Fishers of Hope
Fishers of Hope is a play by Lara Foot.
It carries the subtitle subtitled Taweret after the protective ancient mythological Egyptian goddess of childbirth and fertility, and is thus also referred to Fishers of Hope (Taweret) or Fishers of Hope Taweret in some sources.
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The original text
The play, layered with metaphors, delves into the social and environmental effects on a subsistence family living in quiet desperation in a fishing village and on their community.
Published by Junkets Publisher in 2013
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2014: Performed at the National Arts Festival, directed by Lara Foot with Mncedisi Shabangu, Phillip Dikotla, Lesedi Job, Phillip Tindisa and Shaun Oelf. The young children were played by Junaide Johnson, Azola Gola and Yomzi Tyali Masixole, alternating with Makuxolwe Sigonya, Simbonile Matshaya and Kwanda Vuba. Set by Patrick Curtis, live music by Nceba Gongxela
2014: Performed in the Flipside Theatre at the Baxter Theatre 10 July-2 August.
2015: Performed at the State Theatre Pretoria
Sources
https://www.litnet.co.za/2014-fishers-of-hope/
Baxter Theatre Newsletter Friday, June 27, 2014 [baxternewsletter@mail124.us4.mandrillapp]
https://artscomments.wordpress.com/2015/05/25/fishers-of-hope/
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