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.