Thembela Madliki
Thembela Madliki is an intimacy coordinator, award-winning theatre maker, and educator based in the Eastern Cape.
Thembela has extensive experience as a theatre director, directing several productions, including the Standard Bank Silver Award-winning Bayephi. Her role as a theatre director allows her to work closely and creatively with actors, helping them maintain the integrity of their storytelling, which enhances her effectiveness as an intimacy coordinator.
Madliki is passionate about showcasing proudly South African stories that reflect the diverse experiences of the country's people. Productions such as Stained Glass's Umjolo inspire her commitment to this mission, which she aims to continue throughout her career.
Thembela Madliki's CV
THEMBELA MADLIKI'S INTIMACY COORDINATION & DIRECTING CREDITS
2024 - IN PRODUCTION
Intimacy Coordinator - UMJOLO - block 3 & 4 - Mjolo SPV (PTY) LTD
2023
Intimacy Coordinator - THE UMBRELLA MEN 2 - Known Associates Entertainment - Dir: John Barker
Co. Intimacy Coordinator - SNAKE - KAE & Boondogle Films - Dir: Meg Rickards
Co-Facilitator - IC WORKSHOP - Theatre Arts Admin, Cape Town
Facilitator - IC WORKSHOP - Rhodes University Drama Honours Students.
2022
Director - PHINDA UBUYELE - National Arts Festival Fringe Programme.
Director - (NOT) A PLACE OF WAR - Rhodes University Departmental Production.
Director - CRACKING THE SPINE - Malibongwe Women in Arts Festival.
2021
Director - ULWEMBU - Third Year Production. AFDA Graduation Festival
2019
Director - WHERE SHE WALKED - Theatre Arts Production.
Director - HOLLOWAY JONES - National Arts Festival Arena Program OY Observatory Youth Theatre Arts (Observatory, Cape Town)
Director - ABEBI - Third Year Production. AFDA Experimental Festival.