The Playhouse Company’s inaugural KZN Arts
Showcase with 10 productions will launch on October 6.
During every weekend in October an array of
drama, dance and arts showcases will be staged at the Playhouse Loft Theatre.
Kicking things off is 6-2-6, a drama which takes us through the journey of “Mr Mtheku”, a
miner who is respected by the community at large for his great work only to be
framed for rape one night. On the 11th year of his jail sentence he gets a
surprise visit from a young girl he doesn't know… This is a powerful one-hander
told through flashbacks, sound, song and energetic acting. 6-2-6 stages on October 6 at 11h00 and October 7 at 14h00.
Trafficked, staging on October 6 at 15h30 and October 7 at 15h00, combines
physical theatre, poetry and media projection to tell the story of a South
African girl tricked into a dangerous human trafficking syndicate. This highly
creative and gripping performance explores the on-going reality of modern-day
slavery happening on our doorstep.
Catch Liberty,
a dance work inspired by the rise and fall of the economy and societies
judgemental nature around money, fame and the illusion of a reputable
reputation. Staging on October 6 at 17h00 and October 7 at 16h30, Liberty tells South African stories of
lost souls in an idealistic world who have fallen by the wayside, battered by
life’s many struggles. Characters are left discouraged and hopeless with no
glimpse of a better life. All people are faced with challenges yet many
struggle to overcome them. This emotional journey of love, loss, betrayal, and
greed unfold as they struggle to fight to pull through hardships that life so
eloquently threw at them.
Wrapping up both nights of the first
weekend’s Showcase, B!*ch Stole My Doek
stages on October 6 and 7 at 19h30. A raucous satire with a twist, this stage
comedy pokes fun at a war of words between two women over a missing item of
laundry. Colourful language and irrational hysteria offer an insider’s view of
life in Durban’s southern suburb, Wentworth, as the comical battle between
neighbours heats up and boils over, with unexpected results.
A total of 10 productions will stage during
the KZN Arts Showcase which was created to celebrate authentic local drama and
dance works. This showcase has been co-curated by The Playhouse Company with
K-CAP, Umsindo Theatre Projects, The University of KZN Drama Department and an
independent panel, who recommended productions based on pre-set criteria. This
included nominations of the best productions from their respective programmes,
festivals or competitions.
Bookings on 031 369 9407. For the full
festival schedule visit www.playhousecompany.com
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