An inspiring
showcase of talent returns to Durban’s Playhouse Drama stage in November.
In Blood Musical, a unique, vibrant and heart-warming
production presented by African Sinakho Arts in association with the Playhouse
Company, an Agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, will be staged in the
Playhouse Drama Theatre from November 20 to 23.
Written and
directed by Bukelwa Cakata, this inspiring showcase of talent conceptualised by
Ndileka Santi features a cast of 80 performers with various disabilities
sharing the limelight with able bodied dancers.
Funded by the
National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, In
Blood Musical centres on the life of Duduzile, a blind village girl whose
uplifting story of perseverance to attain success, love and prosperity,
regardless of life’s hardships, continues to touch the audiences in all
performances. The central role is played by Thandi Gcwensa, versatile singer,
actor and songwriter who happens to be totally blind. Her amazing talent and
determination inspired the plot of the musical.
Tickets range from
R100 to R120, R100 for students and pensioners, R60 for group bookings of 10 or
more people. Booking is through Computicket on 0861915800 or online a www.computicket.com or through the Playhouse Box Office o
031-369 9540 (office hours). The duration of the show is two hours including a
20 minute interval.
In Blood Musical will have two public performances: November 22 at 19h00 and a matinee on November
23 at 14h00.
For more
information, log onto www.africansinakhoarts.org.za, e-mail Bukelwa Cakata at bcakata@africansinakhoarts.org.za or bcakata@yahoo.com, or call Ndileka Santi on 073 426 1049.
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