Kaniveya Hadu

A Kannada Adaptation of Athol Fugard’s Valley Song. This is a story of South Africa. But like all the great works, this play has a possibility. of presentation beyond space and time. This production is such an attempt to transpose beyond all the boundaries. The ‘song’ of the valley crosses the valley, the life inside the valley continues its song. the play unveils this conflict.

The play showcases and tries balance the lives of the aborigines who are alienated and enslaved in their own land, the miracles of the land where small seeds grow into big fruit, and the cities that sow the dream of liberation despite the many dangers. The play makes us not to see life in black and white, but to see it through logical and rational vision. Here, the playwright insists that the character of playwright and of Grandpa Bucks should be played by the same actor, thereby directing us not to emotionally lean to any one side of the conflict.

This is how the song of the valley resounds; not only in our hearts, but also in our minds:

I am incredibly hurt and angry about South Africa’s history and present. But love is the only energy I’ve ever used as a writer. I’ve never written out of anger, although anger has informed love. – Athol Fugard.