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Also known by its acronym [[PET]]. The People's Experimental Theatre (PET) was formed in Lenasia in March 1973, in reaction to the death of [[Mthuli Shezi]] in 1972 and the banning of the [[SASO]] and [[TECON]] executive in 1973.  
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Also known by its acronym [[PET]]. A theatre group which was formed in Lenasia in March 1973, in reaction to the death of [[Mthuli Shezi]] in 1972 and the banning of the [[SASO]] and [[TECON]] executive in 1973.  
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== Structure and history ==
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[[PET]] was led by **?? [[Solly Ismael]] and [[Sadeque Variava]] (editor of the [[PET Newsletter]]).  
 
[[PET]] was led by **?? [[Solly Ismael]] and [[Sadeque Variava]] (editor of the [[PET Newsletter]]).  
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== Productions ==
 
== Productions ==
  
''[[Shanti]]'' by  (Performed 1972)
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''[[Shanti]]'' by  [[Mthuli Shezi]](Performed 1972)
  
  

Revision as of 16:24, 13 November 2013

Also known by its acronym PET. A theatre group which was formed in Lenasia in March 1973, in reaction to the death of Mthuli Shezi in 1972 and the banning of the SASO and TECON executive in 1973.


Structure and history

PET was led by **?? Solly Ismael and Sadeque Variava (editor of the PET Newsletter).


Short-lived, it was closed down by banning order in 19**.


Productions

Shanti by Mthuli Shezi(Performed 1972)


[TH, JH]

Sources

Loren Kruger, 1999: 144;

Gosher, 1988

Biography of Mthuli ka Shezi In South African History Online[1]

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