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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-).
  
Published in ''Fools, Bells*** and the Habit of Eating'' by [[Wits]].  
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==The original text==
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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]].
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2019: Performed at POPArt, City Centre, Johannesburg [https://www.inyourpocket.com/johannesburg/popart_124339v].
  
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
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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]]
  
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== Return to ==
  
http://markettheatre.co.za/shows/watch/the-mother-of-all-eating1
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Return to [[PLAYS I: Original SA 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-).

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