NAF Spotlight 28 June 2019

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Welcome to the ‘international’ fest

PERFORMER’S PICKS

Brett Adkins badkins@tisoblackstar.co.za

WILDLY RELEVANT: Kate Pinchuck brings back her solo show ‘Medusa Incarnate’ Picture: JAN POTGIETER

Rich pickings for comedian Pinchuck Spotlight asked 2018 double Ovation Awards winner and comedian Kate Pinchuck which five shows she does not want to miss at the 2019 NAF:

The Last Laugh Late Night Show

Born Naked Hijinks Theatre brings the Blaq Widow back from Jozi in this Fringe theatre piece written by Stephen Kotze. There are lip-synching, pageantprancing slay kweens on offer!

BORN NAKED

There’s too much comedy to narrow it down, so I’m going to say The Last Laugh Late Night Show because that way you get to catch all the comics and it’s so much fun, but I’m also excited to see:

Where She Walked This play, written and directed by Thembela Madliki, is on the Arena programme. It is inspired by Zakes Mda’s Heart of Redness, and is set in a family home in the rural Eastern Cape where it tells the story of an ailing stubborn father and his educated daughter who are at odds.

Electric Juju by Rob van Vuuren Rob van Vuuren celebrates his 25th year at the festival by reprising one of his favourite shows. Written by Helen Iskander and James Cunningham, find it on the Fringe Theatre section.

Cellist With Rabies by Jemma Kahn The kamishibai queen has written a new play directed by Jaco Bower and it is likely to be a fascinating foray into visual theatre. ● Pinchuck is bringing her hit show from 2018, Medusa Incarnate, to the Masonic Front from June 29 to July 4. She costars with Lindy Johnson in the new comedy Frizz Pop at the Masonic Back on June 28 at 10am, on June 29 at midday and on June 30 at 2pm. Tickets are between R63 and R75. Opposite the Arch 38 Somerset Street Grahamstown www.oppositethearch.co.za

Set in a vibey courtyard Major Fraser’s provides an escape from everyday life Wood Fired Oven | Craft Beers Gin on Tap | Delicious Food Monday - Saturday: 11am-10pm Sunday: 11am - 5pm For Bookings please contact Mo: 046 004 0006

The Barista Sisa is an authentically African coffee shop run by the much loved Sisa. Freshly baked breads, homemade savoury bites, sweet treats and the very best coffee in town! Open Monday - Sunday 7am - 5pm

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The woman who is now in charge of running the provincial arts portfolio could not be more pleased with her “promotion”. Because that’s exactly what National Arts Festival CEO Tony Lankester called it when welcoming new Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture MEC Fezeka Bayeni at the official opening of the 45th instalment of the event at the Monument in Makhanda on Thursday. “It doesn’t matter where [department] you’ve come from, arts and culture is always a promotion,” he quipped. In her comments shortly afterwards, a beaming Bayeni agreed, saying the breaking news of the day was that “I got promoted!”. The light, off-the-cuff banter and exchange was exactly in the spirit of what Lankester says was the reason for changing the format of the opening proceedings which, he pointed out, had been typically underlined in the past by politicians making prepared speeches, rather focusing on what the festival was really all about. “We need the politicians to express their views, yes, but what is

TIME TO CELEBRATE: Kingdom of Kamquqa performs at the opening ceremony at the Settlers Monument Picture WERNER HILLS more far important here is the artists and their art. This is what the festival is all about.” Lankester said he would pre-empt one of the usual questions he was asked each year, which was: “But what is different this year?” “The point is every year is a different story. You will find something different on every page of the programme. What we strive for is to be better at what we do, to put more heart into what we do.” Making the festival more accessible to every-

one was one of the priorities, Lankester said, pointing out that this year’s Creativate exhibitions – which explore the spaces where creativity and technology meet – had “open access”. For her part, Bayeni praised the social cohesion that the arts created. “It’s precision. That’s the beauty of art. It makes you cry and laugh.” She added that the arts and creative industries contributed to the economy of the country. “Art is not just a hobby, it’s a real business,” said

Bayeni. And of the enduring success of the festival after so many years which attracted an increasingly broader interest , she declared: “This is no longer a national arts festival, it is an international arts festival.” The provincial government this year contributed more than R13m to the festival. An economic impact study of the festival done in 2016, indicated that it contributed in excess of R377m to the GDP of the province and R94m to the city of Makhanda.

