Written by Sophocles around 425 BCE, ""Oedipus Rex"" is a classic Greek tragedy that depicts the struggle between man and fate. Oedipus' story forms the foundation for the symbolic conflict between sons and fathers, a theme that has lost none of its dramatic punch in the ensuing centuries. The meticulous scholarship presented in this new ""Bloom's Guides"" title offers its readers fresh insight into this time-honored classic.

Tokologo Afrika Borwa e fetositse maphelo a bontsi bja rena. Go bao ba nago le sa bona go bose ka ge ba khunamelwa ke ba basehlana. Bangwe ba soboletsa diatla ka merabeng go reka bahloki gore ba ba belegele bana. This work illustrates the changes that followed the new order, and the power that those with money now have over the poor.

Rhukanani, un'wana wa vatlangi, u vula leswaku 'ku tlula nawu nkarhi wun'wana swa hanyisa'. Marito lawa ya komba miehleketo ya Rhukanani, ni ku byala mbewu, leyi emakumu a nga ta kucetela Kupulani ku dlaya nuna wa yena. Rhukanani asserts that the transgression of rules is at times justifiable in order to survive. This sets the stage for encouraging and assisting Kupulani with planning the murder of her partner.

Indaba exoxa ngokuhlukunyezwa kukamama nendodakazi ngokocansi ngubaba wekhaya ongumshayeli weloli lamabanga amade, obuya ekuhambeni esenegciwane lengculazi. A story of the sexual abuse of a mother and her daughter. The husband, a long distance truck driver, comes back with the AIDS virus and infects his wife and step-daughter.

Umdlalo wesihloko esithi, 'Kanti Ngewakabani?' utlolwe nguSkosana NE ngommongo-ndaba wethando. UNcema mdlali ophakathi, obangwa nguMadzela noMkhethwa osirhole begodu obelethwa ebukhosini, kwaMabena. Uyena sithandwa sakaNcema nguMadzela kodwana umfowabo lekosi, uMkhethwa, ufuna bona ende kuye ngekani. Lombango ugcina wenze uNcema athethwe masotja ngombana amsindisa ekuthathweni mabutho wekosi ngekani. Bobabili akekho othatha uNcema. Madzela and Mkhethwa, the brother to chief Mabena, are both fighting to win Ncema. Ncema's lover is Madzela, while Mkhethwe is using his traditional social status to try to marry Ncema against her wish. Then Ncema is snatched by soldiers in order to save her from the fierce warriers of the chief, Mabena.

Umcebo Ofihliwe ngumdlalo obhalelwe ukudlalwa emoyeni ngolimi lwesiZulu. Le ncwadi izoba ngolukhulu usizo ngoba izokwazi ukuncelisa abafundi ngolwazi lolimi lwesiZulu, ihlonze amakhono ezokudlala umdlalo womoya ngokucubungulisisa ulwazi oludingekayo uma kubhalwa noma kuzodlalwa umdlalo womoya. Le ncwadi izowacija amakhono abafundi bethu. A fascinating drama title for a radio play. It uses entertainment to inform learners about issues they might have to deal with in life.

Lo ngumdlalo weshashalazi osuselwe embangweni wezinsizwa kubangwa izintombi nemingcele, kuze kulwe izigodi ngenxa yezinqumo ezijulile zothando nokujula kothando lwezithandani. Two young men compete for the love of a maiden. This results in faction fights between neighbouring clans with the two factions drawing boundaries and taking sides.

Colleges, universities and high schools nationwide are seeking up-to-date writing on themes related to cultural diversity. Roger Ellis' previous multicultural anthologies of plays, scenes and monologs have been in popular use for several years. This unique anthology of complete plays is directed specifically to young audiences from new writers of the multicultural experience. Many international cultures are represented including African American, Native American, Central and South American, Caribbean, Pacific Island, Maori, Viking, Irish, Spanish, Gypsy, Canadian, Jewish, Muslim, Pakistani, East Indian and more. Each of these plays contain a significant number of roles for young actors. A valuable text for multicultural, literary or speech classes; or for theatrical applications.

Leli bhuku liqukethe imidlalo emisha yasesiteji, imidlalo yomsakazo kanye nemidlalo yethelevishini eqoqelwe ndawonye. Izindikimba zisukela kweyenkohlakalo kuze kufike kwezobulili nezenkolo. A new collection of isiZulu stage plays, radio plays and TV drama covering a wide variety of themes ranging from corruption to gender issues and religion.

Ili ndi litambwa na kavhili, one masin.ambilu na mavivho a vhatanuni vhamusanda. Ngeno vhadziavhumbulu vha tshi miliswa tshivhinda na u livhana na ito oa muhali. This drama is a heartbreaking story of jealousy and conspiracy in the royal kingdom, and those faced with the king's merciless hand.

