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| − | musical play written by [[Mandla Langa]] (1999).
| + | #REDIRECT[[Milestones]] |
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| − | == Performance history in South Africa ==
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| − | Premièred at the [[Grahamstown Festival]] in 1999, presented by [[Mannie Manim Productions]], directed by [[Jerry Mofokeng]], with [[Hugh Masekela]], [[Owen Sejake]], [[Sibongile Khumalo]], [[Gloria Bosman]], [[Sello Motloung]], [[Mike Huff]], [[Tsepho Desando]], [[Motsumi Makhene]], [[Mokale Koapeng]] and [[Steve Mofokeng]], with choreography by [[Nomsa Manaka]].
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| − | It opened at the State Theatre on July 10 1999
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| − | == Subject ==
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| − | EDIT>>> about forced removals and resettlements under apartheid in the 60’s:
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| − | EDIT >> Milestones tells the story of a people who are rallying themselves for a return to their land led by a patriarch, a modern Moses. They perform their rituals in urban areas, observing custom. The subject matter draws on numerous issues affecting the new South Africa, the role of women in society, the juxtaposition of traditional and contemporary lifestyles, land and the conflict between urban and rural lifestyles.
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| − | EDIT >>> Die ander ‘verrassing’ van Mi¬lestones is die basiese boodskap - die aanhalings is net om aan te toon dat dit toe later blyk dat ook ander swart produksies soortgelyke boodskappe uitstuur.
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| − | Die verhaal is baie eenvoudig: n Ou patriarg (Owen Sejake) hoor dat hy sy grond terugkry en na dertig jaar na sy geboorteplek kan terug¬keer. Sy enigste seun, en opvolger, is egter in die struggle deur sy eie ANC kamerade geskiet omdat hulle be¬weer het hy was 'n spioen.
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| − | Sy dogter Zodwa (Gloria Bosman) moet die nuwe leier word. Sy studeer egter om 'n prokureur te word en om¬dat hy oud en sterwend is, moet sy kies om te midde van taamlike ar¬moede haar mense te lei of om haar loopbaan to volg. Of sy kan natuurlik, soos half spottend voorgestel word, 'n ‘counsellor’ van die regering word en baie geld, asook 'n Mercedes kry. Of 'n BMW.
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| − | ==Translations and adaptations==
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| − | == Sources ==
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| − | Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography|ESAT Bibliography]]
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