Power
Power is a performance piece by Jaco Bouwer (1973-).
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A conceptual work, the play looks at the powerplay within a family and loved ones, couched as a "dinner for two"
Power was developed by Bouwer as part of a special exchange arrangement between the Dutch theeatre company De Appel and South Africa, working with Dutch and South African students for a rehearsal period of three weeks. The piece was then first performed at the 08 Feest on 7 June, 2008, as part of a trilogy of short experimental plays (along with Guests by Wannie de Wijn and Insomnia by Jaco Bouwer).
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Performance history in South Africa
2008: The production of Power was again performed as part of a trilogy of short experimental plays (along with Guests by Wannie de Wijn and Insomnia by Mike van Graan) at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the 969 Festival in Braamfontein and in Cape Town. The cast consisted of Bob Schwarze, Hayley Roberts and a number of students.
Sources
Beeld Plus, 18 June 2008: p.3.
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