(Matthew
Ribnick as one of the many delightful characters in the play)
From the creators of Hoot and Monkey Nuts comes
yet another theatrical phenomenon that has had South African audiences flocking
to theatres over the past few years. Writer Geraldine Naidoo has cleverly
created a hilarious play that tackles issues of cultural identity, racial
difference and masculinity in an extraordinary and highly entertaining way.
The
Chilli Boy is the hilarious story of an old Indian
woman reincarnated as a white gangster from Boksburg. At the age of 30, the
gangster starts suffering flashbacks from his previous life as an Indian woman.
He starts wearing a sari while cooking all sorts of delicious Indian meals
including curries and biryanis. He no longer wants to fight or brawl as his
newly-discovered maternal instincts start determining his behaviour. His tough
reputation is threatened by the resultant turmoil.
This masterful performance of multi-award
winning actor Matthew Ribnick has audiences gasping for breath. In just over an
hour, he skillfully snaps back and forth between characters ranging from the
ordinary to the bizarre. Bouts of raucous laughter are punctuated with poignant
moments of absolute sincerity as the audience comes to grips with a remarkable
story told by a madman with a few hats.
Ribnick will give one performance of The Chilli Boy in aid of Howick Hospice
on June 7 at 19h00 at Hilton College Theatre. Tickets R100 booked only through
the Hilton College Theatre Ticket Office on 033 383 0126 or email tickets@hiltoncollege.com
Pre-payment required for all bookings - No cancellations or refunds.
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