A stage play aiming to tackle intolerance of gay people in black communities and churches starts at Windy Brow Theatre on 11 – 21 March 2010.

Tittled Like Cain and Abel, the production of the play was encouraged by the lack of acceptance of bisexual and gay people in black communities.

“Homosexuals are not accepted, they are always labeled and given names that describe their sexuality in negative terms”, said Thapelo Motloung, writer and director of the play.

He added, “The production attempts to create an atmosphere that one must not judge the other person because we all have our own faults.”

The play is centered around two brothers who meet on a church chamber on the wedding day of the other.

When the one brother who is supposed to be getting married comes out as gay, drama unfolds also triggered by the fact that he is the son of a homophobic priest.

Motloung explains that with the play he wants to create dialogue about homosexuality within churches and challenge religious leaders who say homosexuality is ungodly.

“I want people, after watching the play, to go back home and talk about these issues with their families and also evaluate their stance on homosexuality”, he added.

“Motloung wishes to take the play on a national tour “because I feel that issues of homosexuality are a national issue and should not only be tackled in Gauteng”, he said.

Thapelo Motloung has written and directed well known stage plays including; Sins of a man, Maru, and Julius Caesar.

Like Caine and Abel is a complex and emotional portrayal of betrayal, hatred, forgiveness and family ties.

It will be showing at Windy-brow Main Theatre in Hillbrow on Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm, and on Sundays at 3pm. Tickets cost R45 on weekdays and R55 on Fridays to Sundays, and are available at Computicket or at the door.