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by [[Gibson Kente]]. A melodramatic musical in the Broadway style, a  love story set in Soweto. Written and performed in 1977.**
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''[[Can You Take It?]]'' is a melodramatic play by [[Gibson Kente]] (1932-2004).
  
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== The original text ==
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The play is a a township love story that explores the theme of domestic violence.
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
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First performed in 1977 with [[Darlington Michaels]] in the cast. It was presented in the Broadway tradition of colourful costumes and elaborate choreographed dance routines.
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== Sources ==
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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 Unpublished PhD thesis.
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[[Sam Mathe]]. 'Gibson Kente: Overdue yet timeous tribute'. ''[[The Star]]''. 15 December 2017.
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 2 February 2024

Can You Take It? is a melodramatic play by Gibson Kente (1932-2004).

The original text

The play is a a township love story that explores the theme of domestic violence.

Performance history in South Africa

First performed in 1977 with Darlington Michaels in the cast. It was presented in the Broadway tradition of colourful costumes and elaborate choreographed dance routines.

Sources

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 Unpublished PhD thesis.

Sam Mathe. 'Gibson Kente: Overdue yet timeous tribute'. The Star. 15 December 2017.

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