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First performed as ''[[The Dying Screams of the Moon]]'' by the [[North-West Arts Council]] at Mmabatho, directed by [[Siphiwe Khumalo]]. | First performed as ''[[The Dying Screams of the Moon]]'' by the [[North-West Arts Council]] at Mmabatho, directed by [[Siphiwe Khumalo]]. | ||
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| + | 2016: Performed as ''[[The Dying Screams of the Moon]]'' at the [[Mannie Manim Theatre]], [[Market Theatre Complex]] in August, directed by John Kani with Masasa Lindiwe Mbangeni, Ezbie Sebatsa Moilwa and Tinarie van Wyk Loots. Designs by [[Nomvula Molepo]] (lighting), [[Karabo Legoabe]] (set) and [[Nthabiseng Makone]] (costumes). It is performed by Newtown, Johannesburg, until August | ||
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Revision as of 05:55, 18 August 2024
The Dying Screams of the Moon is a play by Zakes Mda.
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The original text
Originally created with the working title of The Return, the play was to have been performed at the Market Theatre during August/September 1994. However, though performing rights had been awarded by DALRO, production was cancelled but due to a shortage of funds.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
First performed as The Dying Screams of the Moon by the North-West Arts Council at Mmabatho, directed by Siphiwe Khumalo.
2016: Performed as The Dying Screams of the Moon at the Mannie Manim Theatre, Market Theatre Complex in August, directed by John Kani with Masasa Lindiwe Mbangeni, Ezbie Sebatsa Moilwa and Tinarie van Wyk Loots. Designs by Nomvula Molepo (lighting), Karabo Legoabe (set) and Nthabiseng Makone (costumes). It is performed by Newtown, Johannesburg, until August
Sources
Playscript held by NELM: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2007. 10. 9. 92. 2. AND [Collection: SIMON, Barney]: 2003. 90. 560. Go to ESAT Bibliography
https://robynsassenmyview.com/2016/08/19/girltalk-for-combatants/
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