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One day. One message. Without women, South Africa stops. South Africa on Pause: Women Demand Action Against Violence Ahead of G20 On 21 November 2025, South Africa will witness a powerful, urgent call for change. Women for Change, an NGO advocating for women and children, is leading a nationwide purple shutdown to demand that gender-based violence and femicide be declared a national disaster. The message is clear: enough is enough. Spokesperson Cameron Kasambala told SABC News, “We asked the government to declare gender-based violence, femicide as a national disaster. We asked for them to improve comprehensive education,   so many things are in place; what we need is action and implementation.” The shutdown comes just before the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, the first time an African country hosts this global event. Activists hope the timing will spotlight South Africa’s escalating crisis of violence against women and children, an urgent issue with social and economic consequences. A...

This review focuses exclusively on the performance of the play and its original literary content. The key areas of discussion include:     Plot Analysis: An exploration of the storyline and its development.   Character Development: Examination of the characters' arcs and their significance within the narrative.   Directorial Choices: Evaluation of the director's vision and how it influenced the overall production.     Acting Performance: Assessment of the actors' portrayals and their impact on the audience. Technical Elements: Consideration of the set design, lighting, sound, and costuming in relation to the performance.     Themes and Messages: Analysis of the underlying themes and messages presented in the play.       PRODUCTION REVIEWS: HERBERT CHAIR WRITING BY IMOLEAYO ADISA, DIRECTED BY SUNDE SEJIRO, IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THA 308 – SPECIALIZED STUDENT IN THE ARTS OF THEATRE (DIRECTING) Not every pro...

PREFACE This critique is authored by OROLE OLAYINMIKA JUMOKE  following an insightful viewing of the play staged and directed by Effiong Simon, on the 25 th of September. 2025, in the Department of Theatre and Film Arts at Lagos State University. This critique partially fulfills the requirements for THA 308 – Specialize student in art of the Theatre Arts (Theory and Criticism).   CONTENTS 1 .      Introduction    2.      Nature of dramatic theory and criticism 3.     Critique theory: Expressive         4.     Plot analysis       5.     About the author 6.     About the director    7.     Directorial choice 8.     Analysis of acting and technical elements                                                  ...