In 1973, 'Sizwe Banzi is Dead' and 'The Island,' which I co-wrote with Athol Fugard and Winston Ntshona, transferred from The Royal Court Theatre to the Ambassadors Theatre in the West End. — John Kani Copy Share Image
Over the years, many young actors have approached me: Vusi Kunene, Sello Maake ka Ncube, and Seputla Sebogodi. They all said, 'Hey Bra John, let's do 'The Island and we want you to direct.' But somehow, my heart was not… — John Kani Copy Share Image
All over the world, there is someone sitting in a cell because he or she is not allowed freedom of expression. — John Kani Copy Share Image
I still remember the moment when my teacher, Mr. Budaza, walked into class and said, 'Today we are going to study 'Julius Caesar,' one… — John Kani Copy Share Image
I have never been attracted to television work. Even to appear in series and soapies. I have always appeared in theatre and major movies,… — John Kani Copy Share Image
Working with my friend Sir Antony Sher is truly one of the highlights of my career as an artist. — John Kani Copy Share Image
In Australia, I almost became a counsellor. At the end of each performance there would be a queue of sobbing people backstage. They all… — John Kani Copy Share Image
What does Macbeth want? What does Shakespeare want? What does Othello want? What does James want? What does Arthur Miller want when he wrote?… — John Kani Copy Share Image
Every time there is a movie that tells a South African story, it is done by someone who must be taught the right way… — John Kani Copy Share Image
In South Africa, it is different. When you are born not even your father knows what is going to happen in your life. — John Kani Copy Share Image
