Teatergesprekke: Atropa

In these conversations, Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees director and playwright Saartjie Bothaspeaks to theatre makers and artists who created the exciting productions at this year’s festival.

Atropa explores a world torn apart by war, inequality, and the legacy of colonialism. Tom Lanoye’s reimagining of the Trojan War is a radical indictment of contemporary power, patriarchy, and the politics of violence. Director Marthinus Basson andthe companyshare their insights.