Theatre plays to enjoy and watch this weekend
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Whether you’re a fan of theatre or not, we suggest watching these plays.
Our features writer Fundiswa Nkwanyana gives us a roundup of plays to watch in a theatre near you.
The Playhouse Company, Durban
How Long? This Gibson Kente musical drama is based on the brutal murder of a helpless grandmother who was killed by police action during the apartheid era. It’s an emotive and captivating play. It’s on until 27 May 2018.
Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
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My Children! My Africa! It’s based on an explosive confrontation between young black people in the township and their old-fashioned teacher. This play explores generational conflict during the apartheid era. It’s on until 2 June 2018.
Market Theatre, Johannesburg
The Train Driver. The play is inspired by a true event in which a woman pulled her three children close to her body and stepped in front of a train on the railway tracks. The play explores the horrific event that left the train driver traumatised. It’s on until 3 June 2018
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