Ekhaya: Museum over Soweto

A play by Matsemela Manaka (1955-1998).

Original text

A play celebrating the history of Soweto. Published by *** in 199*.

The play was part of Manaka's efforts to have the African contribution to the arts understood and recognized, and his involvement with setting up a museum for the history of Soweto.

Translations and adaptations

Ekhaya performed in translation in France, 1998.

Performance history in South Africa

First performed at the Funda Centre??**** in 1992, touring the country afterwards. Directed for the 1992 Grahamstown Festival by Matsemela Manaka, with Alistair Dube as the narrator.

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