âKiss of the Spider Womanâ explores issues of identity and sexuality
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This Youth Month, the Baxter Theatre is set to host a modern classic, Marcel Puigâs extraordinary play, titled âKiss of the Spider Womanâ with multi-award-winning Sylvaine Strike at the helm as the director.
Originally written in Spanish in 1972 by Puig, translated into English by Allan Baker, âKiss of the Spider Womanâ, has captured the attention of audiences for its romantic drama, political outcry and postmodern style portrayed through its two characters, Molina and Valentin.
In 1983, the play was adapted for the stage.
The production sees Mbulelo Grootboom play the character of Valentin while Wessel Pretorius brings to life the character of Molina in this journey of self-awareness, intrigue, romance, revolution, love and betrayal.