UK Arts Productions and Live Theatre
present
The Market Theatre’s production of The Island
Incarcerated on South Africa’s notorious Robben Island prison, political prisoners Winston and John labour in the stone quarry by day and by night prepare a performance of Sophocles' Antigone for other inmates and the prison staff. A fascinating examination of the bonds and tensions between the two men unfolds. The play delivers its political message with a humour, humanity and sparseness that is characteristic of township theatre and remains as timely and poignant as ever.
The world famous Market Theatre’s productions have brought South African theatre to the rest of the world. The original production was a sell-out success at the Royal National Theatre, before transferring to the Old Vic and playing at BAM in New York.
"…outstanding commentary on the sufferings of wronged humanity." Times Online Review
The award-winning film Tsotsi which is currently on release, is based on the only novel written by the author of The Island, Athol Fugard.
Tickets from £10.50 to £20
Running Time: 70 minutes. No interval
Tuesday to Friday at 7.30pm
Thursday matinée at 2.30pm
Saturday performances at 1.30pm and 6.30pm
Directed by Malcolm Purkey