Godspell

Godspell by ***. Musical about the life of Christ. First produced by Des and Dawn Lindberg in 19(?). This production was very controversial as it challenged the country’s race laws by using a non-racial cast where previously only white or black casts were used. First done in Lesotho, then, when it came to South Africa, Banned under the Publications and Entertainment Act no. 26 of 1963, because of blasphemy, ostensibly for presenting Christ as a clown. , but toured the country nevertheless, performing at various Christian Brothers College High Schools. Later unbanned following an appeal to the Supreme Court. **?? (See Gosher, 1988)

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