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| − | ''Vuka'' is a | + | ''Vuka'' is a play based on a long poem by [[Matsemela Manaka]] (1955-1998). |
| − | + | ==Performance history in South Africa== | |
| − | 1986: | + | 1982: First performed in South Africa and at the Edinburgh Festival starring [[John Ledwaba]] and [[Fats Bookholane]]. |
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| + | 1986: A revised, expanded version performed in 1986 by [[Ali Khangela Hlongwane]], [[Job Kubatse]] and [[Danny Moitse]], directed by Manaka, at the [[Market Theatre]] and [[Downstairs]] at the Wits Theatre from 12 March to 22 March. It was presented by the [[Soyikwa Players]]. | ||
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| + | 1986: Presented at [[Dramfes '86]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Radio transcript of a BBC interview held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: GRAY, Stephen]: 2008. 49. 3. 4. 3. 2. | Radio transcript of a BBC interview held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: GRAY, Stephen]: 2008. 49. 3. 4. 3. 2. | ||
| + | (Tucker 443) | ||
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| + | [[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 Unpublished PhD thesis. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:27, 8 March 2024
Vuka is a play based on a long poem by Matsemela Manaka (1955-1998).
Performance history in South Africa
1982: First performed in South Africa and at the Edinburgh Festival starring John Ledwaba and Fats Bookholane.
1986: A revised, expanded version performed in 1986 by Ali Khangela Hlongwane, Job Kubatse and Danny Moitse, directed by Manaka, at the Market Theatre and Downstairs at the Wits Theatre from 12 March to 22 March. It was presented by the Soyikwa Players.
1986: Presented at Dramfes '86.
Sources
Radio transcript of a BBC interview held by NELM: [Collection: GRAY, Stephen]: 2008. 49. 3. 4. 3. 2.
(Tucker 443)
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 Unpublished PhD thesis.
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