The July issue of CLASSICFEEL Magazine is dedicated to South Africa’s most famous mineral resource: gold.
Stories on AngloGold Ashanti’s AuDITIONS jewellery design competition and SA Mint’s Timeless Value Coin Conference and Show, delve into the fascinating world of this precious metal and its dual nature as both a thing of beauty and an embodiment of economic value. In the cover story, ClassicFeel examines a field that gets far too little coverage as an artistic endeavour: jewellery design.
The AngloGold Ashanti jewellery competition enables some of the most creative minds in South Africa, Brazil and China to generate beautiful designs in 24 carat gold. Among these is the breathtaking piece that graces the cover of CLASSICFEEL this month: Beverley Price’s Mapungubwe Gold Necklace.
Read all about AuDITIONS, the economic and cultural opportunities offered by coin collecting, and other great stories on music, arts and culture in the July 2011 edition of CLASSICFEEL Magazine, available now at your nearest branch of CNA or Exclusive Books.
Monday, July 4, 2011
8 MINUTES
Truly a dose of chicken soup for the soul. (Review by Lyschelle Linderboom)
8 Minutes performed at the National Arts Festival was truly a dose of chicken soup for the soul.
You are taken through an emotional roller coaster with a strong cast that captivates the true essence of women telling their stories; the struggles of life as women. Themes of hope, self discovery and self worth are evident and appreciated.
Mention must be made of four talented leading women: Pamela Ndlovu, Mathapelo September, Sibongile Ngele and Tlhpang Petso , who all performed beautifully and owned their stage. Their performances were convincing and it was a pleasure to hear their stories and go through that emotional roller coaster. Their voice and body contributed to the performance immensely.
Direction of the play was well executed, the fast paced chaos juxtaposed against the still moments were powerful to watch and depicted life in its obvious form
The simplistic set consisting of a wire fence dressed with items of clothing and props, created another fourth wall that was implemented very well. The lighting, songs and dance all complimented the mood.
There were many powerful images, women covered as if in mourning the lives of women, seeking protection and shelter. A great use of tableaux singing and dance as well as mime work saw moves not always followed through. It was heartbreaking yet liberating to hear their stories as they carry the weight of the world on their sensual subtle strong shoulders.
These 8 Women should not be missed. – Lyschelle Linderboom
8 Minutes performed at the National Arts Festival was truly a dose of chicken soup for the soul.
You are taken through an emotional roller coaster with a strong cast that captivates the true essence of women telling their stories; the struggles of life as women. Themes of hope, self discovery and self worth are evident and appreciated.
Mention must be made of four talented leading women: Pamela Ndlovu, Mathapelo September, Sibongile Ngele and Tlhpang Petso , who all performed beautifully and owned their stage. Their performances were convincing and it was a pleasure to hear their stories and go through that emotional roller coaster. Their voice and body contributed to the performance immensely.
Direction of the play was well executed, the fast paced chaos juxtaposed against the still moments were powerful to watch and depicted life in its obvious form
The simplistic set consisting of a wire fence dressed with items of clothing and props, created another fourth wall that was implemented very well. The lighting, songs and dance all complimented the mood.
There were many powerful images, women covered as if in mourning the lives of women, seeking protection and shelter. A great use of tableaux singing and dance as well as mime work saw moves not always followed through. It was heartbreaking yet liberating to hear their stories as they carry the weight of the world on their sensual subtle strong shoulders.
These 8 Women should not be missed. – Lyschelle Linderboom
TOUCHED
Light-hearted approach to beautiful feel-good story. (Review by Lyschelle Linderboom)
Touched, presented by the Market Theatre Laboratory, is currently appearing at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
This is a beautiful feel-good story that depicts the harshness of responsibility, choices and temptations that stain our lives. Its quality is achieved through a light-hearted approach with many humorous moments that will leave your cheeks sore by the end of the production.
This talented cast performed to their best and had a glow and energy that naturally radiated into the audience. The upbeat dialogue is juxtaposed with somewhat of a mime skit, which was just beautiful to watch!
The bilingual script is easy to follow and is truly enjoyable, the simplistic set pushed the performers to convince the audience and make us believe. Poor theatre is the vein the pumps through the play in a refreshing innovative interesting way. – Lyschelle Linderboom
Touched, presented by the Market Theatre Laboratory, is currently appearing at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown.
