Alex Burger | Author, Screenwriter, Playwright
Author, Screenwriter, Playwright
So excited to share an interview with the brilliant director of my play, Momo Matsunyane.
Momo is the current Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre and was recently interviewed on The Full Circle on SAfm.
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.”
“It is nothing to die; it is dreadful not to live.”
“All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”
My play has finally come to fruition!
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 life by The Market Theatre. This thoughtful new play of resilience is adapted by Alex Burger and directed by the award-winning MoMo Matsunyane who is the current Standard Bank Young Artist Winner for Theatre.
Through the imagination of a literary professor, the action centres on the stories of four women who reflect on a period of waiting during the absence of their men. Between intense emotional moments and cleverly injected humour, the dynamic theatrical adaptation weaves together their private accounts, exposing the shadows, isolation, and complexities of their evocative experiences. A series of intimate and powerful conversations unfold as the characters reveal the profound impact of this period of their life, delving into the depths of their longing and uncertainty as they forge their stories to that of the life and times of Winnie Mandela.
The universal theme of waiting is a central motif, allowing the audience to reflect on the historical struggles of women while drawing parallels to their own contemporary lives.
You are invited to join these resilient women as they gather, share their stories, sing, and metaphorically drink their “tea” – a potent blend of strength and vulnerability.
Don’t miss this powerful exploration of love, resilience, courage, and the indomitable spirit of women.
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”
“Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same.”
“Love is or it ain’t. Thin love ain’t love at all.”
“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”