written by athol fugard
directed by gordon edelstein
main season | thrust stage
january 15–february 28, 2010
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes,
including one 15 minute intermission
the play
Time magazine calls Athol Fugard “the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world.” Now South Africa’s master dramatist comes back to Berkeley Rep with a new show: Coming Home. Ten years after running off to the city to pursue her dreams, Veronika returns in rags. Among her meager belongings, she carries a desperate secret—and determination to plant the seeds of a new life for her son. It’s a “sad, sweet, and gently moving” show, says the New York Times, “a beautifully acted production directed by Gordon Edelstein.” In Coming Home, Fugard once again confronts the hard truths of his homeland while celebrating the power of hope.
the players
Athol Fugard’s scripts have earned countless accolades, including the Academy Award, Obie Award and Tony Award. Berkeley Rep produced three of his previous plays: A Lesson from Aloes, The Road to Mecca and Valley Song.
Gordon Edelstein is artistic director of Long Wharf Theatre, where this show had its world premiere. He has staged acclaimed productions in London, New York and across America.
multimedia
Feel the pulse and passion of South Africa in this sneak peek of Athol Fugard’s Coming Home.
from the blog
Homecoming
Watch and listen to reports on Athol Fugard’s return to Cape Town to direct his “most important” new play.
The sounds of South Africa
Coming Home director Gordon Edelstein shares the songs he selected for the production.
Chatting with Athol Fugard
One of the world’s foremost living playwrights, Coming Home author Athol Fugard talks to the SF Chronicle.