Mixed Metaphors

by Mike van Graan.

Original text

A play about being young in contemporary South Africa. The themes, the humour and the combination of techniques including information technology, video and forms like kwaito, hip hop and performance poetry will excite young people across the board - but it will also speak to their parents.

Performance history in South Africa

2006: First performed at the Momentum, State Theatre, Directed by Jaco Bouwer with Lindiwe Matshikiza, and Chantal Stanfield. Subsequently presented at Artscape Arena Theatre 25 April-6 May 2006; National Arts Festival, Grahamstown 1-7 July 2006; Gauteng Schools Festival 12-13 September 2006; Western Cape Schools Festival 28 February 2007.

Awards

Nominated: Best New South African Play Produced in 2006, Naledi Theatre Awards.

Lindiwe Matshikiza nominated for Best Performance by a Newcomer (Female), Naledi Theatre Awards, 2006.

Nominated: Best New Script in 2006, Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.

Sources

https://mikevangraan.co.za/plays/mixed-metaphors

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