Social issues take centre stage at the Theatre

07 Feb 2012 in Uncategorised
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A MELTING pot of traditions and relative morality set the scene for the poignant Shwele Bawo, A Grave Injustice. Written and performed by Motshabi . Tyelele and directed by Lynn Maree, the play runs at the Market Theatre from 12 February. The story’s many themes create multiple layers for thought. Identity crises among men and women, the disintegration of family structures, women and child abuse, relationships. incest, the power of the media and the inequalities in our justice system all come under the spotlight. For more than 12 years Dikeledi has been a faithful wife to SoIly Nkabinde, turning a blind eye to his infidelities and physical abuse. When she realises her daughter has also been a victim of abuse at Solly’s hands, Dikeledi plans to kill her husband and break the chains of her repetitive abuse. “The audience sees Dikeledi’s story and that of South African society at large. Do we keep on judging her? Are we going to look at ourselves and see what we’ve become and see what we stand for?” asks Tyelele. Shwele Bawo, A Grave Injustice is at the Market Theatre from 12 February until 18 March. Details: 011-832-1641 or www. computicket.com STAR: Motshabi Tyelele wrote and stars in Shwele Bawo, A Grave Injustice, at the Market Theatre.

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