(Taryn
Bennett & James Cairns. Pic Dex Goodman)
Paul Gallico’s The Snow Goose adapted by The Contagious Theatre Company and nominated
for numerous Naledi and Fleur du Cap awards, took the country by storm. It is headed
for Pietermaritzburg for three days only and moves on to Michaelhouse for a
further performance!
The production is an adaption of Paul
Gallico’s classic novella played out on the desolate Essex marshes and set
against the background of the miracle of Dunkirk. A wounded snow goose brings a
young girl, Fritha, and the recluse Philip Rhayader together in a moving story
of friendship and courage.
The story is told with colourful characters
in theatre masks, a dramatic soundscape and simple props to propel audience
into the heart of the story.
The Snow Goose is produced by Contagious
Theatre, directed and designed by Jenine Collocott, and starring James Cairns
and Taryn Bennett. Puppet props are by Alida van Deventer, set construction by
Duncan Gibbon and sound design by Peter Cornell. Duration - 70 minutes
Performances are as follows:
February 1 to 3: February 1 and 2 at 18h30
and February 3 at 14h30, Hexagon Theatre, UKZN Pietermaritzburg campus. Tickets
R110 from Webtickets.co.za
February 9 at 19h30: Schlesinger Theatre,
Michaelhouse. Tickets R100. Bookings: www.tickethut.co.za/michaelhouse
For more information contact Angela Jonsson at theatre@michaelhouse.org or call
033 234 1314 weekdays between 08h00 and 13h00
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