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+ | ''[[Savages]]'' (1982) | ||
+ | ===Other works=== | ||
+ | Williams had his first novel published when he was twenty-five years old. Michael is the author of several books, including the highly praised young adult novel ''Crocodile Burning''. | ||
=Awards= | =Awards= |
Revision as of 18:44, 12 January 2024
Michael Williams is an arts adminisrator, and a writer of plays, musicals, operas, and novels
Contents
Biography
Training
Career
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
As Arts administrator
He was Managing Director of Cape Town Opera.
As writer
Opera
He has written operas for young people based on African mythology as well as the libretti for symphonic operas that have premiered around the world.
Plays
He began writing "radio plays" while studying at University of Cape Town. His plays include:
Savages (1982)
Other works
Williams had his first novel published when he was twenty-five years old. Michael is the author of several books, including the highly praised young adult novel Crocodile Burning.
Awards
Sources
http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4906950.Michael_Williams