OVER EXPOSED

 (One of the posters portraying Caroline Smart (actress and artSMart editor) as one of the murder victims. Pic by Sean Laurenz)

Over Exposed, presented by the irrepressible creative David Gouldie, will take Durban into a brave new year with its visual journey to left of centre and back again.

This site-specific interactive performance art experience takes place in the heart of the city at The Rivertown Shed from January 26 to 29 at 19h30.

A collaboration of art, dance, video, fashion, music, poetry, lighting and sound by the city’s brightest, craziest and most daring artists, Over Exposed promises to “shock, delight, surprise and leave you breathless”.

Inspired by Springbok Radio’s Squad Cars, the iconic radio play will set the stage for an interactive Murder Mystery Whodunit, where the audience will be part of the unravelling story

“The venue at 130 Stalwart Simelane (Stanger) Street will be transformed into a mad and breathtaking world of sensory stimulation overload,” said Gouldie. “For four days only, around 60 of Durban’s hottest artists will come out to play, so plug in your chargers and get your lipstick ready!”

In a unique theatre experience, guests will be taken on a 360 degree multi-media journey of discovery incorporating nine stages, 12 projector screens, 250 television sets and a cast of Durban’s best and the hottest DJs.

“It will be like being in a movie – fully interactive and packed with surprises,” said Gouldie.

Some of the Durban artists involved are Veranda Panda, Caroline Smart, Karen van Pletzen, The Durban Gospel Choir, Kobus van Heerden, DJs Rooineck and Dumi, South Jersey PomPoms, Flatfoot Dance Company, Sean Laurenz and Michael Broderick.

 “It is about making art in the city that breeds cutting-edge talent,” said Gouldie. “I live, love and breathe - and sometimes hate - Durban and this is a celebration of its creative community – everyone is lending a hand to make this happen.”

It is also a tribute to Gouldie’s mother, whose unfailing support allowed him to spread his wings as a dancer, award-winning choreographer, teacher, producer, event manager and creative luminary.

 “At 43 this is one more opportunity to collaborate and give back to the artistic community which I love so much. I want to throw caution to the wind to make the show of my life. I want to play!”

Over Exposed runs from January 26 to 29 at 19h30 at The Rivertown Shed, 130 Stalwart Simelane (Stanger) Street in Durban. Tickets R150 available from TicketWeb. No under 18s. A VIP After party at S43 is included in the price. Parking is available at the Durban ICC.

For more information visit www.davidgouldiepresents.co.za