This is a beautiful feel-good story that depicts the harshness of responsibility, choices and temptations that stain our lives. Its quality is achieved through a light-hearted approach with many humorous moments that will leave your cheeks sore by the end of the production.
This talented cast performed to their best and had a glow and energy that naturally radiated into the audience. The upbeat dialogue is juxtaposed with somewhat of a mime skit, which was just beautiful to watch!
The bilingual script is easy to follow and is truly enjoyable, the simplistic set pushed the performers to convince the audience and make us believe. Poor theatre is the vein the pumps through the play in a refreshing innovative interesting way. – Lyschelle Linderboom
WRECKAGE
Come to Wreckage - you get to see Andrew Buckland...and more! (Review by Sifiso Sikhakhane)
What happens when you mix two award-winning Eastern Cape theatre companies together? Well, this time you get Wreckage.
After each winning a Standard Bank Ovation award at last year’s National Arts Festival, Ubom! Eastern Cape Drama Company and First Physical Theatre Company saw this as a perfect opportunity to then collaborate in this year’s Arena programme.
It doesn’t stop there. This long-awaited production features the master of mime himself, Andrew Buckland...and more.
Wreckage is a piece that speaks about how the 18th and 19th Centuries saw a great number of frail vessels shipwrecked and many of their crew and passengers cast ashore in very unfamiliar and often very hostile environments.
Award-winning director, Brink Scholtz collaborates with award-winning choreographer, Athina Vahla in creating this fresh and compelling piece which employs movement, drama and music. Both companies become one collective in this piece. Everyone dances, sings and acts. This must have been a true challenge for both companies.
Once again, Andrew Buckland does not fail to deliver. Audience members left PJ’s feeling satisfied by his brilliant performance. However, I am not quite too sure if that is the only satisfaction they got ... I guess you will have to catch Wreckage to find out for yourself.
Wreckage runs at this year’s National Arts Festival Arena Programme until July 7.
What happens when you mix two award-winning Eastern Cape theatre companies together? Well, this time you get Wreckage.
After each winning a Standard Bank Ovation award at last year’s National Arts Festival, Ubom! Eastern Cape Drama Company and First Physical Theatre Company saw this as a perfect opportunity to then collaborate in this year’s Arena programme.
It doesn’t stop there. This long-awaited production features the master of mime himself, Andrew Buckland...and more.
Wreckage is a piece that speaks about how the 18th and 19th Centuries saw a great number of frail vessels shipwrecked and many of their crew and passengers cast ashore in very unfamiliar and often very hostile environments.
Award-winning director, Brink Scholtz collaborates with award-winning choreographer, Athina Vahla in creating this fresh and compelling piece which employs movement, drama and music. Both companies become one collective in this piece. Everyone dances, sings and acts. This must have been a true challenge for both companies.
Once again, Andrew Buckland does not fail to deliver. Audience members left PJ’s feeling satisfied by his brilliant performance. However, I am not quite too sure if that is the only satisfaction they got ... I guess you will have to catch Wreckage to find out for yourself.
Wreckage runs at this year’s National Arts Festival Arena Programme until July 7.
NEW VOICES
2011 New Voices a must see! (Review by Sifiso Sikhakhane)
The First Physical Theatre Company brings to this year’s National Arts Festival four exciting and innovative pieces by young choreographers which form part of their 2011 New Voices programme.
Last year’s programme was a bit of a disappointment, but judging from what I saw last night ... 2011 New Voices is a must see!
New Voices was first launched by Gary Gordon in 1993 as a platform to offer young choreographers and performers a chance to showcase their work in a professional environment. This year’s young choreographers: Sonja Smit, Thalia Laric and Siya Mbambaza (our very own Alvin Ailey) have managed to make Gordon’s dream come true.
I was really impressed with Smit’s designs which she used in her piece, The Goat Song, as well as Laric’s Litany which is aesthetically and visually very thrilling. Of course, the Youth Company, choreographed by Mbambaza this year is always a pleasure to watch. Those kids are the next big thing!
Sleeper which is also choreographed and performed by Mbambaza is breathtaking... Perhaps you should get yourself a New Voices ticket to understand what I mean.
