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==The collection==  
 
==The collection==  
  
Edited by [[Zakes Mda]] and published by [[Vivlia Publishers|Vivlia Press]] in  1996.
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Edited by playwright and academic [[Zakes Mda]] and published by [[Vivlia Publishers|Vivlia Press]] in  1996, the work is aimed at both students and practitioners of the art and contains works by four playwrights who have distinguished themselves, locally and internationally, over two decades.  
  
'''Contains''':  
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The contents of the volume consists of:  
  
''[[So What's New?]]'' ([[Fatima Dike]])
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1. '''''Introduction''''': An overview of theatre in South Africa ([[Zakes Mda]])
Four Plays is a milestone in the study of South Africa theater. It contains works by playwrights who have distinguished themselves, not only in South Africa but in the theater capitals of the world, over two decades. Three of the plays represent the new theater that is emerging in post-apartheid South Africa. The fourth play represents a theater of resistance that was common during the days of apartheid. It is however still relevant today since the subject with which it deals continues to be close to many people's hearts. The introduction by the distinguished international scholar, Prof. Zakes Mda, gives an insightful overview of theater in South Africa -- making this anthology suitable for both students and practitioners of the art.
 
  
1. Introduction, an overview of theatre in South Africa --
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2. ''[[So What's New?]]'' ([[Fatima Dike]])
2. So what's new / by Fatima Dike --
 
3. Umongikazi/The nurse / by Maishe Maponya --
 
4. The nun's romantic story / by Zakes Mda --
 
5. Member of society / by Makwedini Mtsaka.
 
158 pages, Paperback
 
  
First published January 1, 1996
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3. ''[[Umongikazi/The Nurse]]'' ([[Maishe Maponya]])
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4. ''[[The Nun's Romantic Story]]'' ([[Zakes Mda]]'')
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5. ''[[Member of Society]]'' ([[Makwedini Mtsaka]]).
  
 
==Translations and adaptations==
 
==Translations and adaptations==
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== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
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https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1150118
  
 
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]]
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 10:56, 8 April 2024

Four Plays is a collection of dramatic works, edited by Zakes Mda (1948-)

The collection

Edited by playwright and academic Zakes Mda and published by Vivlia Press in 1996, the work is aimed at both students and practitioners of the art and contains works by four playwrights who have distinguished themselves, locally and internationally, over two decades.

The contents of the volume consists of:

1. Introduction: An overview of theatre in South Africa (Zakes Mda)

2. So What's New? (Fatima Dike)

3. Umongikazi/The Nurse (Maishe Maponya)

4. The Nun's Romantic Story (Zakes Mda)

5. Member of Society (Makwedini Mtsaka).

Translations and adaptations

Sources

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1150118

Go to ESAT Bibliography

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