New South African Plays

A collection of six plays dealing with the new South Africa, published in 2006 to celebrate 10 years of democracy post-apartheid. Plays about racial conflict, the impact of AIDS, power and corruption, the legacy of the past and female identity. Reprinted 2012, 2019.The PlaysThe Playgroundby Beverly Naidoo"e;it floats on a haunting, echoing raft of traditional South African harmonies that make watching it a joyful experience as well as a thought-provoking one"e;Time Out Critics' Choice - Pick of the YearTaxiby Sibusiso Mamba: Edinburgh fringe first winner"e;a superbly written and produced play A fine piece of work that's refreshingly free of cliches."e;Daily Mail, Pick of the WeekGreen Man Flashingby Mike Van Graan"e;This finely crafted drama tears at the heart and soul of our democracy, and rips at the underbelly of corruption and political power through its astute writing"e;Star TonightRejoiceby James Whylie"e; the cruellest irony of all is left until the end the same one which has spelled the death of Rejoice And millions more."e;Friends of BBC Radio 3What the Water Gave Meby Rehane Abrahams"e;tales that retrieve ancient magics and reveal contemporary terrors"e;Cape TimesTo Houseby Ashwin Singh: Finalist in the 2003 PANSA (Performing Arts Network of SA) Festival of Reading of New Writing (the country's foremost playwriting contest)"e;To House is an important piece of theatre; in it people voice opinions that are uncomfortable and edgy. The cathartic and therapeutic value of hearing these things said aloud in a public place is part of our essential healing process and proves, once again, that art has the ability to go where angels fear to tread."e;Daily News, Durban