NAF | Historical play about the French Revolution, 1789, pulls audiences into the story (literally)
A scene out of 1789, an interactive performance about Freedom and Liberty during the 2024 National Arts Festival on Day 2 on 21 June 2024 in Makhanda , South Africa. is a historical play about the French Revolution – what led to it and its complex aftermath. The work is part of the 2024 National Arts Festival programme and is performed by the Sibikwa Arts Centre.
Ariane Mnouchkine and Théâtre du Soleil created the work in 1974 and the French Institute of South Africa helped bring it to the country. The scope of the play is broad, covering the exploitative rule of King Louie XVI, the storming of the Bastille, the internal politics of the monarchy, the forging of a political system after the revolution, etc.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism.
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