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'''''Prophets in the Black Sky''''' is a play by [[John Matshikiza]].
 
'''''Prophets in the Black Sky''''' is a play by [[John Matshikiza]].
  
 
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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.
 
 
  
 
== The original text ==
 
== The original text ==
 
Text held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2007. 32. 9. 159.
 
Text held by [[NELM]]: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2007. 32. 9. 159.
  
Prophets in the Black Sky Paperback – September, 1985 Polyptoton in association with Lo Honyera, 1985. Google Books [https://books.google.co.za/books/about/Prophets_in_the_black_sky.html?id=oS1XAAAAYAAJ&redir_esc=y].
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Published by Polyptoton in association with Lo Honyera, 1985. (Google Books [https://books.google.co.za/books/about/Prophets_in_the_black_sky.html?id=oS1XAAAAYAAJ&redir_esc=y]).
  
  
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
 
== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
Material relating to the Market Theatre production of Prophets in the Black Sky, staged in the Upstairs Theatre from 23 November 1992
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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]].
  
Alan Joseph
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== Sources ==
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Bristol Express Theatre Company page [http://www.unfinishedhistories.com/history/companies/bristol-express-theatre-company/].
  
Folder containing a budget; and letters of appointment, October 1992, to: John Matshikiza as director and Chris Paizis as set and costume designer for the Market Theatre production of Prophets in the Black Sky, staged in the Upstairs Theatre from 23 November 1992]
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Various entries in the [[NELM]] catalogue, including the poster of Bristol Express Theatre Co. world premiere production.
 
 
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Photographs taken during the production of "Prophets in the black sky" : Identified in the photographs are : Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, Thembi Mtshali, Owen Sejake
 
 
 
Folder containing contracts of employment between the Market Theatre and Prophets in the Black Sky cast members Owen Sejake, Thembi Mtshali, and Sello Maake ka Ncube; and invoices and receipts relating to the Market Theatre production of Prophets in the Black Sky, staged in the Upstairs Theatre from 23 November 1992
 
 
 
Record
 
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Poster for the Bristol Express Theatre Co. world premiere production of "Prophets in the black sky"
 
 
 
 
 
== Sources ==
 
Various entries in the [[NELM]] catalogue.
 
  
 
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
 
Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]

Revision as of 16:47, 21 April 2017

Prophets in the Black Sky is a play by John Matshikiza.

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.

The original text

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

Published by Polyptoton in association with Lo Honyera, 1985. (Google Books [1]).


Translations and adaptations

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

Bristol Express Theatre Company page [2].

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

Go to ESAT Bibliography

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