(Rachel
Abrahams, Zinhle Gumede, Leagan Peffer, TK Quvane & Nkululeko Ntombela)
Worlds
Apart, an exciting dance drama choreographed by
Adele Blank and the dancers of the Playhouse Dance Residency, returns in a
revamped version to the Playhouse Drama stage this weekend as part of The
Playhouse Company’s current season of New Stages.
The New Stages programme seeks to present
South African productions that, as entertainment, are creative, original and
thought-provoking. Each of the productions staged during the Playhouse
Company’s New Stages Festival, representing drama and dance respectively, has
an inherent message.
First seen during the Playhouse Company’s
2012 South African Women’s Arts Festival, Worlds
Apart explores issues that often arise when women from rural communities
move into city environments. Reminiscent of life’s circular journey, it is
derived from a tale by renowned story-teller Gcina Mhlophe, whose narration can
be heard on the soundtrack to which the dancers perform.
“As traditional women today seek to become
part of urban life, they often find the experience clashes with who they are –
making them feel ‘worlds apart’”, says Blank, one of South Africa’s most
distinguished choreographers and dance teachers. “Ultimately, the show is about
carrying on with life, while retaining a healthy perspective of where we come
from, and keeping in touch with our roots and origins.”
Dancers appearing in Worlds Apart include
Zinhle Gumede, Rachel Abrahams, Nkanyiso Kunene, Sandile Mbili, Nkululeko
Ntombela, Parvishen Paideya, Leagen Peffer, Thobeka Quvane and Michael
Jakavula.
Public performances will take place in the Playhouse
Drama on May 24 at 19h00 and on May 25 at 14h30 and 19h00. Tickets R80 booked through
Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or online at www.computicket.com.
Alternatively, book through the Playhouse House box office on 031 369 9540
(office hours).
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