Prophets in the Black Sky

Prophets in the Black Sky is a play by John Matshikiza (1950-2008).

The original text

The world premiere production of the play was by the Bristol Express Theatre Co., date and venue unknown. It was the policy of Bristol Express to commission and or present plays from writers on themes instigated by the company.

Published by Polyptoton in association with Lo Honyera, 1985.

Performance history in South Africa

1992: A Market Theatre production of the play was staged in the Upstairs Theatre from 23 November 1992, directed by John Matshikiza, starring Sello Maake ka Ncube, Thembi Mtshali, Owen Sejake. Set and costume designer Chris Paizis, stage management possibly by Alan Joseph.

Sources

Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)

Tucker, Percy 1997. Just the Ticket. My 50 Years in Show Business. Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press: p. 536.

Facsimile copy of the original text, Google Books [1]

Bristol Express Theatre Company page [2].

Various entries in the NELM catalogue, including the poster of Bristol Express Theatre Co. world premiere production.

Text held by NELM: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2007. 32. 9. 159.

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