New Voices runs at Centenary Hall until July 7. – Sifiso Sikhakhane
The First Physical Theatre Company brings to this year’s National Arts Festival four exciting and innovative pieces by young choreographers which form part of their 2011 New Voices programme.
Last year’s programme was a bit of a disappointment, but judging from what I saw last night ... 2011 New Voices is a must see!
New Voices was first launched by Gary Gordon in 1993 as a platform to offer young choreographers and performers a chance to showcase their work in a professional environment. This year’s young choreographers: Sonja Smit, Thalia Laric and Siya Mbambaza (our very own Alvin Ailey) have managed to make Gordon’s dream come true.
I was really impressed with Smit’s designs which she used in her piece, The Goat Song, as well as Laric’s Litany which is aesthetically and visually very thrilling. Of course, the Youth Company, choreographed by Mbambaza this year is always a pleasure to watch. Those kids are the next big thing!
Sleeper which is also choreographed and performed by Mbambaza is breathtaking... Perhaps you should get yourself a New Voices ticket to understand what I mean.
New Voices runs at Centenary Hall until July 7. – Sifiso Sikhakhane
Sunday, July 3, 2011
CLEANSED
Production leaves a warped perception about love. (Review by Lyschelle Linderboom)
Tshwane University of Technology's Cleansed confronted the audience, leaving us with a warped perception of love and all its fringes.
It’s a story of a sister in search of her lost brother and explores what a lover is truthfully willing to sacrifice for another. A sadistic character tinker played convincingly by Morne Steyn drives characters to endure extreme measures of pain in search for the power of love. Tinker portrays the translation of society as somewhat of a puppet master. The play deals with some serious topics in a refreshing and in-your-face kind of way to evoke true emotions from an audience.
Cleansed deals with extreme pain and sacrifice for love, the dark gloomy feel of the play and underscoring evoke a sense of suspense and fear, which then leaves you with a great deal of happiness, relief and a cleared vision to situations.
It was a strong performance that one can look forward to watching, it has a great deal of honesty and vulnerability that one will appreciate! Direction was successful in all endeavours with a strong talented cast baking!
Not much needed to be said about the style and approach which tortured the audience with hints of theatre of cruelty, it is blatantly aggressive and hard to ignore. The extremism of the language and images shocks the audience leaving us very unsettled. This is one student production that is not to be missed! – Lyschelle Linderboom
Tshwane University of Technology's Cleansed confronted the audience, leaving us with a warped perception of love and all its fringes.
It’s a story of a sister in search of her lost brother and explores what a lover is truthfully willing to sacrifice for another. A sadistic character tinker played convincingly by Morne Steyn drives characters to endure extreme measures of pain in search for the power of love. Tinker portrays the translation of society as somewhat of a puppet master. The play deals with some serious topics in a refreshing and in-your-face kind of way to evoke true emotions from an audience.
Cleansed deals with extreme pain and sacrifice for love, the dark gloomy feel of the play and underscoring evoke a sense of suspense and fear, which then leaves you with a great deal of happiness, relief and a cleared vision to situations.
It was a strong performance that one can look forward to watching, it has a great deal of honesty and vulnerability that one will appreciate! Direction was successful in all endeavours with a strong talented cast baking!
Not much needed to be said about the style and approach which tortured the audience with hints of theatre of cruelty, it is blatantly aggressive and hard to ignore. The extremism of the language and images shocks the audience leaving us very unsettled. This is one student production that is not to be missed! – Lyschelle Linderboom
KHULULEKANI EMAKHAYA
Seven talented strong young females share some of their most intimate stories. (Review by Lyschelle Linderboom)
Khululekani emakhaya ("be free in your homes") is a interesting piece from the University of the Western Cape on the National Arts Festival’s Student Theatre programme. It features a cast of seven talented strong young females who each share some of their most intimate stories.
Through the medium of storytelling each actress digs deep into her emotions, sharing life’s lessons and experiences. The topic of language barriers, cultural acceptance and xenophobia are the strongest emerging themes though this piece.
The bare stage and open white lighting gives the actresses freedom to utilize the space, as many of the links between each story are those of children's games, movement pieces and light-hearted moments. However, this doesn't mean that one should then travel around the stage while sharing a story. The feet shuffles and side walks from some of the actresses distracted from their beautiful stories.
