WHAT'S ON – Theatre
Shirley Valentyn
Somewhere on the Border
Did We Dance
Bullets over Bishop Lavis
Wordsmith's Theatre Factory bied aan
SHIRLEY VALENTYN
31 Januarie – 18 Februarie (Golden Arrow Studio)
Skrywer: Willy Russell
Vertaling en regie: Hennie van Greunen
Stelontwerp: Kosie Smit
Met Shaleen Surtie-Richards
Sy's terug! Met meer as 400 vertonings landwyd, kom Shirley op publieke aandrang terug na die Kaap, waar sy hoort. Nadat die Afrikaanse weergawe by die 2008 ABSA KKNK geopen het, het Shirley tot einde 2010 die hele land platgetoer. In 2011 het sy bietjie gerus maar nou kry gehore weer die kans om saam met dié unieke vrou te reis: vanaf haar huis in Bellville tot op die Griekse eiland waar sy uiteindelik weer haarself vind.
Wenner van die ABSA KKNK en Aardklop gewildsheidspryse sowel as 'n Fleur du Cap-toekenning.
'Shirley Valentyn ... is one of the finest productions I have ever seen.' Clinton Marius in Artsmart
'The fusion of Van Greunen's delicate direction and Surtie-Richards' superb understanding of the conflicted world of her character is a marriage made in theatre-heaven.' Daniel Derckson, The Writing Studio
'Dit is min dat 'n mens Surtie-Richards in só 'n nommerpas rol beleef met 'n vertolking wat 'n mens vir 'n tweede keer na die kaartjieskantoor wil laat hardloop.' Kobus Burger, Beeld
'[Shirley Valentyn] werk soos 'n bom, 'n bom wat Shaleen Surtie-Richards met haar uitmuntende karakterisering laat ontplof.' Elretha Britz, Volksblad
'It's a magical play that reaches its target audience through humour, draws them in and silences them with pathos…' Diane de Beer, Pretoria News
'Bekoorlike Shirley Valentyn lééf in Afrikaans.' Mariana Malan, Die Burger
Dates and Times:
Opens on Tuesday, 31 January, at 19:00
Thereafter Tuesday–Saturday at 19:00
Matinees at 14:00 on Saturdays and Sundays
Price:
R100
Discounts:
Students R70 on production of valid student card
Senior citizens R70 for matinees only
Block bookings of 10 or more R70
For corporate bookings, charities and school block bookings please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962 or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, or e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za or carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Book online through Computicket.
Intrepid Theatre presents
SOMEWHERE ON THE BORDER
22 February – 17 March (Flipside)
Written by Anthony Akerman
Directed by André Odendaal
With Glen Biderman-Pam, Charles Bouguenon, Dylan Horley, Luan Jacobs, André Lötter, Kaz McFadden, Ndino Ndilula
Written in exile, intercepted in the post and banned as a publication by apartheid censorship because the language was considered "offensive" and the portrayal of the South African armed forces "prejudicial to the safety of the state", Anthony Akerman’s Somewhere on the Border was hailed by the Argus as "the toast of the Grahamstown Festival" when it opened in 1986. Exactly 25 years after the play was first performed in Grahamstown, André Odendaal’s production opened at the 2011 National Arts Festival. Leon van Nierop concluded his review on Artslink by saying, "the play performs an open heart surgery on the South African psyche. It is timely, finely acted and forcefully directed. See it at all costs."
Age restriction: PG 16
Dates and Times:
Preview on Wednesday, 22 February, at 20:00
Opens on Thursday, 23 February, at 20:00
Thereafter Monday–Saturday at 20:00 except 2 and 3 March at 19:00
Matinee at 14:00 on Saturday 10 March
Prices:
Preview R80
Monday–Thursday R100
Friday and Saturday R120
Discounts:
Students and senior citizens R70
Block bookings of 10 or more R85
For corporate bookings, charities and school block bookings please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962 or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, or e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za or carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Book online through Computicket.
The Baxter Theatre Centre and Mopo Productions
in association with the Steve Biko Foundation present
DID WE DANCE
UKUTSHONA KO MENDI / THE SINKING OF THE MENDI
23 February – 10 March (Golden Arrow Studio)
Written by Lara Foot
Directed by Mandla Mbothwe
Did We Dance, written by Lara Foot and narrated through African elements, sounds and movements, tells the epic story of men trapped on the Mendi as it sank during World War 1 in 1917.
Directed by the Steve Biko Foundation's artistic director and internationally acclaimed theatre director and storyteller Mandla Mbothwe, the play has cast a talented group of performers from across South Africa to create moments from our history that speak of the bravery of these men. A remarkable cast of 8 talented actors brings this 100-year-old fateful event back to vivid life. The script is based on the book Black Valour by Norman Clothier, and the production was first presented in King William's Town, in the heartland of the Eastern Cape, to critical acclaim.
Dates and Times:
Preview on Thursday, 23 February, at 19:00
Opens on Friday, 24 February, at 19:00
Thereafter Monday–Saturday at 19:00 except 6 March (18:00)
Matinees at 14:00 on Saturday 25 February and 10 March
School performances at 11:00 on 28 February, 1 and 8 March
Prices:
Mondays R90 (see Baxter Mondays below)
Tuesday–Thursday and matinees R80
Friday and Saturday R100
Discounts:
Block bookings of 10 or more R60
School block bookings R40
For corporate bookings, charities and school block bookings please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962 or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, or e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za or carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
BAXTER MONDAYS
Special offer for Monday nights only. Have a light meal and see a performance of Did We Dance for only R90.
Book online through Computicket.
Jester Productions present
BULLETS OVER BISHOP LAVIS
23 April – 12 May (Golden Arrow Studio)
Written by Christo Davids and Jody Abrahams
Directed by Jody Abrahams
Cast: Abduraghman Adams, Diaan Lawrenson, Charlton George, Euodia Sampson
Bishop Lavis. Cape Flats, notoriously known for its drugs, crime and bloodthirsty gangsters. Jerome and Ronnie are blood brothers, but one night a shooting changed everything. Seven years later Ronnie is a successful criminal lawyer and Jerome an ex-con looking for his street brother to complete the last part of their pact. This is where the story begins ...
Not suitable for children under 12
Dates and Times:
Preview on Monday, 23 April, at 20:15
Opens on Tuesday, 24 April, at 20:15
Thereafter Monday–Saturday at 20:15
Prices:
Mondays R90 (see Baxter Mondays below)
Tuesday–Thursday R95
Friday and Saturday R120
Discounts:
Senior citizens R65 (Tuesday–Thursday only)
Students R75 (Tuesday–Thursday only)
Block bookings of 10 or more R75 (Tuesday–Thursday), R100 (Friday and Saturday)
For corporate bookings, charities and school block bookings please contact Sharon Ward on 021 680 3962 or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, or e-mail sharon.ward@uct.ac.za or carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
BAXTER MONDAYS
Special offer for Monday nights only. Have a light meal and see a performance of Bullets over Bishop Lavis for only R90.
Booking opens on 12 March 2012