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''[[Sainthood]]'' is a play by [[Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni]] | ''[[Sainthood]]'' is a play by [[Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni]] | ||
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==The original text== | ==The original text== | ||
Set in St Gabriel’s School for Boys, a fictional private all-boys school, addresses the culture around the “saints experience” of money, privilege and influence, and the toxic masculinity and culture at private all-boys schools. | Set in St Gabriel’s School for Boys, a fictional private all-boys school, addresses the culture around the “saints experience” of money, privilege and influence, and the toxic masculinity and culture at private all-boys schools. | ||
| − | Text published by [[Junkets Publisher]]. | + | Originally conceived as a short piece writte4n for a school assignment, it was developed into a full blown piece aimed at high school learners over the course of two years. |
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| + | The play won the 2018 [[Standard Bank Ovation Award]] and received a [[Fleur du Cap]] nomination after its debut at the [[National Arts Festival]] in Grahamstown. | ||
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| + | Text published under the name [[Tiisetso Mashifane]] by [[Junkets Publisher]]. | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | 2018: Opened at the ''[[National Arts Festival]]'' in Grahamstown, directed by the author with [[Tevin Musara]], [[Mphumzi Nontshinga]], [[Adam Lennox]], [[Simphiwe Shabalala]] and [[Cullum McCormack]]. | ||
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| + | 2018/2019: Performed at the [[Theatre Arts Admin Collective]] and at the [[Baxter Theatre]]. | ||
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
| − | [ | + | Aisha Abdool Karim[https://www.google.com/search?q=aisha+abdool+karim&rlz=1C1GCEU_enZA853ZA853&oq=Aisha+Abdool+Karim&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyBwgBEC4YgAQyDQgCEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggDEAAYgAQYogQyCggEEAAYgAQYogQyCggFEAAYgAQYogTSAQkyNzAxajFqMTWoAgiwAgE&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8]. 2019. Theatre Interview: "Sainthood explores high school identities, themes around masculinity and privilege", ''[[Daily Maverick]]''[https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2019-02-21-sainthood-explores-high-school-identities-themes-around-masculinity-and-privilege/] |
Latest revision as of 10:10, 23 August 2024
Sainthood is a play by Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni
The author also billed as Tiisetso Mashifane in some sources.
Contents
The original text
Set in St Gabriel’s School for Boys, a fictional private all-boys school, addresses the culture around the “saints experience” of money, privilege and influence, and the toxic masculinity and culture at private all-boys schools.
Originally conceived as a short piece writte4n for a school assignment, it was developed into a full blown piece aimed at high school learners over the course of two years.
The play won the 2018 Standard Bank Ovation Award and received a Fleur du Cap nomination after its debut at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
Text published under the name Tiisetso Mashifane by Junkets Publisher.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2018: Opened at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, directed by the author with Tevin Musara, Mphumzi Nontshinga, Adam Lennox, Simphiwe Shabalala and Cullum McCormack.
2018/2019: Performed at the Theatre Arts Admin Collective and at the Baxter Theatre.
Sources
Aisha Abdool Karim[1]. 2019. Theatre Interview: "Sainthood explores high school identities, themes around masculinity and privilege", Daily Maverick[2]
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