About event
The play «System» at the Baltic House Theatre is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a dramatic story based on real events. The production was created by the theatre company «African Tree Productions» from Johannesburg, South Africa, under the direction of director Seifemo Motswiri. The author of the play, Kgosana Thekwane, used documentary materials to tell the story of three young South Africans who ended up in prison and escaped.
The play is performed in the «Spectator on Stage» format, which allows everyone to feel like a part of what is happening. It is important to remember that entry after the third bell is strictly prohibited, which emphasizes the seriousness and atmosphere of the production.
«System» tells about the difficulties and trials that the heroes face after their escape. Their path to a supposedly free world turns out to be full of cruelty, betrayal and inhumanity. The actors perform with such openness and freedom that the audience feels the absolute realism of what is happening.
The play «System» has had success at major international festivals, including twice participating in the Edinburgh Theatre Festival. It is translated, which makes it accessible to a wide audience. The production has received numerous awards, including the Ovation Bank Standard Award at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown (NAF 2015), as well as prizes for best script and best director at the Gauteng Festival. In 2018, the play was nominated for the Naledi Award for Best Cast.
In 2013, «System» was invited to the Edinburgh International Festival, where it received the most positive reviews. In 2017, the production was included in the main program of the State Theatre of South Africa.
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