Mary, the Unfaithful Woman
Mary, the Unfaithful Woman is a play by Julian Seleke Mokoto
Also found written as Mary – The Unfaithful Woman or as Mary ... The Unfaithful Woman
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The original text
The play is a battle-of-the sexes drama that tells story of an imperfect relationship in which the wars a couple wage against each other lead to self-destruction, bitterness and, sometimes, tragedy.
(Barney Simon April 26 to May 2) tackles domestic relationships and stars Mnisi with Daniel Mooi and Chief Siboa.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2004: Performed as part of the Newtown Celebrates 10 Years of Democracy Festival in the Barney Simon Theatre in Johannesburg, from 26 April to 2 May, directed by Julian Seleke-Mokoto with Dieketseng Mnisi, Daniel Mooi and Mpho Siboa
2010: Performed in the Momentum Theatre, of the State Theatre Pretoria from 10-12 February, directed by Julian Seleke-Mokoto with Dieketseng Mnisi, Daniel Mooi and Mpho Siboa.
2010: Performed at the Windybrow Theatre, Johannesburg, in August, directed by the author, with a new cast, led by Babe Cele.
Sources
Anon. "Let the celebrations begin", IOL (5 April, 2004)
"Under construction: Love and SA theatrical talent" IOL (9 February, 2010) Published Feb 9, 2010
Edward Tsumele. 2010. "Baby Cele defends part of man abuser", Sowetan Live (20 August 2010)[1].
Edward Tsumele. 2010. " 'Unfaithful' Mary ill-timed", Sowetan Live (3 September 2010)[2]
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