The Island Playbill - Nov 1974
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.
| 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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