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About the Artist
Jacqui Du Toit is a South African Indigenous storyteller, actor, and playwright, now residing in Ottawa. Drawing on her experiences travelling with an African circus—where she and fellow performers endured harsh conditions—Jacqui weaves theatre, oral tradition, and movement into stories that reclaim and uplift Indigenous heritage. With The Life and Death of Saartjie Baartman, Jacqui channels her heritage and artistry to honour Saartjie’s legacy, while also shining light on the continued struggles and triumphs of Indigenous peoples worldwide. ✨ This is not only Saartjie’s story—it is the story of resilience, dignity, and the power of women’s voices across generations. |
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The Hottentot Venus (untold) was previously performed at
Tactics Festival, Ottawa, 2017
Studio 96, Edmonton, 2017
Gladstone Theatre, 2016.
THE HOTTENTOT VENUS - UNTOLD which was nominated for best actress at the 2017 Rideaux Awards and the Capital Critics Awards.
Tactics Festival, Ottawa, 2017
Studio 96, Edmonton, 2017
Gladstone Theatre, 2016.
THE HOTTENTOT VENUS - UNTOLD which was nominated for best actress at the 2017 Rideaux Awards and the Capital Critics Awards.