The healing power of theatre Spotlight Reporter This year’s drama stages contain several powerful works, including Magnet Theatre’s G7: OkweBokhwe, on the Main Programme. The physical theatre piece is directed by Mandla Mbothwe and stars the graduates of the fifth Magnet Theatre training programme. G7: Okwe-Bokhwe – which translates to Like/Of a Goat – is based on the historical records of the Gugulethu Seven, seven young members of Umkhonto weSizwe (MK). The Gugulethu Seven were ambushed and heartlessly killed by the South African security forces on the morning of March 3 1986, during the anti-apartheid struggle years. Their memorial was built on the site of

LIFE AND DEATH: Siyavuya Gqumehlo in Magnet Theatre’s ‘G7: Okwe-Bokhwe’ Picture: MARK WESSELS the ambush to commemorate the life and death of those activists. “What is memory, what does it do and what happens when the past meets the present? Our job as storytellers is to explore these questions and interrupt the sense that there is nothing we can do,” said Mbothwe. “As with this production, breaking out the

forcibly archived stories should be at the centre of the journey to becoming a more human-faced nation.” The production is a powerful active memorial that attempts to engage with a process of healing the pain of our collective past. The production is also regenerative, allowing the wounds of our history to be exposed, validated,

and attended to. Drawing on the powerful language of the body, song and ritual G7: Okwe-Bokhwe honours the Gugulethu Seven and celebrates the power of theatre’s ability to heal. G7: Okwe-Bokhwe was originally devised by Mbothwe with the fifth cohort of trainees on Magnet’s full time training and job creation programme in 2017 and 2018 and performed at the Gugulethu Memorial site. The trainees now return as graduates and third-year interns to perform the production for the 2019 tour, with movement direction by Jennie Reznek. ● G7: Okwe-Bokhwe will be performed on June 28 at 4pm and 8pm; and on June 29 at 2pm at the Rhodes Box. Tickets cost R80 with R75 concessions.


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FRINGE THEATRE

‘Trash Hound’ tackles issues plaguing society Trash Hound, with Amy Annear (Masonic Front). June 28 6 pm, June 29 8pm, June 30 12pm and July 1 10pm.

‘Frogman’ jumps out FROGMAN, curious directive, (Scout Hall). Today at 12 noon June 29 and 30 at 2pm and 6pm. Delve deep into the Great Barrier Reef and explore a story dealing with childhood and different parenthood styles as you, the audience, get fully emerged in an experience which is unlike any other. Combining traditional theatre techniques with virtual reality, Frogman is an ex-

perience not to be missed. Following the story of Meera Clarke, a young scientist working with corals, the narrative weaves between the past and present with virtual reality flashbacks to Clarke’s childhood and the search for Ashleigh Richardson, who mysteriously disappeared in the summer of 1995. Set in a seaside town, the story revolves around how the disappearance of Clarke’s

“secret friend” and her deep and meaningful friendship with Richardson transforms relationships while exploring childhood experiences through traumatic events. Jumping between watching Annabel Betts as the older Meera Clarke perform live on stage as she is interrogated by a police investigator who had re-opened the case of the missing Richardson, the audience is given a glimpse into the relationship

between the two young girls while seeking the truth which is well presented through “police evidence video footage” via a virtual reality headset Although the ending is not difficult to fathom, as the narrative continues the feeling and emotion conjured up through the mix of very different theatre techniques makes this production a refreshing alternative to traditional theatre. – Devon Koen

Littered with comedic moments, elements of self-reflection and highlighting some serious issues currently plaguing society, Trash Hound questions the ability of how one person would survive the atrocities of an apocalypse. Cleverly presented in a way that is both inviting and which rouses the senses, Amy Annear as the sole performer is engaging and must be commended on keeping the audience entertained throughout. Set against the backdrop of a devastating catastrophe which has destroyed the world as we know it, Annear struggles to find her reason for being left behind. Finding friendships

with inanimate objects that remain while searching for life-sustaining water, the one-time recycling maniac finds herself in a heap of trash which she scours looking for answers. Riddled with socio-political commentary, Trash Hound highlights many issues plaguing society. With religious undertones and connotations of politics and war, the audience becomes engulfed in the inner war raging inside this sole survivor of the apocalypse. Friendships formed and relationships lost with anything from tin cans to her precious Lilly (a glass bottle), Annear is able to bring to life and tackle topics many would rather steer away from. Trash Hound has the character and influence rarely seen in a solo performance. – Devon Koen

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FRINGE COMEDY

Troupers in super-duper ‘Bloopers’

where creativity and technology meet

BLOOPERS, Macbob (Kingswood Theatre). June 28 at 5pm, June 30 at 3:30pm, June 30 at 5.30pm, July 2 at 3.30pm, July 3 at 8.30pm, July 4 at 5pm, July 5 at 1.30pm, July 6 at 8.30pm and July 7 at 12pm

