Vuka

Vuka is a one man show based on a long poem by Matsemela Manaka (1955-1998).

1982: Performed at the Edinburgh Festival In 1982 starring John Ledwaba.

Performance history in South Africa

1986: Performed in 1986 by Ali Khangela Hlongwane and Job Kubatse at the Market Theatre and Downstairs at the Wits Theatre from 12 March to 22 March. It was presented by the Soyikwa Players.

1986: Presented at Dramfes '86.

Sources

Radio transcript of a BBC interview held by NELM: [Collection: GRAY, Stephen]: 2008. 49. 3. 4. 3. 2.

(Tucker 443)

Xaba, Andile. 2021. 'Collective memory and the construction of a historical narrative, analysis and interpretation of selected Soweto-based community plays (1984–1994)'. Unpublished PhD thesis.

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