Bafana Republic

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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. .


Bafana Republic, the play

In draft form, the play had its first public performances at the Franschhoek Literary Festival on 11 and 12 May 2007.

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.

See: http://mikevangraan.co.za/plays/comedy-satire/bafana-republic-1

Bafana Republic - the series

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 2: Extra Time (2008)