The classic South African jazz opera, King Kong - presented in a new edition at the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town in July, and now showing at the Joburg Theatre until 8 October - is a metaphor of South African tragedy. It reflects the obverse of the country's great historic myth.
King Kong is a drama of failure, speaking to today through the music of Todd Matshikiza and the lyrics of Pat Williams with authentic, compelling force.
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