An(t)oniem

An(t)oniem is a 2013 Afrikaans two-hander play written by Philip Rademeyer and Penelope Youngleson.

Subject
Twee jongmense sit elk voor ŉ rekenaar en fantaseer oor ŉ sielsgenoot om die eensaamheid te verdryf, en begin dan aanlyn na die ideale maat soek. An(t)oniem volg dié 21ste eeuse soektog na hemel op aarde, volmaaktheid en geluk, met ŉ komiese skuinskyk na mense se onderliggende desperaatheid, eensaamheid en verlange. (Woordfees programme note)

Translation of the above: ''Two young people sit, each at their own computer, and fantasize about a soul mate. To combat their loneliness they start searching online for the ideal partner. An(t)oniem follows the 21st-century search for heaven on earth, perfection and happiness, with a comical sideways glance at people's desperation. loneliness and longing''.

Performance history in South Africa
2013: Staged by Rust Co-Operative in the Klein Libertas Teater at the Woordfees in Stellenbosch, directed by Philip Rademeyer, with Maryke Nel and Jaco Nothnagel.

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