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Kessie Govender (1942 – 2002) was a pioneering voice in South African protest theatre. Born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, his grandfather came to South Africa as an indentured labourer. His father was a bricklayer and, upon leaving school; Kessie also took up this trade.

He launched his [[Stable Theatre Company]] with his first play ''[[Stable Expense]]'' which was produced in the mid-70's, a time when Indians were being relocated to low cost housing in Chatsworth from areas around Durban which had been rezoned for whites only. He also created and ran the [[Stable Theatre]] in Durban.

Other plays include ''[[Working Class Hero]]'', **

== Sources ==

http://www.stabletheatre.co.za/

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 == Sources ==
 Various entries in the [[NELM]] catalogue.
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 Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
-== See also ==
+== For more information ==
 [[ESAT Bibliography Bar-Bas| Bassa]] 1995.

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 ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 He launched his [[Stable Theatre Company]] with his first play ''[[Stable Expense]]'' which was produced in the mid-70's, a time when Indians were being relocated to low cost housing in Chatsworth from areas around Durban which had been rezoned for whites only. He also created and ran the [[Stable Theatre]] in Durban.
-Between 1974 and 2001, Kessie wrote about 25 stage plays, including ''[[Stablexpense]]'', ''[[Pariah]]'', ''[[On the Fence]]'', ''[[God Made Mosquitoes Too]]''. His works were classic protest theatre. Most of these plays were produced and directed by him.
+Between 1974 and 2001, Kessie wrote about 25 stage plays, including ''[[Stablexpense]]'', ''[[Pariah]]'', ''[[On the Fence]]'', ''[[God Made Mosquitoes Too]]'', ''[[Kagoos]]''. His works were classic protest theatre. Most of these plays were produced and directed by him.
-His own playwriting includes his acclaimed ''[[Working Class Hero]]'', which he wrote and produced in 1979. It was revived in the [[Little Theatre]], Durban in conjunction with The [[Playhouse Company]] in 2001. Also wrote ''[[Kagoos]]'' (19**)
+His playwriting also includes his acclaimed ''[[Working Class Hero]]'', which he wrote and produced in 1979. It was revived in the [[Little Theatre]], Durban in conjunction with The [[Playhouse Company]] in 2001.
 At the time of his death, he was working with [[Jerry Pooe]] and [[Edmund Mhlongo]] on a touring project for taking theatre to the people - presenting a variety show made up of selected scenes from [[Jerry Pooe|Pooe]]'s ''[[Ekaya Poppie]]'', Govender's own ''[[Working Class Hero]]'', [[Edmund Mhlongo|Mhlongo]]'s  ''[[Bayede Shaka]]'' and a number of other groups.
 Some of his Community Activism activities include: arts and crafts workshop in Durban Girl's High, taught basic script writing and acting at lxopo High School (1995), workshopped voter education plays (1994), tutored a writing session for the Film and AllIed Workers Union (1993), conducted creative writing workshops - Culture and Working Life Project -University of Natal (1992), writing workshops-Westville Prison and North West Prison (1997/8).

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	Some of his Community Activism activities include: arts and crafts workshop in Durban Girl's High, taught basic script writing and acting at lxopo High School (1995), workshopped voter education plays (1994), tutored a writing session for the Film and AllIed Workers Union (1993), conducted creative writing workshops - Culture and Working Life Project -University of Natal (1992), writing workshops-Westville Prison and North West Prison (1997/8).		Some of his Community Activism activities include: arts and crafts workshop in Durban Girl's High, taught basic script writing and acting at lxopo High School (1995), workshopped voter education plays (1994), tutored a writing session for the Film and AllIed Workers Union (1993), conducted creative writing workshops - Culture and Working Life Project -University of Natal (1992), writing workshops-Westville Prison and North West Prison (1997/8).
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-Kessie Govender (1942 – 2002) was a pioneering voice in South African protest theatre. Born in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, his grandfather came to South Africa as an indentured labourer. His father was a bricklayer and, upon leaving school; Kessie also took up this trade.
+'''Kessie Govender''' (1942 – 2002). Actor, playwright and director.
 He launched his [[Stable Theatre Company]] with his first play ''[[Stable Expense]]'' which was produced in the mid-70's, a time when Indians were being relocated to low cost housing in Chatsworth from areas around Durban which had been rezoned for whites only. He also created and ran the [[Stable Theatre]] in Durban.
-Other plays include ''[[Working Class Hero]]'', **
+Between 1974 and 2001, Kessie wrote about 25 stage plays, including ''[[Stablexpense]]'', ''[[Pariah]]'', ''[[On the Fence]]'', ''[[God Made Mosquitoes Too]]''. His works were classic protest theatre. Most of these plays were produced and directed by him.
-GOVENDER, Kessie. (19*- January 20, 2002) Actor, playwright and director. Born in Durban, he became a keen member of  the [[Shah Theatre Academy]] in the 1950s, becoming one of its most successful protegés.  A keen artist he is remeMbered for his improvisation and performance of the character “Mothie” in [[Ronnie Govender]]’s ''[[The Lahnee’s Pleasure]]'' and his lauded performance as the lead in the same playwright's play ''[[Swami]]'' (19**). His own playwriting includes his acclaimed ''[[Working Class Hero]]'', which he wrote and produced in 1979. It was revived in the [[Little Theatre]], Durban in conjunction with The [[Playhouse Company]] in 2001. Also wrote ''[[Kagoos]]'' (19**) At the time of his death, he was working with [[Jerry Pooe]] and [[Edmund Mhlongo]] on a touring project for taking theatre to the people - presenting a variety show made up of selected scenes from [[Jerry Pooe|Pooe]]'s ''[[Ekaya Poppie]]'', Govender's own ''[[Working Class Hero]]'', [[Edmund Mhlongo|Mhlongo]]'s  ''[[Bayede Shaka]]'' and a number of other groups.
+Some of his Community Activism activities include: arts and crafts workshop in Durban Girl's High, taught basic script writing and acting at lxopo High School (1995), workshopped voter education plays (1994), tutored a writing session for the Film and AllIed Workers Union (1993), conducted creative writing workshops - Culture and Working Life Project -University of Natal (1992), writing workshops-Westville Prison and North West Prison (1997/8).
 == Sources ==
-http://www.stabletheatre.co.za/
+Obituary written by Viroshen Chetty, published in ''Leader'', 25 January 2002.
-Obituary published in ''The Star'', 23 January 2002.
+Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
-== For more information ==
+== See also ==
 == Return to ==
-Return to [[ESAT Personalities G]]
+Return to [[ESAT Personalities  G]]
 Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Personalities|South African Theatre Personalities]]
 Return to [[Main Page]]

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 http://www.stabletheatre.co.za/
-Obituary published in ''The Star'', 23 Jnuary 2002.
+Obituary published in ''The Star'', 23 January 2002.
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