Since South Africa's new found democracy the role of South African women in society has been re-defined and has changed in various ways. More and more women are seen to be taking on roles previously occupied by men; in the workplace and in the home environment. Today their voice is recognised and acknowledged in politics, corporate and business sectors. 8 Minuets communicates the narratives of the female condition as experienced by South African women coming from various backgrounds. The stories range from a young girl who out of necessity has to become the head of the family, to women entering the corporate world to take on positions previously occupied by men. The term 'minuets' refers to a a slow static dance and, in this play, this dance is used as a metaphor to tell the four women's stories and their slow static dance with the burdens given to them by their dance partners - by life and society.