There was a good balance of stories covering various themes from childhood rape to bread and bitter coffee for Christmas lunch.
Special mention must be made of three actresses who produced stand-out performances: Jolyn Phillips, Neliswa Mahlangabeza and Tapiwa Mazvimavi - keep an eye of these ladies, folks.!
If this sounds right up your alley it's definable worth a trip up the hill to the Monument’s Rehearsal Room to see Khululekani emakhaya. There is one more performance on July 3 at 15h00. – Lyschelle Linderboom
Khululekani emakhaya ("be free in your homes") is a interesting piece from the University of the Western Cape on the National Arts Festival’s Student Theatre programme. It features a cast of seven talented strong young females who each share some of their most intimate stories.
Through the medium of storytelling each actress digs deep into her emotions, sharing life’s lessons and experiences. The topic of language barriers, cultural acceptance and xenophobia are the strongest emerging themes though this piece.
The bare stage and open white lighting gives the actresses freedom to utilize the space, as many of the links between each story are those of children's games, movement pieces and light-hearted moments. However, this doesn't mean that one should then travel around the stage while sharing a story. The feet shuffles and side walks from some of the actresses distracted from their beautiful stories.
There was a good balance of stories covering various themes from childhood rape to bread and bitter coffee for Christmas lunch.
Special mention must be made of three actresses who produced stand-out performances: Jolyn Phillips, Neliswa Mahlangabeza and Tapiwa Mazvimavi - keep an eye of these ladies, folks.!
If this sounds right up your alley it's definable worth a trip up the hill to the Monument’s Rehearsal Room to see Khululekani emakhaya. There is one more performance on July 3 at 15h00. – Lyschelle Linderboom
ABNORMAL LOADS
(Pic by Val Adamson: Mothusi Magano with Alison Cassells in the background) Neil Coppen becomes a major force to be reckoned with in South African theatre. (Review by Caroline Smart)
In his programme notes, Neil Coppen states that creating Abnormal Loads has been “the most intensive and rewarding process.” A story he has been researching and imagining for five years or more, the sheer epic scale and characters the production required led him to believe that it would never be realised on the South African stage.
Thanks to the vision of those who decide the winners of the Standard Bank Young Artist Awards, Neil Coppen gets to see his dream realised in 2011 as last year’s winner of the Young Artist Award for Drama. This allowed him to take his research further and for several months he based himself in Dundee to work on the Dundee: Living within History project. All that research, archiving and following up on fascinating sources of information has resulted in an extraordinary production that places Neil Coppen fairly and squarely as a major force to be reckoned with in South African theatre.
Not that we didn’t know this already and we’re very proud of him in KZN. His Tin Bucket Drum and Tree Boy showed him to be a writer and director of sensitive skill and imagination, with a capacity to mix the scope of theatre and film or screened images in his journey of breaking new ground.
Co-directing with Janna Ramos Violante, Coppen describes Abnormal Loads as the result of his interest in “exploring how entwined our histories are as South Africans, how we tend to inherit and lug about ancestral baggage from past generations without ever knowing it.”
With its main focus being a fictional battlefield town in KwaZulu-Natal, although Isandhlwana itself features strongly, the story weaves through two centuries as present-day small-town characters begin to discover and piece together the actions of those who have gone before. Taking place in January, 1879, the Battle of Isandhlwana was considered a major defeat in the history of the British Army when over 20,000 Zulu warriors were victorious in what became the first engagement of the Anglo-Zulu War.
It would be understandable for prospective audiences to think they are coming to some kind of dramatic historical epic more grounded in battlefield academia than theatre. However, they would be way off the mark. Abnormal Loads is extremely funny with delightfully refreshing humour and some clever comedy lines. There is dramatic input aplenty as well as some beautifully handled scenes of much sensitivity.
The three major characters are Vincent – who we meet as we enter the theatre to find him sitting on his bed learning isiZulu from tapes. Mothusi Magano’s work in film and television perfectly fits his role as created by Coppen and it is a riveting performance throughout. Allison Cassels gives her usual credible and consistent approach to any character and gains our sympathy as the adoring grandmother (Moira) who has had to hide an important secret for so long. Full of forthright youthful energy, Jenna Dunster generates most of the laughs as Katrien, the young girl determined to break rules, get out of her stifling environment and move away from an over-protective brother. Here is another family with a secret to hide. However, Dunster needs stronger vocal projection to make sure none of her delicious lines get lost.
