D.E.T. Boys High

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A music drama written by Smal Ndaba. The central theme of the play is a scathing attack on the unscrupulous system of black education of the time.

The original text

First performed at the Mmabana Cultural Centre Mmabatho in October 1990.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

1990) First performed at the Mmabana Cultural Centre Mmabatho in October 1990.

1991: Grahamstown Festival 1991, Market Theatre 1991.

1991: Presented by the Sibikwa Players at the Baxter Theatre directed by Phyllis Klotz and Smal Ndaba, opening 10 September 1991. Design by Sarah Roberts, choreography by Dawn Langdown, lighting design by Craig Dobson. The cast: Charles Dhlomo (Mingus), Moses Kgetsi Mphalele (Caretaker), Themba Ndaba (T. Man), Sphiwe Dludlu (Bozol), Daniel Mnguni (Toko).

Sources

D.E.T. Boys High programme.

Review by Victor Metsoamere (Market Theatre production) in The Sowetan, 5 August 1991.

Review by Emile Joubert (Baxter Theatre production in Die Burger, 12 September 1991.

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