Na e be ke ntho ya bohlokwa hore lerato le o kwale mahlo hoo o ka bang wa bolaya ntata bana ba hao. Mmatefo le Sebolai ba qhadile metse ya bona ka lona lerato leo. Mmatefo o bolaile monna a nkeha ke moena hae. One often wonders whether it is true that a person can be so blinded by love that they can kill their spouse. Mmatefo killed a husband for a younger brother.

This abridged edition is designed for schools and has been adapted for 10 actors playing all of the roles. With a running time of just 90 minutes it is suitable for performance in non-theatre spaces, with minimal technical requirements. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time brings Mark Haddon's best-selling novel to life on stage, adapted by two-time Olivier Award-winning playwright Simon Stephens. Winner of seven Olivier Awards including Best Play, along with the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and Tony Awards for Best Play, this remarkable and exhilarating "theatrical masterpiece" originated at London's Royal National Theatre in 2012 before going on to transfer to the West End for multiple seasons, followed by its acclaimed Broadway run. The play has now been seen on five continents around the world with major productions ranging from Mexico, Australia, Canada, Seoul and Japan. This brand new edition of the play has been abridged specifically with schools in mind and published following a 12-week tour of 60 secondary schools in the UK. The play tells the story of Christopher John Francis Boone, who is fifteen years old. He stands besides Mrs Shears' dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in a book he is writing to solve the mystery of who killed Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

Umdlalo lo okhuluma ngomfana owasuka le emakhaya ezofuna umsebenzi eThekwini wafika washomana nezigebengu, wagcina ngokuboshwa wagwetshwa iminyaka emihlanu ejele kwathi ayenze nabo leli cala bagwetshwa intambo. A play about a country boy who got himself into trouble in the city and was sentenced to five year's imprisonment.

Incwadi u ‘Mamfene’ yidrama ebhalwe ngumbhali obonakalisa ubuchule bokuyizoba imo-ntlalo yendawo nexesha eliqhubeka ngayo ibali, nokuthi amenze umfundi webali azive enga wayekho kwindawo ekwakuqhubeka kuyo ibali. Eli bali ljolise ekubeni liphuhlise iimeko zenkohlakala eziye zenziwe ngabantu kwabanye abantu kwiingingqi esihlala kuzo. An interesting drama that will captivate its reading audience.

Pale ena ya boqhekanyetsi le botjholotjholo e bontsha matla a dikgoka boreneng. Ho puka e mahlo maFubedu pakeng tsa marena Leoka le Maqhama. Motshwane, lehlahana la Leoka o temapedi mme Leoka o elellwa sena ka mora hoba Rasebolai a bolawe. This drama centres around the war between two chiefs, Leoka and Maqhama. Within this tension is conflict between Leoka's headmen, and then Leoka discovers one of his men's double dealings with Maqhama.

Five delightful pantomimes featuring musical numbers, silly jokes and fun for all the family! In Puss In Boots, young Tom dreams of winning the heart of Princess Rose Petal. Can Puss in Boots help Tom defeat Baron Skinflint and his greedy ogre, and win the princess' heart? Aladdin is a happy peasant boy. But the wicked Abanazar needs his help, as only Aladdin can enter the secret cave to find a very special lamp... In Mother Goose, Jack and Jill are in love and want to get married. Will their wish come true, thanks to a magical goose which lays golden eggs? Dick Whittington has come to London to seek his fortune. It seems his luck is changing - until the evil King Rat threatens everything... In Sleeping Beauty, the christening of Princess Rosebud is interrupted by the Wicked Fairy Carabosse, who gives the baby a terrible gift. If Rosebud pricks her finger and spills a drop of blood she will fall into a deep sleep... With stellar casts including Terry Wogan, Maureen Lipman, Anita Harris, June Whitfield, Kenneth Connor and Frank Thornton. Everyone loves a traditional Christmas pantomime, and with this classic BBC Radio collection you can enjoy the festive fun whenever you wish. With rousing songs, corny jokes and the obligatory Widow Twankey, it's perfect entertainment for all the family. Oh, yes it is!

Drawing together the work of ten leading playwrights - a mixture of established and emerging writers - this National Theatre Connections anthology is published to coincide with the 2014 festival, which takes place across the UK and finishes up at the National Theatre in London. It offers young performers between the ages of thirteen and nineteen everywhere an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study. Each play is specifically commissioned by the National Theatre's literary department with the young performer in mind. The plays are performed by approximately 200 schools and youth theatre companies across the UK and Ireland, in partnership with multiple professional regional theatres where the works are showcased. As with previous anthologies, the volume will feature an introduction by Anthony Banks, Associate Director of the National Theatre Discover Programme, and each play includes notes from the writer and director addressing the themes and ideas behind the play, as well as production notes and exercises. The National Theatre Connections series has been running for nineteen years and the anthology that accompanies it, published for the last three years by Methuen Drama, is gaining a greater profile by the year. Some iconic plays have grown out of the Connections programme including Citizenship by Mark Ravenhill, Burn by Deborah Gearing, Chatroom by Enda Walsh, Baby Girl by Roy Williams, DNA by Dennis Kelly, and The Miracle by Lin Coghlan. The series has a recognisable brand and the anthologies continue to be an extremely useful resource, their value extending well beyond their year of publication. This year's anthology includes plays by Sabrina Mahfouz, Simon Vinnicombe, Catherine Johnson, Pauline McLynn, Dafydd James, Luke Norris and Sam Holcroft.