Providing solid back-up either in individual roles or as an ensemble are Fortunate Dhlomo, Ntombi Gasa, Janna Ramos Violante, Clinton Small, Thomie Holtzhausen, Nhlakanipho Manqele, Nosipho Bophela and Julia Wilson.
The scenes move swiftly and effectively, often with Moira as the narrator. Humour in all its forms abound within a story that holds tragedy, marital infidelity and love across the colour bar of the times. The lighting and visual effects are skilful yet subtle and Neil Coppen’s design of a large mound changes character under the various lighting stages and becomes a mountain, a platform of dripping blood or a set of floorboards.
Don’t miss Abnormal Loads if it comes your way. – Caroline Smart
Saturday, July 2, 2011
NAF SMART DIARY DAY#1
For those unfamiliar with this annual series, every year artSMart Editor Caroline Smart heads for Grahamstown for the National Arts Festival. This will be her 25th Festival. She offers a short description of festival happenings, the weather and her impressions of certain events. Her theatre reviews – as well as those of other reviewers writing for artSMart – can be seen in separate articles:
This year, I decided to drive and to do it in one go, unlike last year when I stopped off at Kokstad to stay the night. Fortunately, I had the enjoyable company of fellow journalist Suzy Bell which meant I had companionship, fun and good conversation the whole 12 hours!
We set off at 5.15 on Friday morning. This was a good move because it got us out of Port Shepstone and on the road to Kokstad before the trucks and other heavy duty vehicles start hogging the hills and trying to pass each other. The weather was chilly but fine and sunny. The behaviour of drivers ranged from sensible to downright idiotic/dangerous – particularly the stretch between Mthatha and the top of the Kei Valley pass.
Generally the speed limit is 100 although nobody seems to take much notice of that! I think we could have got to Grahamstown about 40 minutes earlier if it hadn’t been for delays caused by roadworks.
This is the route we took: Durban – Port Shepstone – Kokstad – Mount Ayliff – Mt Frere and Qumbu, arriving at Mthatha seven hours later. Go through Mthatha and follow the signs to East London which take you into Nelson Mandela Road. There are good toilet facilities at the Hotel Savoy as you are leaving Mthatha.
Then it was time to keep our wits about us for traffic and wandering animals as far as the top of the Kei Valley Pass. After that, animals, fencing and - up to a certain point, drivers – seemed to get under control and it was a spectacular drive down to the river. This took about two hours.
Then up again and out of the valley, branching off to the right to Komga a short while after that. Then following the King Williamstown signs to Grahamstown – beware of the potholes! - reaching there three hours later.
Grahamstown was buzzing and the weather wasn’t too bad and we made for the Monument and the Media Room to collect our accreditation discs, tickets, etc. We were just in time to attend the official function to say farewell to the outgoing Ambassador to the Netherlands, Robert de Vos, who gave an impressive and visionary speech offering advice to those in the arts to actively pursue the process of collaborations.
Good to see James Ngcobo, former Durban actor now very much a major roleplayer in the performing arts industry in Johannesburg as well as Sershan Naidoo from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. Also former Durbanites Gita Pather and Jay Pather, the latter now being the chairman of the National Arts Festival committee.
Before I left the Monument to head for my husband’s cousin’s farm where I am staying, I popped into the toilet and was most impressed to see the improvements here. All modern and well-appointed, it made a welcome change. The Monument has moved into the 21st century!
This year, I decided to drive and to do it in one go, unlike last year when I stopped off at Kokstad to stay the night. Fortunately, I had the enjoyable company of fellow journalist Suzy Bell which meant I had companionship, fun and good conversation the whole 12 hours!
We set off at 5.15 on Friday morning. This was a good move because it got us out of Port Shepstone and on the road to Kokstad before the trucks and other heavy duty vehicles start hogging the hills and trying to pass each other. The weather was chilly but fine and sunny. The behaviour of drivers ranged from sensible to downright idiotic/dangerous – particularly the stretch between Mthatha and the top of the Kei Valley pass.
