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==The original text==
 
==The original text==
  
The title derives from the name of the Île de Maurice (the French name for Mauritius) and the play is an autobiographical evening of storytelling, physical comedy and gags.  
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The title derives from the name of (the French name for Mauritius) and the play offers a coming-of-age story about 18-year-old Sophie, who visits her ancestral home: the Île de Maurice (i.e. Mauritius) in a trip to connect with her extended family (and have some fun away from her mother). However, she also uncovers the dark history and strange characters who call the island home, realising that a volcano is still waiting to erupt underneath paradise.[https://www.quicket.co.za/events/182991-le-created-by-sophie-joans/#/]
  
 
==Translations and adaptations==
 
==Translations and adaptations==

Revision as of 06:26, 15 August 2024

Île is a one woman play by Sophie Joans.

The original text

The title derives from the name of (the French name for Mauritius) and the play offers a coming-of-age story about 18-year-old Sophie, who visits her ancestral home: the Île de Maurice (i.e. Mauritius) in a trip to connect with her extended family (and have some fun away from her mother). However, she also uncovers the dark history and strange characters who call the island home, realising that a volcano is still waiting to erupt underneath paradise.[1]

Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

2024: Performed by Sophie Joans at the Theatre On The Square, Sandton, Johannesburg, directed by Rob Van Vuuren.

Sources

Bruce Dennill. 2024. "Theatre Review: Île – Family Takes Atoll, Or Physically Funny", pArticipate April 4, 2024 [2]

A.J. Opperman. 2024. "Dog Rose-stuk oor outisme kom Baxter toe", Die Burger, 9 May 2024.


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