The Good Woman of Sharkville
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The Good Woman of Sharkville, based on Bertold Brecht's parable play about urban poverty The Good Woman of Setzuan (1942), adapted by Janet Suzman and Gcina Mhlope in 1996. The story finds another setting in contemporary South Africa, the fabled city is called Sharkville, a place underwritten by an old tragedy, but now inhabited by the colourful and villainous characters of Brech's moving musical play.
Produced at the National Arts Festival, 1996, directed by Janet Suzman, assisted by Sello Maake-Ka-Ncube. Set designer Johan Engels, costume designer Sarah Roberts, lighting designer Mannie Manim, composer and musical director Didi Kriel.
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