Generally the speed limit is 100 although nobody seems to take much notice of that! I think we could have got to Grahamstown about 40 minutes earlier if it hadn’t been for delays caused by roadworks.
This is the route we took: Durban – Port Shepstone – Kokstad – Mount Ayliff – Mt Frere and Qumbu, arriving at Mthatha seven hours later. Go through Mthatha and follow the signs to East London which take you into Nelson Mandela Road. There are good toilet facilities at the Hotel Savoy as you are leaving Mthatha.
Then it was time to keep our wits about us for traffic and wandering animals as far as the top of the Kei Valley Pass. After that, animals, fencing and - up to a certain point, drivers – seemed to get under control and it was a spectacular drive down to the river. This took about two hours.
Then up again and out of the valley, branching off to the right to Komga a short while after that. Then following the King Williamstown signs to Grahamstown – beware of the potholes! - reaching there three hours later.
Grahamstown was buzzing and the weather wasn’t too bad and we made for the Monument and the Media Room to collect our accreditation discs, tickets, etc. We were just in time to attend the official function to say farewell to the outgoing Ambassador to the Netherlands, Robert de Vos, who gave an impressive and visionary speech offering advice to those in the arts to actively pursue the process of collaborations.
Good to see James Ngcobo, former Durban actor now very much a major roleplayer in the performing arts industry in Johannesburg as well as Sershan Naidoo from the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund. Also former Durbanites Gita Pather and Jay Pather, the latter now being the chairman of the National Arts Festival committee.
Before I left the Monument to head for my husband’s cousin’s farm where I am staying, I popped into the toilet and was most impressed to see the improvements here. All modern and well-appointed, it made a welcome change. The Monument has moved into the 21st century!
MEM-RE
Dreamlike physical theatre production from Stellenbosch University. (Review by Lyschelle Linderboom)
"Mem-re" is a dreamlike physical theatre production presented by the University of Stellenbosch at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. It is choreographed and directed by Dayne Elizabeth Nel.
It was truly inspiring to watch an innovative physical theatre production performed by such strong performers who captivated the audience as well as each of the performers bringing their own uniqueness to the piece displaying their many talents. The soft dreamlike lighting and neutral colours as well as choice of music all worked well to create the ambiance of a memory.
We carry our memories in boxes and suitcases and the direction was clear with this idea. The set design helped create passages and doorways to activate portals to our memories that don't open or close.
Segments of silence and no music isolated moments which helped to evoke the mood as well as the playful laughter and heavy breathing.
The powder on the floor was like the dust of the past, in which we leave our marks. A big congratulation to the performers for being able to dance on a polished floor with flour scattered all over it.
Physical theatre relies heavily on body, when facial expressions are included it needs to be precisely executed so that the entire body relates the idea. Which wasn't always clear in this piece. The floor routines were lost due to the gentle rake of the venue. However, mention must be made of the excellent cast who brought their own style and influences. The fluidity of moves helped create a dream like state.
The simplistic set allows us to make marks with chalk with the understanding that memories can be erased as can the chalk. The "Mem-re" of this piece is defiantly not one that I want to erase. – Lyschelle Linderboom.
"Mem-re" is a dreamlike physical theatre production presented by the University of Stellenbosch at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. It is choreographed and directed by Dayne Elizabeth Nel.
It was truly inspiring to watch an innovative physical theatre production performed by such strong performers who captivated the audience as well as each of the performers bringing their own uniqueness to the piece displaying their many talents. The soft dreamlike lighting and neutral colours as well as choice of music all worked well to create the ambiance of a memory.
We carry our memories in boxes and suitcases and the direction was clear with this idea. The set design helped create passages and doorways to activate portals to our memories that don't open or close.
Segments of silence and no music isolated moments which helped to evoke the mood as well as the playful laughter and heavy breathing.
The powder on the floor was like the dust of the past, in which we leave our marks. A big congratulation to the performers for being able to dance on a polished floor with flour scattered all over it.
Physical theatre relies heavily on body, when facial expressions are included it needs to be precisely executed so that the entire body relates the idea. Which wasn't always clear in this piece. The floor routines were lost due to the gentle rake of the venue. However, mention must be made of the excellent cast who brought their own style and influences. The fluidity of moves helped create a dream like state.
