Back to Ashes

Back to Ashes is a play by Molupi Lepedi.

Original text

Back to Ashes is a potent piece of ensemble theatre, retelling the story of Uyinene Mrwetyana, spanning the time from her parents’ marriage to her growing up, to her final brutal rape and murder.

Performance history in South Africa

2022: Presented as Zabalaza Festival winner at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio. Directed by Molupi Lepedi. Cast: Mthobisi Mpandle, Zanokhanyo Salman, Snalo Ndzunga, Noluvuyo Qhogi, Luyanda Lucious Nodilinga, Bulelani Mananga, Kabelo Lebenya, Fefekazi Mfundisi, Siyabonga Jim, Nicole Madumbu and Zintle Zwelibi.

Sources

https://weekendspecial.co.za/back-to-ashes-review-baxter/

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