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| − | ''[[Madi]]'' is a play [[Mike Makau]] | + | ''[[Madi]]'' is a play [[Mike Makou]]. |
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
| − | 2010: First performed as part of the the 19th [[Market Lab Annual Community Theatre Festival]] it was selected for the [[Zwakala Festival]], where it was a winner, being chosen for a full professional performance in the [[Barney Simon Theatre]] at the [[Market Theatre]] Directed by [[Mike Makou]] with [[Charmaine Malileke]], [[Kuli Maluleka]], [[Mary Makou]]. Performed as a double bill with ''[[8 Minuets]]'' | + | 2010: First performed as part of the the 19th [[Market Lab Annual Community Theatre Festival]] it was selected for the [[Zwakala Festival]], where it was a winner, being chosen for a full professional performance in the [[Barney Simon Theatre]] at the [[Market Theatre]] from 10 to 30 May. Directed by [[Mike Makou]] with [[Charmaine Malileke]], [[Kuli Maluleka]], [[Mary Makou]]. Performed as a double bill with ''[[8 Minuets]]'' |
==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
Revision as of 16:27, 30 March 2024
Madi is a play Mike Makou.
Some sources the author is called Mike Makau
Contents
The original text
Written mainly in Tswana, with English, the play is loosely and playfully structured, moving in and out of the lives of several characters. It focuses on burning issues such as child abuse, rape and HIV/ Aids, but treats them lightly, with humour and from the innocent perspective of children.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2010: First performed as part of the the 19th Market Lab Annual Community Theatre Festival it was selected for the Zwakala Festival, where it was a winner, being chosen for a full professional performance in the Barney Simon Theatre at the Market Theatre from 10 to 30 May. Directed by Mike Makou with Charmaine Malileke, Kuli Maluleka, Mary Makou. Performed as a double bill with 8 Minuets
Sources
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/good-life/2010-07-22-community-showcase/
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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