Sizwe Banzi is Dead

Credits

By : Athol Fugard, John Kani, and Winston Ntshona

Directed by : John Kani

Co-produced with :

February 25 - March 15, 2015

Description

Intensely funny and poignant South African classic exploring freedom and identity. In this intensely funny and poignant drama exploring the universal struggle for human dignity, a black man in apartheid-era South Africa tries to overcome oppressive work regulations to support his family. Co-creator John Kani performed in the original production and won the 1975 Tony Award for Best Actor. Now, 40 years later, Kani directs his son, Atandwa Kani, in this new international production.

"A beautifully wrought and profoundly moving piece of theater that captures the essence of the human drama — and drives home its message with humor and sensitivity." - CNY Cafe Momus

"One of the most beautifully crafted plays I have seen." - CuseTonight.com

"An intensely moving experience" - Green Room Reviews

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Multimedia

VIDEO: JOHN KANI INTERVIEW

VIDEO: A PERSONAL INVITATION

PHOTO GALLERY

INTERVIEW WITH ATANDWA & MNCEDISI

Special Events:

HAPPY HOUR

Quick Facts:

The Syracuse Stage production will originate at South Africa’s legendary Market Theatre before moving to Princeton, NJ and then Syracuse.

Athol Fugard is an internationally acclaimed South African playwright whose work deals with the political and social upheaval of the apartheid system in South Africa.

Co-creators John Kani and Winston Ntshona performed in the 1975 Broadway production and together won the Tony Award for Best Actor.

John Kani and Winston Ntshona were jailed for 23 days for their performance of this play.