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== Performance history in South Africa ==
 
== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
2010: Performed in the [[Momentum Theatre]], of the [[State Theatre Pretoria]]
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2010: Performed in the [[Momentum Theatre]], of the [[State Theatre Pretoria]] from 10-12 February, directed by Julian Seleke-Mokotowith [[Dieketseng Mnisi]], [[Daniel Mooi]] and [[Mpho Siboa]].
  
 
2010: Performed at the [[Windybrow Theatre]], Johannesburg, in August, directed by the author, with a new cast, led by [[Babe Cele]].
 
2010: Performed at the [[Windybrow Theatre]], Johannesburg, in August, directed by the author, with a new cast, led by [[Babe Cele]].

Revision as of 07:24, 5 May 2024

Mary, the Unfaithful Woman is a play by Julian Seleke Mokoto

The original text

The play tells story of an imperfect relationship. First up is Julian Seleke-Mokoto's Mary The Unfaithful Woman (runs from tomorrow to Sunday). This battle-of-the sexes drama captures the wars a couple wage against each other that lead to self-destruction, bitterness and, sometimes, tragedy.

Seleke-Mokoto is the founder of the Abangani Theatre Group and is known for his other plays Money Maker and Shattered Dreams. His is educational theatre which puts the spotlight on societal issues.

Mary The Unfaithful Woman features Dieketseng Mnisi, better known as Ntswaki, from the SABC Venda soapie, Muvhango, and also stars Daniel Mooi and Mpho Siboa.

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Performance history in South Africa

2010: Performed in the Momentum Theatre, of the State Theatre Pretoria from 10-12 February, directed by Julian Seleke-Mokotowith Dieketseng Mnisi, Daniel Mooi and Mpho Siboa.

2010: Performed at the Windybrow Theatre, Johannesburg, in August, directed by the author, with a new cast, led by Babe Cele.

Sources

"Under construction: Love and SA theatrical talent" IOL (9 February, 2010) Published Feb 9, 2010

Edward Tsumele. 2010. " 'Unfaithful' Mary ill-timed", Sowetan Live (3 September 2010)[1]

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