What a Shame
What a Shame is a play by Gibson Kente (1932-2004).
Contents
The original text
The story involves a woman who abandons her daughter and makes a desperate bid to win back her love.
Translations and adaptations
Adapted for television as Lahliwe (2000) starring Thembsie Matu.
Performance history in South Africa
1989: A production starring Thembsie Matu.
Sources
Andile Xaba. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis.
Sam Mathe. 'Thembsie Matu celebrates 30 years of exceptional acting'. IOL. 2 July 2018.
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