Where is my son?
A play by Peter Ngwenya (1956-2009).
Based on a true story, it is about the tragic death of a young activist after his abduction from his home.
Performance history in South Africa
1991: Performed at the National Arts Festival, 1991, under the direction of Ngwenya, starring Thoko Mbongwa (Ma-Mkhonto), Lucky Ngojo (Duaghter), Sindiswa Magongo (Daughter) and Mtombi Madinane (Policeman and Friend). The play also toured Finland, Sweden and Denmark. After the European tour, the play was performed in Zimbabwe as part of a programme of South African plays.
Translations and adaptations
Sources
National Arts Festival programme, 1991. 53.
Die Oosterlig 22 May 1991
Xaba, Andile. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis.
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