Overview
The award-winning stage play and subsequent film, Driving Miss Daisy, ran at the Fugard Theatre from the 23rd of March to the 1st of April; it was translated into Afrikaans and ran with English subtitles.
Sandra Prinsloo and John Kani, supported by Jacques Bessinger, performed the lead roles as the elderly Miss Daisy and Hoke. Miss Daisy is initially reluctant when her son appoints Hoke as her chauffeur after she writes off her car. A special bond gradually unfolds as Hoke and Daisy develop a friendship despite racial boundaries and social standings.
Details
First performance
13 March 2017
Final performance
1 April 2017
Venue
Main Theare
Cast
Starring
Sandra Prinsloo
John Kani
Jacques Bessenger
Creative team
Translation
Saartjie Botha
Director
Christiaan Olwagen
Design
Rocco Pool
Costume Design
Birrie Le Roux
Lighting
Wolf Britz