What a Shame

What a Shame is a play by Gibson Kente (1932-2004).

The original text

The story involves a woman who abandons her daughter and makes a desperate bid to win back her love.

Translations and adaptations

Adapted for television as Lahliwe (2000) starring Thembsie Matu.

Performance history in South Africa

1989: A production starring Thembsie Matu, Kate Makola, Tonique Phala, Supra Mlangeni, Linda Sebezo, Vusi Tshabalala and Chunky Mtshali.

Sources

Andile Xaba. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis.

Sam Mathe. 'Thembsie Matu celebrates 30 years of exceptional acting'. IOL. 2 July 2018.

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