Musho! - PANSA’s
ninth annual celebration of one and two person theatre, runs at Catalina Theatre, Wilson’s Wharf, from January 15
to 20.
The Performing Arts
Network of South Africa, PANSA, jumps into the new year with vigour by staging
a busy festival of 14 productions which showcase smaller theatrical works, all
featuring either one or two actors. Each production is staged for one
performance only (except Freeze!
which has two showings) in a packed programme, ending with a master-class for
theatre practitioners on January 20.
All shows are R50
per ticket – with concession tickets going for R30. There are all-day Saturday
and Sunday tickets for R100. Musho! with
a Twist tickets and New Director’s
Development productions are on a Pay What You Can donation basis. Block
booking discounts are available. Booking is at Computicket or on 0861 915 8000
or visit www.computicket.com
More information is
available on www.mushofestival.co.za or email knz@pansa.org.za or call Catalina Theatre on 031 837 5999. Theatre
practitioners wishing to secure their places at the Master-Class on January 20 from
10h00 until noon, should contact kzn@pansa.org.za
Herewith the line-up for the Musho! Festival
January 15 at 20h00: Elimboland
In the misty borderlands of the hereafter, two men find
themselves alone … and dead. In order to determine their ultimate destination
they have to uncover the secrets of their past. Written and directed by Gisele
Turner and performed by Jem Atkins and Gabriel Miya.
Comedy. 55 minutes. Ages 16 and up
January 16 at 20h00: Dear
Breeder.
Created and performed by Karen Logan and Kasia Vosloo.
Comedy/ musical. 50 minutes. PG 13
January 17 at 18h00: White
Christmas
Every year the Van Niekerks go ‘upmarket’ and spend the
festive season at the Margate Caravan Park. But this year’s holiday will be
different. Way different. Written and directed by Clinton Marius and performed
by Marco Kotze.
Comedy. 60 minutes. Ages 16 and up.
January 17 at 20h00 – Meze,
Mira and Make-up
Written by Irene Stephanou, directed by Reno Spanoudes and performed
by Taryn Papadopoulos Louch. Fresh from sold-out shows in Johannesburg comes
the hilarious account of an adolescent Greek girl growing up against the grain.
In a world where being asked to dance is the penultimate prize, Mira articulates
her encounters in a mimicry of colourful characters with lashings of laughter,
and chooses a suitor of her own.
Comedy. 70 minutes. Ages 13 and up.
January 18 at 12 noon – Freeze
The talk of the Edinburgh festival! Described as “minimal,
beautiful and breakable”. Dutch performance artist Nick Steur balances rocks on
top of each other to a suspenseful commentary. No glue, cement, or tricks
involved. It’s all about concentration and finding the balance between your own
force of will and the stone. Sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the
Netherlands through Twist Theatre Development Projects. (Additional performance
on January 19 at 12 noon)
Performance art. Lasts between 30 and 70 minutes. Ages 12
and up. This is an outdoor performance. Please dress accordingly.
January 18 at 14h00 –
Musho with a Twist 1
A double bill of two short shows created by Siyathuthuka
Arts in association with writer/director Zwai Mgijima, and Izwi Youth Arts with
writer/director Neil Coppen.
January 18 at 16h00 - The
Crook’s Eye
Written and directed by Mthokozisi Zulu. Mentored by Daisy Spencer
and performed by Sibongiseni Shezi and Luthando Mthembu. The rate of crime in
Mzansi is on the increase ... this exciting new drama looks into the life of a
man who is tired of crime and devotes his time to preparing to meet the crook’s
eye and walk away undefeated by it. Part of the New Directors’ Development
Project, supported by the Arts and Culture Trust.
Drama / Physical theatre. 50 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
January 18 at 18h00 – The
Shoe Man
Written and directed by previous Musho! audience favourite
award-winner, Samson Mlambo and performed by Reggie Ndlovu. Dedicated to the
late Andile “King, Jesus” Mdletshe. Growing up in rural area, a young man known
by his nickname The Shoe Man takes us
through a journey typical of South African youth today. He is faced with the
difficulties of paying school fees, finishing matric, and finding a job.
Drama. 35 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
January 18 at 20h00 – The
God Complex
Directed by Sylvaine Strike and acted by Daniel Buckland, who
jointly created the piece. Using comedy and visual theatre, this work subverts
the role of the supreme patriarchal figure into part bumbling scientist, part
desperate showman and part loving but misguided father figure. Omnipotence and
omniscience are turned on their heads and replaced with charming ineptitude and
bewildered panic.
Physical Theatre. 50 minutes, All Ages.
January 19 at 12 noon – Freeze
Sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
through Twist Theatre Development Projects this production was the talk of the
Edinburgh festival! Described as “minimal, beautiful and breakable”. Dutch
performance artist Nick Steur balances rocks on top of each other to a
suspenseful commentary. No glue, cement, or tricks involved. It’s all about
concentration and finding the balance between your own force of will and the
stone.
Performance art. Lasts between 30 and 70 minutes. This is an
outdoor performance - please dress accordingly. Ages 12 and up.
January 19 at 14h00 – Musho
with a Twist 2
A double bill of two short shows, created by Lashona Arts in
association with writer/director Vice Motshabi Monageng, and Afriboa Arts with
writer/director Xolani Dlongolo.
January 19 at 16h00 - Back
To Night Under The Street Poles
Written and directed by Wiseman Mncube. Mentored by Roel
Twijnstra and performed by Ayanda Fali. Part of the New Directors’ Development
Project, supported by the Arts and Culture Trust. On the day that she is
getting her freedom back, she is afraid to walk out of jail. She survived 18
years of imprisonment by using her imagination. She doesn't know that
imagination is waiting for her outside.
Drama. 50 minutes. Ages 14 and up.
January 19 at 18h00 – Dette
in Africa
Sponsored by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
through Twist Theatre Development Projects. Billed as ‘stand-up economy’; on a
trip to Kenya, award-winning Dutch theatre-maker Dette Glashouwer spoke with
slum dwellers, visionaries and dealers in phone credit and asked: “What is
money and how could it be different?” In times of crisis, this work is full of
surprises and unexpected insights, sexy solutions and a rumble in the jungle.
Comedy. 60 minutes. All ages.
January 20– 10h00 to 12 noon – Masterclass
Dette Glashouwer from the Netherlands will facilitate a
workshop on translating ideas into action and ways to gain autobiographical
knowledge to create universal art. The workshop focuses on how to gain
awareness mentally and physically and to perform it right away. Ideal for
performers, directors and teachers. The workshop is free but bookings are
essential. Book through PANSA on 031 201 4750.
The Musho! Festival 2014 is presented by PANSA with support
from Twist Theatre Development Projects, The KZN Department of Arts And
Culture, The Daily News, BASA and The Arts And Culture Trust.
Ticket prices: R50 (R30 students, OAPS and PANSA members). Special
all-day tickets for Saturday and Sunday: R100 per day.
Tickets for Musho! with a Twist or New Directors’
Development Project: Pay what you can
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