THE SOUTH AFRICAN MUSICAL
Dr Norman Smuts, radiologist
Thursday 23 January 11.15 am COURSE FEES R110; Staff and students R55
It is quite remarkable that South Africa has succeeded with its strong theatrical and choral traditions in the popular, universal world entertainment field – that is the musical. This reflects the culture and history of the various peoples of the nation. The form was also instrumental in changing the country’s political landscape. An all-encompassing presentation of original and indigenous South African musicals will be given to illustrate this point. These include King Kong, Wait a Minim, Ipi Tombi, District Six: The Musical, Sarafina!, Ons vir Jou, among others. In addition video clips, interviews and sound bites will enhance the historical background.
Recommended reading
De Villiers, D. and Mathilda, D. and S. 2011. David Kramer. Cape Town: Tafelberg.
Lindberg, D. and Lindberg, D. 2021. Every Day is an Opening Night. Cape Town: Bridge Books. Ngema, B. 2003. The Best of Mbongeni Ngema. Cape Town. Nasau/Via Afrika.
Smuts, N. 2022. The South African Musical. Hermanus: Footprint Press.
Williams, P. 2017. Our knot of time and music: a personal memoir of South Africa’s legendary musical. Kalk Bay: Quagga Books.
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