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‘I’m Sorry Mr President’ returns to Maitisong

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After watching the Rocks Production’s popular yet educational play titled A Day Before Persecution- ‘I’m Sorry Mr President', a few years back, the drama continues to captivate audiences with its masterful blend of suspense, drama, and mystery, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats as the characters’ secrets slowly unravel.

A Day Before Execution “I’m Sorry Mr. President” showcased at Maitisong Theatre-Maru-A-Pula School, on Tuesday evening. The 1-hour 20-minute production evokes all kinds of emotions. It is an eye-opening story that touches on different social ills affecting people daily. The play was a powerful, gripping story-telling, heart-wrenching stories of GBV performed by five experienced strong women in theatre, whose encounters with gender-based violence (GBV), rape, and drugs, led them to the death row.

Through this poignant production, the production team shone a light on the shadowy corners of society and demanded an end to the suffering. The production ignited audiences’ soul and challenged their perspective on issues affecting society daily. A Day before Execution, “I’m sorry, Mr President” was not just a play but also a call to action.

Editor's Comment
Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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