Dialogue sets the scene


Let’s enjoy an extract from a play and see how dialogue helps to bring the scene to life.


Prepare to read


The poster below advertises a play. Before reading: Skim the information and take notice of the following: 1 What is the title of the play? 2 Are there any clues about what the story is about? 3 What kind of play is it? Is it an action, horror or drama? 4 Would you go and watch this play with your friends? Give a reason for your answer.


“I really enjoyed this show with


my family – I wish all my friends could see it”


The Dove A South African Play Based on the award winning book The Dove by Dianne Stewart


When Grandmother Maloko and her grandchild Lindi are forced into a desperate situation by the floodwaters, a dove comes to their rescue. Don’t miss this wonderful South African drama set in the Valley of a Thousand Hills in Natal. The characters are


“This show taught me a lot about how lucky I am and how hard some people have to work.”


excellently portrayed by our talented, local artists. A must-see for the whole family. Written and directed


by Dianne Stewart


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