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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

THE MUSHROOM PEOPLE

The Mushroom People, a children’s theatre piece written by author Anrie le Roux has been delightfully adapted for the stage by Barbie Meyer and Bets Basson. The production features Barbie Meyer, James Williamson and Steyn Fourie and runs over the festive season at Butterfly Valley in Ramsgate.

Audiences are invited to: “Come and see how the Mushies get to know butterflies in their splendour and ingeniousness, saving Mushroom Land from a colourless future. Come and meet the marionettes-on-strings: The kindly young man and the wise old kind, the seafarers in their mushroom boat and big, magical, colourful butterflies.....”

Presented by Shigh Art and produced by Anrie le Roux, the 30-minute performances take place at 11h00 on December 11, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23 and 30 as well as January 4. Tickets R30 (R20 children) booked on 076 535 0874 or 082 496 8234. Butterfly Valley is situated at 46 Fascadale Road in Ramsgate.