Pieter-Dirk Uys Releases Novelization of PANORAMA

Pieter-Dirk Uys's internationally acclaimed play, PANORAMA, has been transformed into a novel about South Africa's past and present. Inspired by the 1987 drama, the novel takes the play as its core and enriches it with a 2009 development of the story.

Published by Missing Ink, the novel takes the opportunity to tell a small story set on Robben Island, right on the edge of the world, like a full stop at the end of a long sentence called Africa. In 1987, Sibi Makhale is allowed to visit her dying father in the maximum security prison of Robben Island. The daughter of banned parents, Sibi comes face to face with two suspiscious and frightened white schoolteachers resident on the island. It will prove to be a life-changing experience for all of them. Two decades later Sibi returns with her two born-free sons. An attempt at closure for her, an adventure for her boys and, for the reader, a remarkable journey back to the dark past. THis is the story at the heart of PANORAMA.

Uys is also currently appearing in 50 SHADES OF BAMBI at the Fugard Theatre from 6 - 24 August 2013. Bambi Kellermann is Evita Bezuidenhout's younger sister. She is the chalk to Tannie's cheese. Stripper, sex worker and grande horizontal who graduated from the University of Sex Cum Laude - and Fleur de Cap Winner 2010 for Best Cabaret, Bambi is back in the world premiere of her new fabulous onslaught against the prudish, the improper and the pathetic. Bookings for the show are through Computicket.

The launch for PANORAMA will take place at the Book Lounge on Monday 12th August at 5.30 for 6pm. To attend the event, please RSVP the Book Lounge here or email booklounge@gmail.com for further information.

Photo: Pieter-Dirk Uys as Bambi Kellermann

Need more South Africa Theatre News in your life?
Sign up for all the news on the Summer season, discounts & more...