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"This production was site-specific, making use of the space and elements found there. The cast moved the story from one outdoor location to the next, incorporating trees, grass and stones into the narrative." | This review was revised and updated by the participant. This is the second version of this review, which forms part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"The production does not only contribute to case studies in the development of the choreopoem as a dramatic style of African storytelling for post-apartheid South Africa, but also serves as a social agent that holds a mirror to society, challenging the audience to question their role in the marginalisation of women." | This review was revised and updated by the participant. This is the second version of this review, which forms part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

Here is the first round of feedback from the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop mentors: Tracy Saunders and Nkgopoleng Moloi react to the first version of Kwanele Nyembe’s theatre review.

Here is the first round of feedback from the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop mentors: Tracy Saunders and Nkgopoleng Moloi react to the first version of Alberto Smit’s theatre review.

Here is the first round of feedback from the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop mentors: Tracy Saunders and Nkgopoleng Moloi react to the first version of Klara van Rooyen’s theatre review.

Here is the first round of feedback from the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop mentors: Tracy Saunders and Nkgopoleng Moloi react to the first version of Ignus Rademeyer’s theatre review.

Here is the first round of feedback from the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop mentors: Tracy Saunders and Nkgopoleng Moloi react to the first version of Jane Mpholo’s theatre review.

Hier is die eerste terugvoer vanaf die mentors van die LitNet STAND-teaterresensieslypskool. Wayne Muller en Mercy Kannemeyer reageer op die eerste weergawe van Olga Leonard se resensie.

Hier is die eerste terugvoer vanaf die mentors van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool. Wayne Muller en Mercy Kannemeyer reageer op die eerste weergawe van Paul Kammies se resensie.

Hier is die eerste terugvoer vanaf die mentors van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool. Wayne Muller en Mercy Kannemeyer reageer op die eerste weergawe van Cathy Hugo se resensie.

Hier is die eerste terugvoer vanaf die mentors van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool. Wayne Muller en Jean Meiring reageer op die eerste weergawe van Candice Jantjies se resensie.

Hier is die eerste terugvoer vanaf die mentors van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool. Wayne Muller en Mercy Kannemeyer reageer op die eerste weergawe van Jeani Heyns se resensie.

"Op papie’ issi storie van ses gevangenes intriguing, die typa storie wat jy sal dink isse drama type. Ongelukkig, issie vehaal nie so eenvoudig’ie – die question van vryheid, die notions van wat normaal is, die strategy van survival, alles is inni microcosm vanni tronk geplace." | Hierdie resensie vorm deel van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool.

"In ’n tyd waarin die relevansie van teater soms vraagtekens trek, bied Die ontelbare ’n verfrissende alternatief." | Hierdie resensie vorm deel van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool.

"Dit staan kunstenaars vry om die kritiek te gebruik om hul werk te verbeter, maar om tweespraak te maak, wil ek sê dit is húl plig teenoor die teaterganger om sonder sentimentaliteit – soos die resensent ook maar moet doen – te gaan besin en juis dit te doen." Hierdie resensie vorm deel van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool.

"Salome se swye word byna die hardste stem op die verhoog. In haar alomteenwoordigheid lê die konstante herinnering van gebroke beloftes." Hierdie resensie vorm deel van die LitNet | STAND-teaterresensieslypskool.

"The church scene in Around the fire takes the issue of femicide and displays comically to the audience how South Africans have become desensitised to femicide." | This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"The use of puppetry introduces an ancient elemental magic that captures the folklore and imbedded oral storytelling of its Karoo people." | This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"This immersive theatre experience was nothing short of extraordinary, paying meticulous attention to detail while honouring the authenticity of South African stories. It was an experience that transcended conventional theatre, immersing us in the world of amaDongwe." | This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.

"The core of Monster lies in its narrative structure, a mosaic of tragedy, complicity and moral ambiguity. The clever integration of all parts within the theatre space and the unconventional approach to storytelling set Monsters apart from the other productions at the Woordfees that deal with violence and tragedy."| This review is part of the LitNet | STAND theatre review workshop.