Teatergesprekke: Skanse

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.

Skanseis a new play by Deon Opperman. It focuses on the relationship between two brothers who are reunited, and the old wounds that are ripped open during their reunion. Simon’s house behind high walls is overrun with cameras and alarms – but nothing can keep out the uncertainty. Opperman and the company talk about how to live without clinging to things.