The Island

By Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona
Directed by James Bohnen
Playing in the Upstairs Mainstage at the Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
January 27 - March 7, 2010


Athol Fugard's daring drama is set in an unnamed prison based on the one where Nelson Mandela was held. John and Winston are cellmates who spend their days doing back-breaking labor, and their nights rehearsing Sophocles' Antigone to present to their fellow inmates. When John learns his sentence is being reduced, the men's friendship is tested. Fugard plays the parallels between Antigone's fight against political and patriarchal boundaries off of the imprisoned men's fight for their dignity. The Island  is a testament to the resiliency of the human heart.




Reviews

February 1, 2010: Hedy Weiss from the Chicago Sun-Times  HIGHLY RECOMMENDS The Island .

February 2, 2010: John Beer from Time Out Chicago gives The Island 4 STARS!

February 4, 2010: Chris Jones from Chicago Tribune compliments "strong and well-acted...detailed, honest and credible."

 

The Trailer
 
Teaser Scene
 

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company, Court Theatre and TimeLine Theatre present three of Athol Fugard's bravest plays in 2010. Visit www.fugardchicago2010.org for details, ticket packages and discounts.
 
Sun. January 17: The Chicago Sun Time's Hedy Weiss puts the Focus on Fugard!
 
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