A Personal Memoir of South Africa's Legendary Musical
Pat Williams offers a warm, candid memoir of King Kong, the electrifying 1959 South African musical she helped shape. As the show's lyricist, Williams retraces the creative spark that brought together talented Black performers, musicians and supportive allies to defy social limits under apartheid.
This personal account mixes backstage colour, the thrill of early performances and the surprise of international recognition, while following the lives of artists who went on to global fame.
Gentle, observant and hopeful, the book explores how a single production became a beacon of artistic collaboration and resilience — and how those heady moments changed Williams and a nation’s cultural landscape for years to come.
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Personal Memoirs, Music, Ethnic, Genres & Styles, Musicals, Performing Arts, Broadway & Musicals Dimensions: 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.0 cm Book Condition: Very Good
