After 50 years of conflict, South Sudan, the world's newest country, is building a new nation. The newly formed South Sudan Theatre Company brings actors together from all over South Sudan and has been invited to perform at the World Shakespeare Festival at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London.
“South Sudan has wept enough, it is time to tell stories, sing songs, dance, recite poetry and shed tears of joy to celebrate a new dawn where artists, writers, poets, playwrights, dancers, commentators, comedians, take centre stage to give our people food for thought, laughter, hope and even provoke. The important role of these creative people cannot be underestimated in peace building and to liberate the South Sudanese mind from negative thinking or feelings of inferiority.” Joseph Abuk, Director, SSTC
The show is the first ever translation of a Shakespeare play into Juba Arabic (translated over the last few months by hand by SSTC Director Joseph Abuk) and is a historic moment for South Sudan - the first time the country will participate in an international cultural event on the world stage. We have the flights and accomodation but still lack some of the real basics for our rehearsals, preparations for travel and to help us document the experience. All the actors and support staff are voluntary and the project is a massive challenge made possible only by the dedication and passion of all involved. We are determined to do everyone who supports us proud!
Every donation will make a huge difference - a fiver or fifty, please pledge what you can and wish the SSTC the best of luck on their journey to London! More information is available on the World Shakespeare Festival website.
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