Pieces Of Me

The Market Theatre Foundation, in partnership with ASSITEJ South Africa, proudly presents Pieces of Me—a deeply moving, real-life story from veteran South African actress Bo Petersen.

This critically acclaimed play is a raw and fiercely personal exploration of identity, race, and the transgenerational trauma of apartheid. Written and performed by Petersen herself, it delves into the hidden histories that shape us and the fragile threads that bind families together.

At 19, Bo Petersen uncovered a life-altering secret—one that reshaped her understanding of family forever. Her father, classified as Coloured under apartheid, had spent decades passing as White to evade the brutal restrictions of the era. His deception allowed him to marry the love of his life—Bo’s mother, a White woman unaware of his true origins—at a time when interracial marriage was illegal.

In discovering his secret, Bo became its guardian, forging a silent, unspoken pact with her father. To navigate the weight of this shared complicity, she began writing—fragmented reflections of his life, his passing, and ultimately, her own.

Pieces Of Me tickets are available online through Webtickets.

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