The Market Theatre Presents The South African State Theatre's Production of FOREPLAY, 1/19-3/14

Back by popular demand!

This is a modern South African adaptation of Arthur Schnizler's Reigen (usually known as La Ronde). We follow a series of ten interconnected love scenes, brought from 1890s Vienna into the vivid and distinctive world of Paul Grootboom's South Africa in 2008.

The scenes and structure of the play have also been altered to fit specific South African situations, and although the circular structure of the original play has been maintained, here the adaptation revolves around the world of theatre - focusing on the two central protagonists - the Poet/ Playwright and the Actress.

Using 'the South African manner of storytelling', the play consists of six black actors (three males and three females) playing all the ten roles in the play. The Playwright acts as a narrator of sorts, connecting one vignette to another until the circle is completed at the end.

Foreplay returns after a virtually sold-out run at the Market Theatre in 2009.

PLEASE NOTE: NO UNDER 16

Production Information
Written and Directed by Mpumelelo Paul Grootboom
Dances choreographed by Israel Bereta
Set and Costume Designer Wilhelm Disbergen

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