The Road to Mecca - Softcover

Fugard, Athol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0930452798 ISBN 13: 9780930452797

Publisher: Theatre Communications Group, 1993

Synopsis

A South African pastor and a young teacher from Cape Town battle over the fate of an eccentric elderly widow.

About this title

About the Author:

The New Yorker has said of Athol Fugard, "A rare playwright, who could be a primary candidate for either the Nobel Prize in Literature or the Nobel Peace Prize." His major works for the stage include: Blood Knot; "Master Harold"...and the boys; My Children! My Africa!; A Lesson from Aloes; The Road to Mecca; Valley Song; and The Captain's Tiger.

From AudioFile:

The Road to Mecca, by the celebrated South African dramatist Athol Fugard, depicts the struggle of eccentric, reclusive Miss Helen (Julie Harris), whose friend, Elsa (Amy Irving), tries to goad her out of her depression while her pastor (Harris Yulin) attempts to admit her to a nursing home. This idea-rich play probes the concerns of old and young, liberal and conservative, and the secular and religious. The performances are all memorable; Julie Harris movingly brings out the lovable frailty of Miss Helen, and Amy Irving captures both the angry and the caring sides of Elsa. Director Steve Albrezzi's occasional use of subtle background music highlights the play's lyrical moments. G.H. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0930452798
• ISBN 13: 9780930452797
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80