Difference between revisions of "Mother of All Eating"
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| − | ''[[The Mother of All Eating]]'' is a one-man satire by [[Zakes Mda]]. | + | ''[[The Mother of All Eating]]'' is a one-man satire by [[Zakes Mda]].''[[The Mother Of All Eating]]'' is a play by [[Zakes Mda]] (1948-). |
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| + | A one act, one-hander, set in Lesotho, it explores the culture of corruption (referred to as "eating"). The central character - "The Man" - is the principal secretary to a government minister and has enriched himself through government funds. However, a tender deal gone wrong brings an abrupt end to his extravagant lifestyle. | ||
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| + | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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| + | Adapted to become a two hander, with the original one-man script's role of "The Man" being split between two actors. | ||
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| + | The full text published in ''Fools, Bells*** and the Habit of Eating'' by [[Wits]]. | ||
==Southern African productions== | ==Southern African productions== | ||
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1992: Performed by [[Gonzalez Scout]], in the Victoria Hotel, Maseru in 1992. | 1992: Performed by [[Gonzalez Scout]], in the Victoria Hotel, Maseru in 1992. | ||
| − | 2014: | + | 2014: The two hander performed in the [[Barney Simon Theatre]] at the at the [[Market Theatre]], directed by [[Makhaola Ndebele]] with [[Mpho Osei-Tutu]] and [[Jerry Mntonga]], and piano backing by [[Bernett Mulungo]]. |
2019: Performed at POPArt, City Centre, Johannesburg [https://www.inyourpocket.com/johannesburg/popart_124339v]. | 2019: Performed at POPArt, City Centre, Johannesburg [https://www.inyourpocket.com/johannesburg/popart_124339v]. | ||
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http://markettheatre.co.za/shows/watch/the-mother-of-all-eating1 | http://markettheatre.co.za/shows/watch/the-mother-of-all-eating1 | ||
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| + | [[Ruphin Coudyzer]]. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of [[Market Theatre]] productions. (Provided by Coudyzer) | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
== Return to == | == Return to == | ||
| + | Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA plays]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS II: Foreign plays]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:28, 16 April 2024
The Mother of All Eating is a one-man satire by Zakes Mda.The Mother Of All Eating is a play by Zakes Mda (1948-).
Contents
The original text
A one act, one-hander, set in Lesotho, it explores the culture of corruption (referred to as "eating"). The central character - "The Man" - is the principal secretary to a government minister and has enriched himself through government funds. However, a tender deal gone wrong brings an abrupt end to his extravagant lifestyle.
Translations and adaptations
Adapted to become a two hander, with the original one-man script's role of "The Man" being split between two actors.
The full text published in Fools, Bells*** and the Habit of Eating by Wits.
Southern African productions
1992: Performed by Gonzalez Scout, in the Victoria Hotel, Maseru in 1992.
2014: The two hander performed in the Barney Simon Theatre at the at the Market Theatre, directed by Makhaola Ndebele with Mpho Osei-Tutu and Jerry Mntonga, and piano backing by Bernett Mulungo.
2019: Performed at POPArt, City Centre, Johannesburg [1].
Sources
http://markettheatre.co.za/shows/watch/the-mother-of-all-eating1
Ruphin Coudyzer. 2023. Annotated list of his photographs of Market Theatre productions. (Provided by Coudyzer)
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
