Ginger Beer
“Steeped in atmosphere and rich dialogue, it’s a play most of all about the human heart.” This is a play set in the Karoo and is a story of undisclosed deeds. A story about secrets that burn to be told. Steeped in atmosphere, rich dialogue and music from an old record player, it is a play most of all, about the human heart. All the parts were cast at the recent audition, the characters & cast comprise: Stokkie - a young man in his late teens – Played by Andre Kershaw Sprint – Stokkie’s older brother - Played by Gabriel Buys Charl - their...
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Directed by Darryl Spijkers and written by Wim Vorster Based on the time loved Afrikaans Dalene Mathee novel, retold for English and Afrikaans audiences to understand and enjoy. By special arrangement with DALRO. God forgives many things, but God never forgives us the wrong we do to a child. On the one side of the mountain, in the Long Kloof, there’s Fiela Komoetie, devoted to her foundling – the child God entrusted to her one night when she found the three-year-old boy crying on her doorstep – a castaway lamb. On the other side of the mountain, in the Forest, there are the...
Read MoreGinger Beer. Audition Notice!
Auditions are being held for a very powerful play called “Ginger Beer” by Daryn José, set in an old house in the Karoo. We are looking for the following characters: Spike: Young man between 18 and 20yrs. Very strong character. Charl: His father. A truck driver in his late forties/early fifties. Ouma Hettie: Turning seventy. South African accent. Tannie Miems: A jovial lady in her late forties /early fifties When & Where: Sunday 15th April at 6:30 for 7pm at the Playhouse Theatre This play is premiering at the Playhouse, so this is a wonderful opportunity for all you...
Read MoreFunny Money
What would you do if you picked up the wrong briefcase and arrived home to find you were holding over one million pounds in used banknotes? It is obviously ‘dirty money’, so when this happens to Henry, who his wife Jean describes as “a bit of a wimp”, he grabs the opportunity to escape from their ordinary suburban lives. He buys two one-way airtickets to Barcelona: leaving that night. But their friends Betty and Vic are coming round and Jean has cooked a lovely dinner for the four of them. She doesn’t want to leave and particularly not at such short...
Read MoreAaja Nachale “Let’s dance”
Come, let’s dance together with the dancers of Vadhini Indian Arts Academy. Come and tap your feet to some of the most colourful, vibrant and energetic music and dance sequences from the Indian Film Industry. ‘Aaja Nachale’ brings together some of the most capturing dance routines, both old and new, showcasing a variety of Indian Contemporary Dance, African – Indian Fusion and Spanish – Indian Collaborative work. Ticket Prices: 10 March 2012 Saturday matinee 2:30 pm children up to 16 R40.00 adults R80,00 Saturday evening 6:30 pm all seats R80.00 Click here to BOOK AT...
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