Truth in Translation
Written by Michael Lessac and Tom Tammi based on research relating to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with specific focus on the role of translators of statements made to the Commission. In 2003 Lessac interviewed the translators. The interviews and the rest of the project were filmed and was to be released as a documentary film. Rehearsals began as workshops with the actors and musicians.
The play was to tour to Belfast, Kosovo, Jerusalem and Sweden. Was on the Edinburgh Fringe.
Contents
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Produced by Yvette Hardie, directed by Michael Lessac starring Robert Koen, Quanita Adams, Nick Boraine, Andrew Buckland, Bongani Gumede, Jeroen Kranenburg, Hugh Masebenza, Celeste Matthews, Mmabatho Mogomotsi, Fana Mokoena, Lerato Moloi, Thembi Mtshali, Jenny Stead. Music composed by Hugh Masekela. Market Theatre 2006 and Baxter Theatre 2007. Sibulele Gcilitshana, Sandile Matsheni,
Sources
Die Burger 16 November 2005
Cape Times 21 Feb 2006
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