‘Moffie, an exploration of love and identity in apartheid SA

FOLLOWING its critically acclaimed run in London, the powerful drama Moffie is set to make its South African debut at the Baxter Theatre’s Flipside, running from September 2 to 27.

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The production, presented by The Common Humanity Arts Trust in association with the Baxter, promises to deliver a poignant exploration of love, survival, and identity during the apartheid era.

Based on the compelling novel by André Carl van der Merwe, Moffie has been expertly adapted for the stage by award-winning playwright Philip Rademeyer, with direction and production led by Greg Karvellas, known for works like Dear Evan Hansen. The compelling narrative follows Nicholas van der Swart, a closeted conscript, as he grapples with societal expectations and his quest for self-identity amidst the oppressive backdrop of South Africa’s 1980s border war.