The Dying Screams of the Moon

The Dying Screams of the Moon is a play by Zakes Mda.

The original text

Originally created with the working title of The Return, the play was to have been performed at the Market Theatre during August/September 1994. However, though performing rights had been awarded by DALRO, production was cancelled but due to a shortage of funds.

First performed as The Dying Screams of the Moon by the North-West Arts Council at Mmabatho, directed by Siphiwe Khumalo.

Playscript held by NELM: [Collection: MARKET THEATRE]: 2007. 10. 9. 92. 2. AND [Collection: SIMON, Barney]: 2003. 90. 560.

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