Re-imagining black history on stage with 'Venus' Daughter'

Meghan Swaby's new play runs at Toronto's Obsidian Theatre Company until February 28

Media | 'Venus' Daughter' re-imagines black history on stage

Caption: Obsidian Theatre Company is staging the world premiere of Meghan Swaby's new play "Venus' Daughter." The play follows a modern day woman who is guided by the spirit of a woman who was part of a human zoo exhibit in the 19th century.

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Meghan Swaby's new play Venus' Daughter(external link) is about a modern-day woman who is guided by the spirit of Sara Baartman — a Khoisan woman from 19th century South Africa who was sold to a human zoo in Paris. Her remains were kept on display in a museum until repatriated to South Africa in 2002.
In this clip from Exhibitionists, host Amanda Parris visited Obsidian Theatre Company — where the play is currently having its premiere run — for a behind-the-scenes look at the production. Obsidian is notably celebrating its 15th year of promoting stories of black voices and mentoring culturally diverse emerging playwrights.
Venus' Daughter(external link). Created by Meghan Swaby. Directed by Philip Akin.
Obsidian Theatre Company, Toronto.
Until Feb 28. www.obsidiantheatre.com(external link)
Watch Exhibitionists(external link) Sunday at 4:30pm (5pm NT) on CBC Television.