The play is set in the height of the Apartheid period in Cape Town, South Africa, and begins with preparations for the New Year Carnivals. Sena is in love with Ahlie, a Muslim who is known as the Sunshine Boy. Mrs. Daniels, her mother, a devout Christian, strongly disapproves of Ahlie. Her hopes rest in the brilliant future of her youngest son.
Year Printed: 2002
First produced in 1963 at "The Little Theatre", Cape Town, South Africa
Running Time: 120 minutes
Acts: 3
Male Cast: 6
Female Cast: 9