Race and redemption take centre stage in Kani masterpiece

By The Washington Post | Published 1h ago

In this powerful theatrical face-off, veteran playwright John Kani crafts an intimate portrait of two men - a dying white Shakespearean actor and his black caregiver - whose relationship becomes a microcosm of South Africa's complex racial history. Set against the backdrop of classical theatre, 'Kunene and the King' masterfully weaves personal drama with the country's apartheid legacy, creating a compelling narrative about change, prejudice, and human connection.