Thomas Pringle Hall * Monument

As the name suggests, this production is filled to the brim with Bloopers, but all in the name of fun and laughter as the audience is taken from one scene of hilarity to the next. Tackling a number of topics from wedding etiquette to horse racing commentary for golf, Bloopers offers light laughter mixed with musical interludes while staying true to what comedy should do – entertain and poke fun. With vastly different characters in swiftly changing costumes, Bloopers is something to relax to and laugh at. Audience participation is a must and is enjoyable, which productions of this nature sometimes fail to achieve. Festival troupers Aaron McIllroy and Lisa Bobert must be commended on their enthusiasm and energy under the direction of Daisy Spencer. Look out for Bobbert and her singing talents, especially when taking on the role of Alicia Cheese who has just been released from space/rehab and eventually sounds more like Janis Joplin than Alicia Keys. McIllroy exudes energy and mania on the stage and executes his roles very seriously,

SERIOUS BUSINESS: Aaron McIllroy and Lisa Bobert in ‘Bloopers’

even when taking on an Australian character who, along with his wife, are awarded an honorary Darwin Award although they have never been to Darwin. Fun and entertaining, Bloopers has all the elements needed for a good time out. – Devon Koen

EXHIBITION Open daily from 9am - 6pm Free talks and workshops (See website)


Festival 2019 Makhanda


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JAZZ

Q & A with Coco Zhou and Huang Juanyi

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Meet the first Chinese jazz musicians to perform at the Standard Bank Jazz Festival: jazz vocalist Coco Zhou and pianist Huang Juanyi Coco & Huang – we are thrilled to have you in Makhanda! Jazz in China is still quite a niche genre, so how did you start playing jazz and get to this point of your career? Coco: We are thrilled to be here, thank you! We are both classically trained through the Shanghai Conservatory (we met 26 years ago!), but fell in love with jazz as soon as we first heard it. There was no jazz music education or information available in China then, so essentially we discovered it by listening to tapes (it was the 1990s . . .) and managed to find jazz charts through friends who had travelled overseas, and so we would photocopy these and teach ourselves. The tapes were actually illegal – the government had censored them but we had friends who would dig them out from where they had been dumped and sell them! I formed a band, the Possicobilities, with Huang in about 2003, and we recorded a debut album, Dream Situation, which was released in 2006. That really got us noticed

and we were asked to play at the Montreal Jazz Festival, becoming the first Chinese artists ever to play there, and then of course things grew from there and we’ve now played in more than 15 countries. What is your experience of South African jazz and

“Quite different”? We’ll be playing some brand new original compositions and tunes from one of our “signature” styles, Shanghainese songs from the 1920s and 1930s, rearranged for jazz.

JAZZ VOCALIST COCO ZHOU

PIANIST HUANG JUANYI

music, what appealed to you about touring and playing SA? Huang: To be honest, I knew next to nothing about South African music when Coco asked me to do the tour but it’s been a surprisingly good experience. We played with some amazing professional musi-

cians in Cape Town (Hein van de Geyn, Kevin Winder and young vocalist Thandeka Dladla). The quality of SA musicians is respected around the world and this festival has a fantastic reputation so I’m looking forward to more collaboration here and hearing as much SA music as I can.

You played in Cape Town how has your music been received so far? The Cape Town gigs were sold out and the audiences have been so warm and responsive in their appreciation of the music; and very open minded since whilst our music is jazz, it is also quite different in some ways.

What happens after Makhanda? Huang: I’m working towards recording a third album with my J3 Trio and I’m also principal of the JZ School in Shanghai (one of the top jazz schools in Asia) and that keeps me very busy! Coco: I have recorded an album with the Shanghai JZ Big Band, arranged by the Swedish arranger Mats Holmquist, and we’re planning its release in 2020. I’ll also be playing again at the Copenhagen Jazz Festival and the Jaffa Jazz Festival in Israel – and of course hopefully planning another visit to beautiful SA! ● Coco Zhao & Huang Jianyi perform at DSG Hall at 12 noon on Friday June 28 with special guest Asanda Mqiki and at the Standard Bank Jazz & Blues Café at 10.30pm on Saturday June 29.

GRAEME COLLEGE

27 June (18:00) 28 June (11:00) 30 June (11:00) 1 July (11:00)


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SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH MONTH

Friday June 28 2019

● As Youth Month comes to a close, Nelson Mandela Bay high school pupils show their acting chops in original theatrical productions

