The Black Bird
Tue, 28 Oct
|Cape Town
For October's play reading, we're delving into The Black Bird by Clive Myburgh.
Time & Location
28 Oct 2025, 19:00 – 21:00
Cape Town, 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa
About the event
For October's play reading, we're delving into The Black Bird by Clive Myburgh.
The evening will include a table read of the play by actors, followed by a discussion of the work. The discussion will be led by Melanie O'Connor Horn and a panel of experts. Input from the audience is most welcome!
About the play
An Old Man's quiet morning of birdwatching unravels when a young couple tumble into his bird hide. At first, it’s a harmless encounter—until he swears he’s seen a monster outside. He locks the bird hide, trapping them inside. The couple must escape… but what if he’s right? What if something hungry waits in the sky above them?
More about the writer, Clive Myburgh
Clive Myburgh is an accomplished creative director, filmmaker, and internationally award-winning photographer with over 15 years of industry experience. He has worked on productions such as Deutschland 89 for Amazon Prime…