(Michelle
Douglas. Pic by Harry Lock)
Johannesburg actress Michelle Douglas will
be back at the Hilton Arts Festival, returning to the festival as one of the
grieving Aberfan Mums in the astonishing drama, The Revlon Girl.
Photographer Harry Lock captured Douglas at
last year’s festival after her performance in Mike van Graan’s tense political
thriller, Green Man Flashing, as part
of his Out of Character photo essay.
Aberfan, the mistake that cost a village
its children. The Revlon Girl – which
won a Standard Bank Ovation Silver Award at last year’s National Arts Festival
– tells the poignant and tender story of a group of women who try and make
sense of their lives after losing their children in the October 1966 mining
disaster.
A catastrophe which was completely
avoidable; 116 children and 28 adults were lost when an avalanche of coal-slurry
engulfed their junior school when a colliery spoil tip collapsed in South Wales
on half-term break-up day.
This beautifully crafted, delicate story
about friendship; loss; family; community; healing and hope is told with
sensitivity and charm. Neil Anthony Docking’s intelligent and sensitive script
unpacks the enormity of grief. It looks at a bereavement support group of
mothers who meet weekly looking for diversion and redemption. Despite its
devastating subject matter, it is a life-affirming shout-out to the strength of
sisterhood – and is surprisingly funny.
The
Revlon Girl is one of the productions selected to
be part of the 2–4–1 one-day festival special. Be ready to log on to book
tickets at 08h00 on Monday September 2 to take advantage of this special.
Lovers of good theatre will be able to take
advantage of a buy one get one free offer. The special applies to the
performances on Sunday September 15 only.
Find a friend and book to see the following
for half price: The Revlon Girl as
well as Cellist with Rabies, Sainthood,
Quantitative Teasing, Two to Tango, Kafka’s Ape, Benny Bushwhacker and Spanish Fire.
More details and bookings are open online –
www.hiltonfestival.co.za - where you can also download the full programme and a
list of where hard copy programmes are available. You can also book at the Box
Office at Hilton College should you not wish to book online. Payments online
are either by credit card or EFT – all instructions are on the site which is
secure. All queries on 033 383 0126 / theatre@hiltoncollege.com
The Festival is presented by Hilton College
and tiso blackstar in association with Grindrod, Black Coffee, Extreme Events,
DWR, Absa, Bidvest Car Rental, FNB, KZN Dept of Art & Culture, BASA,
Southern Sun PMB, Stella Artois, Redlands Hotel, Maritzburg Sun, Caxton, SA
Artist, Loud Crowd Media, Sappi.
Posts
