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armed response plays from south africa
as a phenomenon of history with social political cultural implications the entire negotiated experience makes the south african situation unique in both the african and global context . as this phenomenon unfolds many fascinating new artistic influences are being explored to capture the diverse cultural depths and questions of identity unleashed by the demise of apartheid . this collection of plays reflects certain key trends in both subject matter and aesthetics prevalent in south africa at this crucial moment in history . an introductory essay for the anthology will provide the reader with the artistic cultural and political background to the plays . p mpumelelo paul grootboom and presley chweneyagaes relativity township stories is about a serial killer on the loose and has been widely performed in south africa and the uk . martin koboekaes the bush tale exposes the mistrust between two people from extremely different cultural backgrounds who meet through circumstance . yael farbers molora explores the rage and pain of generations shattered by the apartheid . norman mxosolisas hallelujah is about the murderous random violence engulfing the country . david peimers armed response is about a young german photographer who arrives to do her first assignment in johannesburg .