Mary, the Unfaithful Woman

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Mary, the Unfaithful Woman is a play by Julian Seleke Mokoto

Also found written as Mary – The Unfaithful Woman or as Mary ... The Unfaithful Woman

The original text

The play is a battle-of-the sexes drama that tells story of an imperfect relationship in which the wars a couple wage against each other lead to self-destruction, bitterness and, sometimes, tragedy.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

2004: Performed as part of the Newtown Celebrates 10 Years of Democracy Festival in the Barney Simon Theatre in Johannesburg, from 26 April to 2 May, directed by Julian Seleke-Mokoto with Dieketseng Mnisi, Daniel Mooi and Mpho Siboa

2010: Performed in the Momentum Theatre, of the State Theatre Pretoria from 10-12 February, directed by Julian Seleke-Mokoto with Dieketseng Mnisi, Daniel Mooi and Mpho Siboa.

2010: Performed at the Windybrow Theatre, Johannesburg, in August, directed by the author, with a new cast, led by Babe Cele.

Sources

Anon. "Let the celebrations begin", IOL (5 April, 2004)

"Under construction: Love and SA theatrical talent" IOL (9 February, 2010) Published Feb 9, 2010

Edward Tsumele. 2010. "Baby Cele defends part of man abuser", Sowetan Live (20 August 2010)[1].

Edward Tsumele. 2010. " 'Unfaithful' Mary ill-timed", Sowetan Live (3 September 2010)[2]

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