(Adi
Paxton)
The kiddies are in for a treat this
June/July Holidays with African Fables
which runs at Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban from June 17 to 22, 2019.
Well-known Durban children's entertainer
Adi Paxton (best known as Cherry the Clown) takes the role of storyteller as
she shares three traditional African Fables. With a lot of audience
participation, puppetry, balloons, a few magic tricks and plenty of fun, each
show allows the audience to enjoy these traditional tales to the full.
The three tales: The Tortoise and the Birds (Swazi), The Monster Gongongo and the Tortoise (Swazi) and uFudu and the iJuba, the Dove (Zulu)
each tell of a different aspect of the Tortoise. Subtle lessons are woven into
the fabric of each story and the characters with a focus on plenty of fun using
hats, wigs, puppets and a lot of imagination.
Some of the most unexpected characters
contribute: from a giant fish, to a lion, to a parrot. Find out and explore
these old stories in a new way and discover your favourite.
A professional performer since 1986, Paxton
first developed her Cherry the Clown Character that July and she started
performing one-woman interactive puppet stories with her original Pet's Tale in 1994. She has since gone
on to perform nationally and internationally for audiences of all backgrounds,
from prisoners to presidents. Her shows particularly appeal to families and the
young at heart:
African
Fables can be seen at 11h00 each day from June 17
to 22. The show runs for approximately 55 minutes. There will be some fun
colouring in afterwards for the youngsters and a colouring in competition. Snacks
and juices will be on sale.
Tickets R75 booked through Computicket or
contact Roland on 082 499 8636 or email : roland@stansell.co.za or visit
events.durbantheatre.com
Rhumbelow Durban is situated at 42
Cunningham Road off Bartle Road in Umbilo.