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| − | ''Make Like Slaves'' is a radio play by [[Richard Rive]] (1930-1989). It is a one-act play with which he won the 1972 BBC African Theatre Competition | + | ''Make Like Slaves'' is a radio play by [[Richard Rive]] (1930-1989). It is a one-act play with which he won the 1972 BBC African Theatre Competition. |
== The original text == | == The original text == | ||
| + | The action of the play subtly reveals the prejudices and received attitudes of a seemingly liberal white woman directing a play with black actors. | ||
First published in ''African theatre : eight prize-winning plays for radio'', edited by Gwyneth Henderson. London: Heinemann, 1973. | First published in ''African theatre : eight prize-winning plays for radio'', edited by Gwyneth Henderson. London: Heinemann, 1973. | ||
Revision as of 15:02, 13 October 2023
Make Like Slaves is a radio play by Richard Rive (1930-1989). It is a one-act play with which he won the 1972 BBC African Theatre Competition.
Contents
The original text
The action of the play subtly reveals the prejudices and received attitudes of a seemingly liberal white woman directing a play with black actors.
First published in African theatre : eight prize-winning plays for radio, edited by Gwyneth Henderson. London: Heinemann, 1973.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1976: A Rhodes University Drama Department production was directed by Roy Sargeant during the National Arts Festival in 1976.
Sources
Gosher, 1988.
Theatre programme held by NELM: [Collection: RIVE, Richard]: 2012. 193. 2. 2.
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