Zany, high-energy, all-male Japanese dance company, the
Condors, make their South African debut next month with shows in Durban, Cape
Town and Bloemfontein.
Described by the New York Times as a “Japanese Monty Python
with a Beatles-like spirit”, the 14-strong group performs at the Catalina
Theatre at Wilson’s Wharf on February 10 and 11.
The show, titled Grandslam,
is billed as a “wonderfully nutty dance theatre production” which pokes fun at
Japanese pop culture – and culture in general -using retro rock music,
storytelling, video and high-energy dance.
Brought to South Africa by acclaimed Cape Town dancer,
choreographer and teacher Jacki Job, who worked in Japan for nine years, the
company promises to deliver an off-beat and humorous performance suitable for
all ages.
“Grandslam is
different from conventional dance productions and the performers come in all
shapes and sizes with a variety of skills,” says Job. “The Condors have been
touring the world for 15 years and Grandslam
is a selection of their best works.”
Founded in 1996 by dancer, choreographer and actor Ryohei
Kondo, the Condors, always in their trademark Japanese school uniforms,
integrate dance, film, music and performance art into a series of irrepressible
and irreverent skits.
The two shows take place on February 10 and 11 at 19h30 at
the Catalina Theatre. Tickets R80 and R100 from Computicket. For enquiries call
031 837 5999.
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