(Kagisho
Tsimakwane, Sipho Zakwe, Gabriel Miya & Lungani Mabaso. Pic by Val Adamson)
DUT presents the stage adaptation of Sir Anthony Burgess’ iconic novella, A Clockwork Orange, a cautionary tale and dark social satire about extreme youth violence, which comes to the newly-refurbished Courtyard Theatre from May 23.
Performed by student actors from the
Department of Drama and Production Studies in the Durban University of
Technology, A Clockwork Orange pokes
fun at the kind of values that promote masculine behaviour as aggressive and
unemotional, and offers social commentary on the youth’s struggle to find
themselves in the layers of socialisation embedded with their behaviour.
The production weaves in hints of physical
theatre and gritty imagery to reflect aspects of male rituals in which
assertive and hostile behaviour is encouraged. The design, inspired by the
street art of British artist Banksy and abandoned buildings and cities is
reminiscent of the ruin and decay of the promise of youth. The music in the
play, central to heightening the violence-fuelled misadventures of Alex,
includes Beethoven’s ninth symphony.
Directed by junior lecturer Marcia Peschke,
A Clockwork Orange will run from May 23
to 30 at 19h00 at the Courtyard Theatre, Department of Drama and Production
Studies, Gate 7, DUT. Tickets R35 booked through departmental receptionist,
Busisiwe Mqadi on 031 373 2194, or Theatre Manager Mthandazo Mofokeng on 031 373
2532. The show carries an age restriction of 16 due to mature themes. Cool
drinks will be sold in the theatre foyer before doors open.
Visit the FB link (http://on.fb.me/1kojy8h) or search “A
Clockwork Orange, Courtyard Theatre” for updates on the production.
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