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ELIOT MOLEBA
Nationality: South African
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I'm a playwright, theatre-maker and director. I am very passionate about storytelling and I believe we, as people, are made up of no more than a collection of stories. They shape and influence who I was, I am and will be. It is through our stories that we remind ourselves and each other what it means to share, experience and embrace our common humanity.
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Man in the Green Jacket, TheMan in the Green Jacket, The
Synopsis:
When everything else goes wrong, hope is the only thing left to count on. The play is set against the backdrop of an impending labour unrest; a retired mine worker, John Ledwaba, has become a recluse since the death of his wife. His militant son, Oupa Ledwaba, tries to persuade him to let go of the trauma of the past and live again; that out of the ashes there can be growth, a new life to live. John refuses to let go. Afraid of ending up like John, Oupa forces his father to face their reality he has avoided for many years. Will the father ever "live" again? Written, in part, as a response to the Marikana massacre, the play asks whether there can be growth through tragedy. It also poses questions of our responsibility, as a society, in the aftermath of Marikana, especially the continuing challenges facing the affected families and children. "For its often refreshing originality, its successful subtleties of theme and character and its determination to provoke discussion rather than violence; I think The Man in the Green Jacket is a must see play." Maurice Posniak
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1st Produced:
Joburg Theatre, South Africa 23 Oct 2013
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Play/Drama
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Male: 2 Female: - Other: -
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