Next Sunday

Next Sunday is a play conceived by Godfrey Thobejane.

The original text

Predominantly written in isiZulu, with some English dialogue, it is a piece about ​a woman born to a drug addict, who must face the same challenges as her mother when she herself becomes a parent.

Performance history in South Africa

2012: Performed in the Barney Simon Theatre at the Market Theatre from 14 to 27 May., Directed by Khethiwe Dlamini with a large cast that included: Khethiwe Dlamini (Madlakala/singer), Shirley Mtombeni (Mrs Nqobo/Singer), Tshepiso Manhique (Ophinias/singer), Sizile Khumalo (Thokozani/singer), Sphumuzo Sidzumo (Zazi’s Father/singer), Katlego Makatu (Thandi/singer), Lesego Chabedi (Zazi/singer), Tshepiso Mokoena (prostitute/singer), Mbalenhle Grace Magubane (social worker, singer), Brian Maloka (Grandfather/singer), Ditebogo Kgotseng (police/singer), Tshepiso Mabaso (Mlomo/singer), Tsholofetso Ngobeni (singer)

Sources

Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)

https://artscomments.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/next-sunday-a-theatre-review/

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