The simplistic set allows us to make marks with chalk with the understanding that memories can be erased as can the chalk. The "Mem-re" of this piece is defiantly not one that I want to erase. – Lyschelle Linderboom.
Friday, July 1, 2011
BOSMAN AT ST. CLEMENTS
The Mondays at Seven programme at St Clement’s on July 4 will present An Evening With Herman Charles Bosman.
Bosman was sent as a novice teacher to the Marico District in what was then the Western Transvaal. There he encountered the spellbinding storytellers that he was later to immortalise in his Oom Schalk Lourens stories.
His spell in the Marico was cut short when, on a return home during the July holidays, he became involved in an argument with his step-brother and shot and killed him. Convicted of murder, he was initially sentenced to hang, but this sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment and he was eventually released after four years. He embarked on a career as a journalist and began writing his Oom Schalk Lourens stories. They were eventually to number 60 in all, and are undoubtedly his best-known and best-loved works.
Pieter Scholtz reads two stories: Veld Maiden and In The Withaak’s Shade. Pat Smythe (aka Spyker Koekoemoer) reads two stories: Madness and Birth Certificate from the Cold Stone Jug.
St Clements is situated at 191 Musgrave Road on the righthand side a short way down Musgrave after the St Thomas Road intersection. Mondays at Seven run between 19h00 and 20h00. Booking is advised on 031 202 2511.
Bosman was sent as a novice teacher to the Marico District in what was then the Western Transvaal. There he encountered the spellbinding storytellers that he was later to immortalise in his Oom Schalk Lourens stories.
His spell in the Marico was cut short when, on a return home during the July holidays, he became involved in an argument with his step-brother and shot and killed him. Convicted of murder, he was initially sentenced to hang, but this sentence was later commuted to life imprisonment and he was eventually released after four years. He embarked on a career as a journalist and began writing his Oom Schalk Lourens stories. They were eventually to number 60 in all, and are undoubtedly his best-known and best-loved works.
Pieter Scholtz reads two stories: Veld Maiden and In The Withaak’s Shade. Pat Smythe (aka Spyker Koekoemoer) reads two stories: Madness and Birth Certificate from the Cold Stone Jug.
St Clements is situated at 191 Musgrave Road on the righthand side a short way down Musgrave after the St Thomas Road intersection. Mondays at Seven run between 19h00 and 20h00. Booking is advised on 031 202 2511.
WHATS UP!
Dominique Marot, Marion Loudon and Lloyd De Gier)Take a journey with Lloyd De Gier, Dominique Marot and Marion Loudon at Stirling Theatre as they pay tribute to some of the music industry’s greatest legends of Rock, Country and Pop with a celebration of classics from Guns and Roses to Janis Joplin, Crowded House to Pat Benetar and Sheryl Crowe.
Without an electric guitar in sight, the trio have decided to perform some of their favourite classic tunes, breaking them down with just two acoustic guitars and voices, singing and playing songs you had forgotten you knew. Get ready as this dynamic team of singers and musicians deliver superb renditions of classic tunes, taking a fresh look at bands from to Fleetwood Mac to KTTundstasull, 4 Non Blonds to the Goo Goo Dolls and Bob Marley.
This trio was last seen together at Christmas time in the party show Holiday Fever at the Stirling Theatre. The charismatic Lloyd De Gier, who has just finished a long run of the show Legends at the Pumpkin Theatre in Ballito will be showing just what he can do alongside singer guitarist Dominique Marot who recently became a brand new dad. The boys will be joined by vocalist Marion Loudon, most recently seen on the Heritage Theatre stage in Ballies & Babes.
What’s Up! is a programme of well known hits, so sit back and expect to hear refreshing takes from all your favourite bands with three versatile musicians with plenty of laughs and leg pulling, bouncing off each others’ talents and energies for a wonderful musical buffet.
The show runs from July 1 to 2 and again from July 8 to 10 at 20h00 (15h00 on July 10) at Stirling Theatre, Durban North, Italian Club, 82 Fairway. Tickets R80. For an extra R80 on July 10 you can enjoy a three-course Italian Club Lunch before the show at 15h00. BYO picnics & snacks, Cash Bar, Regret no credit card facility. Bookings on 076 786 1127 or email bookings@stirlingtheatre.co.za
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