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| − | 1985: Presented at the [[Market Theatre]] and [[Baxter Theatre]], directed by [[Percy Mtwa]]. Cast : [[Sydney Khumalo]], [[Aubrey Moalusi Molefe]], [[ | + | 1985: Presented at the [[Market Theatre]] and [[Baxter Theatre]], directed by [[Percy Mtwa]]. Cast : [[Sydney Khumalo]], [[Aubrey Moalusi Molefe]], [[Aubrey Radebe]]. |
1986: Presented at [[Eyethu Cinema]] with the original cast before they left to perform in Scotland. | 1986: Presented at [[Eyethu Cinema]] with the original cast before they left to perform in Scotland. | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 27 January 2024
Bopha is a play by Percy Mtwa.
Contents
The original text
This play gained international prominence and itself became a message advocating the global isolation of South Africa.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1985: Presented at the Market Theatre and Baxter Theatre, directed by Percy Mtwa. Cast : Sydney Khumalo, Aubrey Moalusi Molefe, Aubrey Radebe.
1986: Presented at Eyethu Cinema with the original cast before they left to perform in Scotland.
Sources
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
Xaba, Andile. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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