The Island (Broadway, Edison Theatre, 1974) | Playbill

The Island

Broadway
Play
Original


SYNOPSIS:

John and Winston are political prisoners on South Africa’s infamous Robben Island, spending their days toiling at grueling, futile tasks in the prison’s quarry. At night, they secretly rehearse a two-man version of Antigone and find solace and strength in their burgeoning friendship. The Island is at once a sobering glimpse into the social, physical, and psychological wounds of Apartheid; a lesson in the complex work of liberation; and a testament to the transformative power of theatre.

Awards

Drama Desk Award
1975 Outstanding Actor in a Play Nominee
1975 Outstanding Actor in a Play Nominee
1975 Outstanding New Play (Foreign) Nominee
1975 Outstanding Director of a Play Nominee
New York Drama Critics' Circle
1975 Best Play Nominee
Tony Award
1975 Best Actor in a Play Winner
1975 Best Actor in a Play Winner
1975 Play Nominee
1975 Best Direction of a Play Nominee
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