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the fall

Synopsis

The Fall is an international award winning docudrama which is collaboratively devised and workshopped by the cast. It chronicles the #RhodesMustFall and subsequent student-led movements in South Africa, which alerted the country and the world to the latent ongoing issues brought about by colonialism and Apartheid. The Fall details the experiences of seven students within this movement and how they deal with their traumas, while still moving towards activism for a free decolonised education.

Previous Performances

Studio Theater, Washington DC  |  2018

 

Festival Arts Bordeaux, France  |  2018

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Melbourne Arts Centre, Australia  |  2018

 

South African State Theatre, Pretoria  |  2018

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Galway International Arts Festival, Ireland  |  2018

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St. Ann's Warehouse, New York City  |  2018

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Royal Court Theatre, London  |  2017

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Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town  |  2017

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Edinburgh International Festival Fringe  |  2017

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Woordfees, Stellenbosch  |  2017

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Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town  |  2016

media & reviews

"Bursting with song and powerful monologue."

The Stage

*****

"The story is explosive but the storytelling itself is dynamite."

Evening Standard

****

"there is hope, as well as lamentation"

New York Times

Critic's Pick

"anyone concerned about identity politics and internationality should see this play."

The Guardian

Watch an interview with the company of The Fall

The Stream: Al Jazeera

"a flash point in the tortured evolution of a troubled land."

Washington Post

Watch a video postcard with Ameera Conrad & Oarabile Ditsele

The Studio Theater

AWARDS

Helen Hayes Theater Awards  |  Best Visiting Production  |  Nominee  |  2018

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Naledi Theatre Awards  |  Best Ensemble  |  Nominee |  2018

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The Stage Edinburgh Award  |  Acting  |  Winner  |  2017

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The Scotsman Fringe First  |  New Writing  |  Winner  |  2017

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Amnesty International Freedom of Speech Award  |  Shortlist  |  2017

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Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards  |  Encore Award  |  Winner  |  2017

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purchase

To purchase a copy of The Fall in South Africa

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The Fall internationally

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