New Day
New Day is a 2004 drama, dance and music performance commissioned to mark the 10th anniversary of democracy in South Africa. A team of the country's leading contemporary writers contributed to the script, including Fatima Dike, Abduragman Adams, Nadia Davids, Greig Coetzee, Fiona Coyne, Antjie Krog and Malika Ndlovu.
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New Day runs a spotlight over the past 10 years and highlights aspects of the events and processes that have brought the country to this celebratory moment. Through a combination of drama, dance and music on a strikingly dramatic set, the production eloquently captures some of the poignancy, fun, drama and the (often) downright absurdity that has brought us to 2004. A recurring theme throughout the show is the contrast between major national events and the experience of "ordinary" South Africans on the road to democracy.
The musical score ranges from the soulful jazz of the township to the glitter of Bollywood.
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Performance history in South Africa
2004: Presented at Artscape (March 9 to 13) with the following production team and cast: Andrew Michau (musical director), Fatima Dike (head writer), Shaun Michau (musical collaborator), Roger Dwyer, Lungile Jacobs (musical director), Matthew Wild (director), Mary Dreyer, Abduragman Adams, Thembi Mtshali-Jones, Neels van Jaarsveld, Sizwe Msutu and Mandisa Bardill.
Sources
https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2004-03-08-its-a-new-day-at-artscape
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