The Blue Iris

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The Blue Iris by Athol Fugard. A tender story which revolves around the gradual disintegration of a marriage through misunderstanding, neglect and disappointment as told in the reminiscences and regrets of widower farmer Robert Hannay and the heart-wrenching sadness of his loyal farm worker and wife's companion - Rieta. The play dissects the pain of missed opportunity and emotional disconnection touching us all to the core.

The play had its world premiere at the National Arts Festival in July 2012. In celebration of Athol Fugard's 80th birthday, the Fugard Theatre announced a 5 week season of the play at the Fugard Theatre Studio,directed by Janice Honeyman and starring Claire Berlein, Graham Weir and Lee-Ann van Rooi. Pusetso Thsibedi was the Assistant Director, lighting design by Mannie Manim, set design by Dicky Longhurst and costume design by Birrie le Roux.


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