Bogatsu's book goes on stage

Mpho Tlale | Thursday January 23, 2014 16:23

The Motswana author, who is residing in her marital land, Germany, has allowed her book to go on stage as part of marketing.

The theme is the interaction of the social lives of Batswana and Germans.

The director of the play Tefo Paya said that the book characters come alive in the form of a musical.

Bogatsu is included in the playing as a reader, sharing excepts from the book. Paya said that the event, termed the musical night will have two takes, the first part will feature young and upcoming local artists who will sing, dance and recite some poetry.

The second part will be the presentation of the play itself, featuring six characters. Paya said that this is where Bogatsu will go on stage to read from her book.  He revealed that the introductory part would start with German and Botswana airports and showing their contrasts.

From there it will then go into detail  to show the difference in the lifestyles of both nations.

The play starts at 7:00 pm and the tickets are available at P150.