Rainbow Scars

Rainbow Scars is a play by Mike van Graan.

Original text

Written after the Marikana massacre, and using the extended family as a metaphor, this 3-person play explores the so-called “rainbow nation” and whom it works for.

Performance history in South Africa

2013: First presented at presented at Artscape Arena Theatre (24 April to 11 May 2013), directed by Lara Bye, with Terry Norton, Kertrice Maitisa and Mbulelo Grootboom. Design by Mari Borstlap. Subsequently presented at National Arts Festival (Fringe, 27 June-7 July 2013), The Market Theatre (19 November-7 December 2013). Jennifer Steyn replaced Terry Norton for and from the third season.

2014: Presented again at the National Arts Festival (Fringe, 29 June-8 July 2014), Artscape Heritage Festival (29-30 September 2014), Afrovibes Festival, Netherlands and the United Kingdom, 8-31 October 2014

2016: Woordfees, Stellenbosch (4-5 March)