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by [[Zakes Mda]]. A one act, one-hander, set in Lesotho, about a the corrupt principal secretary to a government minister.
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''[[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-).
  
''[[The Mother of All Eating]]'' is a one-man satire exploring the culture of corruption (referred to as “eating”) written by award-winning author and playwright Zakes Mda. 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. This celebrated play blends humour with uncomfortable truths and despite being over 20 years old remains as relevant today as it ever was. A classic.
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==The original text==
  
Published in ''Fools, Bells*** and the Habit of Eating'' by [[Wits]].  
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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]].  
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==Southern African productions==
  
 
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: Adapted to become a two hander, with the original one-man script's role of "The Man"  being split between two actors. 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]].
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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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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-).

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