"Ubu and the Truth Commission"

"Ubu and the Truth Commission" is a theatrical production created by South African playwright Jane Taylor. It combines the absurd comedy of Alfred Jarry's "Ubu Roi" with the real-life work of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which addressed past abuses during apartheid. The play uses satire, humor, and performance art to explore themes of power, violence, and the complex process of truth-telling and reconciliation. Through this innovative approach, it encourages reflection on justice and healing in a society recovering from conflict.