Athol Fugard: Tribute paid to the South African playwright’s impact beyond theatre
The life of Athol Fugard, a renowned South African playwright whose works transcended theatre to challenge apartheid and ...
A South African play about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores Black women’s long wait for absent men
A new play about anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela seeks to highlight the struggles of Black women in South ...
How Athol Fugard made political theater so riveting
Athol Fugard’s plays show the ways apartheid shaped the lives of South Africans, while they also reveal universal truths.
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Two decades of brilliance: The Naledi Theatre Awards celebrate excellence in South African theatre
Twenty years ago, the dream of honouring South African theatre excellence took centre stage. Today, as the 20th Annual Naledi ...
South Africa’s giant playwright Athol Fugard, whose searing works challenged apartheid, dies aged 92
Athol Fugard, South Africa’s foremost dramatist who explored the pervasiveness of apartheid in such searing works as “The ...
Remembering South African playwright Athol Fugard
Fugard, who died March 8, was a white South African whose plays explored the consequences of Apartheid. He was later awarded a Tony Award for lifetime achievement. Originally broadcast in 1986.
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Review: FAUSTUS IN AFRICA! at Baxter Flipside Theatre
Three decades after its original premiere, William Kentridge and the renowned Handspring Puppet Company reunite to bring ...
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‘Kunene and the King’ a Lesson in Trust in Post-Apartheid South Africa
Discover the Shakespeare Theatre Company's production 'Kunene and the King,' a powerful exploration of trust and ...
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The Billie Holiday Theatre Hosts Next Edition of 'Black Narrative'
As a part of its Spring 2025 Season, The Billie Holiday Theatre - one of the nation’s preeminent arts and culture organizations - presents the next edition of its new theater series “Black Narrative” ...
Event celebrating ‘Pioneers in African-American History’ comes to St. George Theatre: How to get tickets
The event, “Trailblazers of Change – Celebrating Pioneers in African American History,” will feature a panel discussion ...
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A South African play about Winnie Madikizela-Mandela explores Black women's long wait for absent men
JOHANNESBURG — A new play about anti-apartheid icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela seeks to highlight the struggles of Black women in South Africa who had to wait years for their husbands’ return ...