Youth Empowerment: Through positive messaging and real-life scenarios, Smashed inspires critical thinking and encourages students to stand strong against peer pressure.
Takalani Sesame Tour
Takalani Sesame
This project, developed for Takalani Sesame, was designed to support children’s development through playful learning. On this initiative, Mpelampela Productions was tasked with promoting the importance of Responsive Care by Male Caregivers—our fathers, brothers, uncles, and grandfathers—in a fun and entertaining way.
"Children learn as they play. More importantly, in play, children learn how to learn". — O. Fred Donaldson
Positive Role Modeling: The tour encouraged active involvement from male caregivers, helping to reshape perceptions and highlight the impact of nurturing male figures in early childhood.
Educational Entertainment: Mpelampela used theatrical storytelling to create memorable and joyful learning experiences, effectively connecting with both children and adults.