Master Harold...and the Boys is a profound drama set against the backdrop of South African apartheid, blending a coming-of-age story with timeless themes of racism, friendship, and reconciliation. First produced in 1982, this play has since become a stage classic, celebrated for its exploration of injustice and its resonance that transcends both borders and eras. Hailed by Time as the work of "the greatest active playwright in the English-speaking world," it remains a powerful reflection on the human condition.