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A satirical play by [[Mike van Graan]] (2007), as well as a series of satirical plays by Van Graan under this general title. .
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Originally the title of a satirical play by [[Mike van Graan]] (2007), it became the generic name of a series of satirical plays written by Van Graan and produced by [[MVG Productions]]. The title of the original play was changed to fit in with the series, which consists of: .   
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=Bafana Republic, the play=
 
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In draft form, the play had its first public performances at the [[Franschhoek Literary Festival]] on 11 and 12 May 2007.
 
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Its first, full production opened at [[On Broadway]] on Tuesday 29 May 2007 and ran till Saturday 16 June 2007. Directed by [[Lara Bye]], with [[Lindiwe Matshikiza]] and a technical support team consisting of [[James Webb]] (sound), [[Jaco Bouwer]] (movement and vimeo) and [[Jesse Kramer]].
 
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See: http://mikevangraan.co.za/plays/comedy-satire/bafana-republic-1
 
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=Bafana Republic - the series=
 
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A series of satirical plays by Van Graan, which he describes as "essentially satires about aspects of contemporary South Africa, inspired by the 2010 FIFA World Cup".  consist of
 
  
 
''[[Bafana Republic 1]]'' (2007)
 
''[[Bafana Republic 1]]'' (2007)

Revision as of 09:01, 12 March 2015

Originally the title of a satirical play by Mike van Graan (2007), it became the generic name of a series of satirical plays written by Van Graan and produced by MVG Productions. The title of the original play was changed to fit in with the series, which consists of: .

Bafana Republic 1 (2007)

Bafana Republic 2: Extra Time (2008)

Bafana Republic 3: Penalty Shootout (2009)

Bafana Republic 4: Final Whistle (2010)

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