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2014: First produced at the [[National Arts Festival]] (Fringe, 29 June-7 July 2014), directed by [[Mdu Kweyama]], with [[Mandisi Sindo]] and [[Siya Sikawuti]]. Subsequently performed at [[Artscape Heritage Festival]], 6-15 November 2014
 
2014: First produced at the [[National Arts Festival]] (Fringe, 29 June-7 July 2014), directed by [[Mdu Kweyama]], with [[Mandisi Sindo]] and [[Siya Sikawuti]]. Subsequently performed at [[Artscape Heritage Festival]], 6-15 November 2014
 
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==

Latest revision as of 14:30, 22 June 2024

Return of the Ancestors is a play by Mike van Graan.

Original text

In the twentieth year of South Africa’s democracy, the Council of Ancestors send a delegation of two – Steve Biko and Neil Aggett – back to South Africa to determine whether the sacrifice of those who gave their lives in the struggle against apartheid, was worth it.

Translations, adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

2014: First produced at the National Arts Festival (Fringe, 29 June-7 July 2014), directed by Mdu Kweyama, with Mandisi Sindo and Siya Sikawuti. Subsequently performed at Artscape Heritage Festival, 6-15 November 2014

Sources

https://mikevangraan.co.za/plays/return-of-the-ancestors

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