Alex Burger is an author, screenwriter, and playwright who lives between Los Angeles and London and whose work explores the intersections of race, love, and imagination.
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The Cry of Winnie Mandela: Johannesburg – Market Theatre 8-12 July 2026
The Cry of Winnie is back to celebrate Market Theatre’s 50th Birthday! The Cry Of Winnie Mandela is a compelling journey through history, emotion, and the enduring strength of the female South African spirit. Based on the popular novel by poet, novelist, and essayist Njabulo Ndebele, The Cry of Winnie Mandela is a poignant theatrical production brought to…
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Teaching What You Can’t Figure Out: A Conversation with Alex Burger
Playwright and activist Alex Burger brings his global experience into the CIIS MFA classroom, teaching art as transformation, and crisis as creative fuel.
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