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04.08 – 05.10.2026
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Step into the charged atmosphere of a 1950s South African tea shop in Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold”…and the Boys, a gripping, deeply personal drama that unflinchingly confronts the realities of race, power, and betrayal. On a rainy afternoon, Hally, a white teenager, passes the time with Sam and Willie, two Black waiters who have helped raise him by filling the gaps of a broken home with warmth, wisdom, and laughter. But as the day unfolds, playful memories give way to painful truths, and a single moment threatens to shatter the fragile bond between them forever.
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Content Advisory: This production contains profanity. Age Recommendation: 12+ All Geffen Playhouse productions are intended for an adult audience; children under 10 years of age will not be admitted.
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Master Harold and the Boys (1984 Movie)
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In the rich and often painful landscape of South African theatre, few artistic partnerships have been as transformative or enduring as that between John Kani and Athol Fugard.
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