Deception and delusion in the Copperbelt

Natasha Mumba’s play Copperbelt which had its premiere at Soulpepper on Tuesday evening is a very interesting work.  On one level it’s a tight, well crafted drama in the “dysfunctional family” genre so beloved by playwrights.  Intergenerational and gender role conflicts abound.  But beneath that there’s something much more interesting.

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