(Aaron
McIlroy & Lisa Bobbert)
Marriage
For Dummies, a new comedy, which explores the ups
and downs of married life, is being staged in Pietermaritzburg to raise money
for Awesome SA.
Launched in 2007 by Derryn Campbell and Di
Smith, the charity launches and incubates non-profit organisations, giving them
support to create change in South Africa.
Says Smith: “We believe in the future of
this country and we work to support those who share this belief. We see the
challenges that South Africa faces, but we know that the change-makers are
greater still... and they need all the support they can get.”
Marriage
for Dummies is written by and performed by popular
Durban acting duo, Lisa Bobbert (Glitter
Girls, Shirley Valentine) and Aaron McIlroy (Comedy Masterclass, Abbamaniacs, the Spud film franchise).
Speaking about the show, which was staged
at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown in July, McIlroy said it was
designed to keep audiences entertained with comedy and music, while offering an
interesting insight in how to make marriage last.
He added: “Marriage has always been the
inspiration for countless jokes, witty sayings and even more appropriately —
murder mysteries. Everyone knows that marriage is more than a relationship
between two people — it’s one of life’s wildest adventures. Navigating the ups
and downs, stresses and strains of married life takes elbow grease, planning
and HELP!”
Money raised from the charity performances
will help Awesome SA to support several of its key social initiatives,
including The Eden Kids’ Foundation, which helps make life better for the 500
children who call the Masukwana informal settlement home.
The organisation focuses on the development,
safety and protection of these children by providing them with homework
assistance, a feeding scheme, cultural projects, leadership training, spiritual
input and a food garden.
There will be two performances of Marriage for Dummies on September 14 and
15 at 19h30 at the All Saints United Church, 73 Montgomery Drive in
Pietermaritzburg. Tickets R150 booked through www.webtickets.co.za
If
you would like to get involved with Awesome SA, email Nikita at nikita@awesomesa.co.za
or phone 076 584 5817.
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