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The Island

The revival of South Africa's most famous political play, 'The Island'

Interviews with John Kani and Winston Ntshona who together with Athol Fugard, originated the play 'The Island'. They talk about how the play came about, its role in the struggle against Apartheid and the continuing significance of its themes.
Also: what South Africa stands to lose if it lets its theatre's die.

Presenter: Akwe Amosu.

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31 minutes

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project