(Desiree Naidoo, Thiru Reddy, Melanie
Kisten, Keelan Govender. On floor: Bhavanie Naidoo & Kubeshan Naidoo. Pic by Ryan B Photography)
The
Melanie Kisten Dance Academy’s smash hit Kambakht Ishq is back with its
signature scintillating, mesmerizing, scorching and vibrant dances. It will run
at the iZulu Theatre at Sibaya on October 22 and 23.
Conceived,
produced and choreographed by the Melanie Kisten, Kambakht Ishq 3 (loosely translated as “Damn Love”) tells the story
of love, infidelity and reconciliation as lived by a host of distinctly Chatsworth
characters complimented by dynamic and vibrant choreography is bound to keep
the audience spellbound.
Kambakht Ishq 3 is a dance and drama production and marks
the 20th year of The Melanie Kisten Dance Academy.
The
story is based around two best friends, one of who is bored in his marriage and
the other who is couple of bob short of a rand! They confide into each other
about their unhappiness in their lives until one day one of them suddenly finds
a way to cure his boredom and invites trouble into his life when he gets the
idea of meeting a “Hot babe” via social media. He is tricked into believing
that he can have his bread buttered on both sides by having found another
relationship “outside his marriage” and having his friend always cover his
tracks, but only to find out that his perfect life is about to turn upside down
when he finds out that his wife also has some hidden agendas....
The
Melanie Kisten Dance Academy trains students in a number of dance forms, and
produces and participates in major performing arts projects. Principal Melanie
Kisten has created a comedy dance showcase with a strong narrative as a
platform to showcase the talent of her dancers and the skills of her associates
in a cast that includes a host of talented newcomers.
The cast
features Thiru Reddy, Melanie Kisten, Desiree Kisten, Bhavanie Kisten, Bivash
Mahabeer, Keelan Govender and Kubeshan Naidoo
Kambakht Ishq 3 has performances October 22 and 23 at
the iZulu Theatre, Sibaya. Tickets R100 booked at Computicket or contact 083 235
1207 for further information.