The Story of Eva Cassidy

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The Story of Eva Cassidy is a cabaret by Amanda Bothma

The original text

A cabaret about Eva Cassidy[1], an American singer and musician known for her interpretations of jazz, folk, and blues music, who sadly died at the age of 33.

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

2022: Produced by Wela Kapela Productions and performed at the National Arts Festival Fringe, directed by Amanda Bothma with Kerry Hiles as Eva, and Kurt Slabbert on guitar and Chris Thorpe on drums. Winner of a Standard Bank Ovation Award.

Sources

https://welakapela.co.za/productions/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Cassidy


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