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| − | ''[[The Suitcase]]'' is a short story [[Es'kia Mphahlele]] | + | ''[[The Suitcase]]'' is the name given for dramatizations of a short story by [[Es'kia Mphahlele]] (). |
== The original story == | == The original story == | ||
| + | ''[[The Suitcase]]'' was written in 1954. Set in the 1950s and based on an actual event, it centres on a young rural couple, Timi Ngobese and Namhla Ngobese. The couple, despite family disapproval of their marriage, leave for the city. Filled with hope, the husband dreams of returning to the village with his fortune. But this hope fades and, desperate to provide for his pregnant wife, he steals a suitcase left in a bus, an act that dramatically changes his life. | ||
| − | + | == Translations and adaptations == | |
| − | + | The story has been adapted for the stage by a number of directors over the years, inter alia by [[Barney Simon]] and by [[James Ngcobo]]. | |
| − | + | == Performance history in South Africa == | |
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| − | Directed and adapted by [[James Ngcobo]] at the [[National Arts Festival]], 2006, starring [[Siyabonga Twala]] (Timi Ngobese), [[John Lata]], [[Nqobile Sepamla]] (Namhla Ngobese) and [[Mncedisi Shabangu]] (storyteller) John Lata (storyteller). This production was also staged at the [[Barney Simon Theatre]], [[Market Theatre]] from 19 July to 20 Ausgust 2006. [[Chris Gxalaba]], [[Mbulelo Grootboom]] and [[Finiswa Yisa]]. [[Patrick Curtis]] (set and lighting designer). | + | 2006: Directed and adapted by [[James Ngcobo]] at the [[National Arts Festival]], 2006, starring [[Siyabonga Twala]] (Timi Ngobese), [[John Lata]], [[Nqobile Sepamla]] (Namhla Ngobese) and [[Mncedisi Shabangu]] (storyteller) John Lata (storyteller). This production was also staged at the [[Barney Simon Theatre]], [[Market Theatre]] from 19 July to 20 Ausgust 2006. [[Chris Gxalaba]], [[Mbulelo Grootboom]] and [[Finiswa Yisa]]. [[Patrick Curtis]] (set and lighting designer). |
| + | 2011/12: Adapted and directed by [[James Ngcobo]], the piece was performed at the opening of the new [[Soweto Theatre]] in Jabulani on 16th May 2012. | ||
| + | == Sources == | ||
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[[Ruphin Coudyzer]]. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of [[Market Theatre]] productions. (Provided by Coudyzer) | [[Ruphin Coudyzer]]. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of [[Market Theatre]] productions. (Provided by Coudyzer) | ||
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Review by [[Robert Greig]] published in ''[[Sunday Independent]]'', 29 July 2006. | Review by [[Robert Greig]] published in ''[[Sunday Independent]]'', 29 July 2006. | ||
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Revision as of 06:34, 15 June 2024
The Suitcase is the name given for dramatizations of a short story by Es'kia Mphahlele ().
Contents
The original story
The Suitcase was written in 1954. Set in the 1950s and based on an actual event, it centres on a young rural couple, Timi Ngobese and Namhla Ngobese. The couple, despite family disapproval of their marriage, leave for the city. Filled with hope, the husband dreams of returning to the village with his fortune. But this hope fades and, desperate to provide for his pregnant wife, he steals a suitcase left in a bus, an act that dramatically changes his life.
Translations and adaptations
The story has been adapted for the stage by a number of directors over the years, inter alia by Barney Simon and by James Ngcobo.
Performance history in South Africa
2006: Directed and adapted by James Ngcobo at the National Arts Festival, 2006, starring Siyabonga Twala (Timi Ngobese), John Lata, Nqobile Sepamla (Namhla Ngobese) and Mncedisi Shabangu (storyteller) John Lata (storyteller). This production was also staged at the Barney Simon Theatre, Market Theatre from 19 July to 20 Ausgust 2006. Chris Gxalaba, Mbulelo Grootboom and Finiswa Yisa. Patrick Curtis (set and lighting designer).
2011/12: Adapted and directed by James Ngcobo, the piece was performed at the opening of the new Soweto Theatre in Jabulani on 16th May 2012.
Sources
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
Material held by NELM (Market Theatre 2006 production): [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2007. 32. 9. 194. 4.
Review by Robert Greig published in Sunday Independent, 29 July 2006.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to South_African_Films
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to South African Radio Plays and Serials
Return to South African Television Plays and Series
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
