Die Bannelinge is the Rhodes Drama Department’s latest production and a brand new creation from new writer Bauke Snyman. After it’s first unofficial closed showing last night, Audience feedback was extremely excited. Some members of the audience however were left feeling sick and dazed. So much blood, so much violence, and so much of a mess left to deal with. What is the play all about? Where did the idea’s come from? Who is responsible for these vicious acts of bloodshed?
Well it all started long, long ago, in Greece. Die Bannelinge is loosely based on the Oedipus targedy. Ani, the lead character is based on the greek tragic heroine Antigone. Greek Tragedy’s have always dealt with issues of Violence, poverty, land ownership, love and power. These themes seems to be a perfect platform on which to base a modern day contemporary play based right here in South africa.
As Snyman puts it, ” In our country many people are the living characters of a South African tragedy ( Crime and poverty) but what is the issue on which our play is based? Well, it begins with the question of ‘Who does the land belong to’? I have been inspired by the intense love that South Africa exudes through its land, earth and dust.”
This play is rated 16 for violence, Language and Nudity.
Things to watch out for…
For more on the KKNK festival: http://www.kknk.co.za/ check out this link.
Coming attractions at the Rhodes Drama Department:
May 19-23 Moments with Minghella Co-Ordinated by Acty Tang/ A Tribute to Anthony Minghella
June National Arts Festival Student festival
August- September Young Directors Season 09′ Annual showcase of young directorial talent. Honours and Masters students select cutting edge productions which examine, expose and entertain.