Employing a dynamic and exciting combination of visual comedy, sophisticated political satire, clowning, physical theatre, mime and an explosive performance style, the works of Andrew Buckland have become synonymous with provocative, entertaining and stimulating theatre both in South Africa and internationally. A principal feature of the style of Buckland’s work, besides its comedy, is its economy of production and a unique attitude to the relation between word and gesture. Buckland has a long history as a performance educator. He played a key role in the Drama Department of the University Currently Known as Rhodes between 1992 and 2017 when he retired and was named Associate Professor Emeritus.

For the fifth installment of the 2ndary REVISIONS series, Buckland distills his artistic process into five interwoven creative threads.

The 12 participants of the workshop featured in this film are Thabo Rapoo, Smangaliso Ngwenya, Phuti Chokwe, Philangezwi Nxumalo, Paballo Phiri, Obett Motaung, Soyiso Ndaba, Mlindeli Zondi, Kaldi Makutike, Campbell Meas, Buhle Mazibuko and Nwabisa Mbambo.