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Open University/BBC World Drama Winner of the English as a 2nd language prize in the BBC World Service/British Council International Playwriting Competition. In the beautiful resort of Kariba, Zimb...abwe, three women are tired of working for their "madams" - washing clothes and cleaning the rooms of the nearby Safari Park. They have ideas to make money for themselves. Ndaka wants a better life for her children and Magi thinks she's fallen in love with a wealthy guest. The Park's owner, Mum Karen, is desperately trying to hide how bad business really is. Ndaka's husband, Max, has a vision to modernise things. But when tragedy strikes, will it be tradition that saves them? Cast Ndaka ….. Adelayo Adedayo - Magi ….. Nadine Marshall - Chiedza ….. Susan Wokoma - Karen ….. Haydn Gwynne - Max ….. Obi Abili - Tendai ….. Nyasha Hatendi - Witchdoctor/Nurse ….. Jude Akuwudike - Nurse 2 ….. Anniwaa Buachie - Madame Blythe ….. Jane Slavin
Open University/BBC World Drama Winner of the English as a 2nd language prize in the BBC World Service/British Council International Playwriting Competition. In the beautiful resort of Kariba, Zimb...abwe, three women are tired of working for their "madams" - washing clothes and cleaning the rooms of the nearby Safari Park. They have ideas to make money for themselves. Ndaka wants a better life for her children and Magi thinks she's fallen in love with a wealthy guest. The Park's owner, Mum Karen, is desperately trying to hide how bad business really is. Ndaka's husband, Max, has a vision to modernise things. But when tragedy strikes, will it be tradition that saves them? Cast Ndaka ….. Adelayo Adedayo - Magi ….. Nadine Marshall - Chiedza ….. Susan Wokoma - Karen ….. Haydn Gwynne - Max ….. Obi Abili - Tendai ….. Nyasha Hatendi - Witchdoctor/Nurse ….. Jude Akuwudike - Nurse 2 ….. Anniwaa Buachie - Madame Blythe ….. Jane Slavin
| First transmission date: | 2015-04-11 |
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| Original broadcast channel: | BBC World Service |
| Published: | 2013 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OU Digital Archive web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:55:00 |
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| Producer: | Marion Nancarrow |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Production number: | AUDA744B |
| Available to public: | no |