Drawing together the work of ten leading playwrights - a mixture of established and current writers - "National Theatre Connections 2013 "offers young performers between the ages of thirteen and nineteen everywhere an engaging selection of plays to perform, read or study. Each play is specifically commissioned by the National Theatre's literary department and reflects the past year's programming at the venue in the plays' ideas, themes and styles. The plays are performed by approximately 200 schools and youth theatre companies across the UK and Ireland, in partnership with multiple professional regional theatres where the works are showcased.The volume features an introduction by Anthony Banks, Associate Director for the National Theatre Discover Programme, and each play includes notes from the writer and director addressing the themes and ideas behind the play, as well as production notes and exercises.Published to coincide with the 2013 Connections festival, and the 50th anniversary of the National Theatre, this year's collection features work from Howard Brenton, Jim Cartwright, Lucinda Coxon, Ryan Craig, Stacey Gregg, Jonathan Harvey, Lenny Henry, Jemma Kennedy, Morna Pearson, and Anya Reiss.

People often tend to link their personal identity to their physical body. Two reader's theater-style plays focus on both male and female characters and their body images. Clarisse believes she is too fat and becomes obsessed with dieting. Sam's story focuses on a male's impatience for change to occur - will he always be 4'11" and 98 pounds? Young people will learn that they may have more control over self-image than they imagine.

Kategoriewenner van SAVI-Via Afrika Vertalersprys 2006 vir uitmuntende vertaling. Inwoners van Nieu-Bethesda praat van hulle dorpie en die omgewing as die Vallei, en Athol Fugard het sy inspirasie vir sy karakters, Veronica en Buks, in die dorpie gekry. Die storie is op die oog af eenvoudig: Die ou bruin man, Buks, is lief vir die stuk grond waar hy groente kweek. Hy hoop dat sy kleindogter by hom sal bly en die waarde van die grond besef. Sy wil egter 'n gewilde sangeres word en tot Buks se groot teleurstelling besluit sy om Johannesburg toe te trek. Sy probleem word vererger deur die feit dat 'n wit man (Die Skrywer) die stuk grond wil koop. Die belangrikste kwessies en verhoudings in die drama word meesterliker al komplekser gemaak. Aan die einde van die stuk is daar 'n groot gevoel van verlies, maar daar is ook 'n gevoel van versoening en groei wanneer Buks en Die Skrywer saam op die plaas die toekoms inbeweeg. Lied van die Vallei besing eintlik die menslike vreugdes en konflik waaruit die lewe bestaan. Die drama wat oorspronklik in Engels geskryf is, heet Valley Song. Dit is deur Idil Sheard, 'n opvoedkundige en inwoner van Nieu-Bethesda, vertaal. "'n Flink tempo en oortuigende dialoog wat gemaklik oor die tong rol." Janie Oosthuysen, bekende vertaler van kinderliteratuur "Lied van die Vallei is 'n ontroerende oorgangsdrama: van grootword en oud word, van die ou orde wat moet plek maak vir die nuwe en van groei wat met verlies gepaard moet gaan. Die persoonlike klein storie roep 'n groter politieke situasie sonder geforseerdheid op. En soos Buks sy handvol Karoo pampoenpitte plant, plant ook die goed geoefende Fugard sy eenvoudige en gestroopte beelde om 'n wereld van kompleksiteit op te roep. Hierdie is 'n ideale kennismaking met 'n teaterteks. Nie net is dit 'n beeldskone en lekker `leesbare' drama nie, maar dit onthul ook soveel oor die tegnieke en konvensies van die teater as spel.

This text sets out to bring to life the Greek and Roman plays and their staging, evoking the visual and emotional character of performances and dramatic festivals and offering a clear account of the plays and their writers. It attempts to re-create the excitement of the competitions and analyses the practical challenges faced by the playwrights and actors in staging the plays, whether tragedies or comedies. It also aims to bring to life the costumes, masks, stage and scenery, as well as the audience's reactions to the experience. The book gives clear summaries of well-known Greek and Roman plays and their authors, and explores in depth some of the best-known, particularly "Antigone" and "The Clouds." There are many suggestions for further study, including additional reading for both the teachers and pupils, topics for discussion, subjects to write about, and activities for individuals and groups.