Poison is set in the Cape Flats and reimagines Othello against a backdrop of drugs and gangsterism. The musical was later revised as Danger in the Dark.

Writing Credits

Book: David Kramer. Music and lyrics by David Kramer and Taliep Petersen.

Productions

1992: CAPAB Opera
1994: Volkswagen Music Active
1995: The Port Elizabeth Opera House
2004: The Baxter Theatre Center

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