Somdaka
Somdaka is a play by Gcina Mhlophe. The play is about a village man who chooses to stay at home rather than leave for the city mines. He earns a living by making vibrant garments on his sewing machine.
Contents
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1989: A production at the Market Theatre was directed by Gcina Mhlophe, starring Connie Chiume, Glen Gabela (as Somdaka) and Daphney Hlomuka.
Sources
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
Theatre programme and photographs held by NELM. Various entries in the NELM catalogue.
Review in Business Day, 7 December 1989.
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