Collegiate presents

The Edge of Her Earth Gillian McAinsh Collegiate Girls’ High School is presenting its innovative physical theatre piece The Edge of Her Earth at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda daily until Sunday June 30. Following a sold-out run in Port Elizabeth, this original work of text, choreography and music with dancers, actors and singers will again feature the artistic talents of Collegiate’s girls under the direction of teacher and creative Jacques Batista. Conceived by Batista, the Showtime award-winning play is a breakthrough for its young cast as the Collegiate girls have been inON THE EDGE: volved in the Collegiate Girls’ collaborative High School pupils process of crehave been involved ation and perin the collaborative formance. process of creation The Edge of and performance in Her Earth incortheir play porates spoken text, choreography and music in a hybrid style of theatre-making with dancers, actors and singers. The Collegiate girls have been involved in the collaborative process of the work’s creation and performance. Text, under supervision of Jessamy Kromhout, animation by Isabella Tschirschwitz, puppetry and signing have been used to bring the narrative to life along with costumes designed and made by the school’s technology department under the guidance of Roelien Taylor. Renowned composer Francois le Roux created a new music score, with additional composition by Naomi Boswell. Levern Botha, a former award-winning dancer at Jazzart and First Physical, has created choreography to give the production a new dimension. Suitable for all ages, the narrative centres on a woman who, after the loss of a child, Phakama, uses writing to tell her story alongside characters that are seen through her perception of reality. The audience is engaged with her on a journey from love to loss and reconciliation as she comes to terms with her grief. The loss of the child is a metaphor which comments on our loss of humanity, the vulnerability of our beliefs and salvation. The all-female cast tell the story of her emotional journey from love to reconciliation as she struggles with her loss. ● Edge of Her Earth is at PJ’s at 5pm on Friday June 28, and 3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday June 29 and 30. Tickets are R58 to R60.

Walmer youth presents So What, Sara Fina!? Gillian McAinsh In an explosion of youthful energy, a group of Walmer youth will perform So What, Sara Fina!? at the City Hall from July 3 to 5. More than 40 years after the Soweto uprising, youth analyse and reflect on today’s legacy of those who fought for freedom in 1976, by telling the story of Sara Fina, a bright pupil from Walmer High School. Sara Fina finds herself in a predicament with no sign of getting a bursary. The last year of high school can be

daunting for pupils, as peerpressure and studies mount. Sara’s youthfulness and bravery is tested when she is forced to choose between society and a foreign boyfriend from her school. So What, Sara Fina!? will see almost 50 high school pupils from Walmer Township take to the stage for the third time when they showcase the original play in Makhanda. Having received enthusiastic acclaim and praise for their performances at the Port Elizabeth Opera House and Savoy Theatre in 2018,

the teenagers are enthusiastic about celebrating their festival premiere in 2019. This musical production is presented by the pupils of Masifunde’s Academy of Creativity under the direction of Bay theatre legend Xabiso Zweni, assisted by Sivuyile Scott Msizi as musical director and Sibabalwe Ngewu in charge of choreography. So What, Sara Fina!? is on July 3, 4 and 5 at 1.30pm at the Makhanda City Hall. Tickets are R40 (R35 for students, pensioners and children).

YOUTHFUL ENERGY: ‘So What, Sara Fina!?’ cast members are enthusiastic to celebrate their festival premiere in 2019 Pictures: MARC HERVÉ

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DAILY LISTING: FRIDAY JUNE 28 10:00 z 2Dee (Illusion) Masonic Front ...................201 z C-4-Cancer (Dance) PJ’s .......................209 z Calluses (Theatre) Dicks ........................158 z Florence and Watson: The Great Pangolin Mystery (Family Theatre) Drill Hall .........204 z Frizz Pop (Comedy) Masonic Back ...........186 z Hinterland (Walkabout) Rhodes School of Fine Art Studio Gallery ........................................72 z z z

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iGruffalo (Family Theatre) Glennie Hall .....205 It’s About 2 (Theatre) NG Kerk Hall ..........163 Little Red Riding Hood & the Big Bad Metaphors (Theatre) Gymnasium ............165 No Easter Sunday for Queers (Theatre) The Hangar ...............................................35

12:30 z Redsoil/BrownSoil (Theatre) The Hangar

13:00 z Big Boys Don’t Dance (The Original Hit Revival) (Comedy) Kingswood Theatre .........182 z My Home - Kanana (Dance) PJ’s ...........211 z Rikalet & The Time Travellers (Music) Graham Hotel ...........................................223 z

Saxman Andrew Young & Band (Music)

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The Perilous Life of the 21st Century CCI Professional (Talk) NELM Theatre ............134

13:00 continued Trust Me, I’m a Superhero (Comedy) Bowling Club ............................................196

St Andrew’s Hall .......................................169

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Rat Race (Family Theatre) Memory Hall .....49 The Blue Period of Milton van der Spuy (Theatre) Princess Alice Hall ......................156

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10:00 continued z The Sixties (Music Theatre) City Hall ......216 z 1The Thunderbirds Comedy (Comedy) Library Hall ..............................................196 z

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Creative Writing for children aged 6 - 10 (Workshop) NELM Activity Room ................139 Life in Art (Visual Art Workshop) Carinus Annex ..........................................232

11:00 z Bubble Show. Maxwell the Bubbleologist (Family Theatre) Kingswood Theatre ..........204 z Cellist with Rabies (Theatre) z

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11:30 z MOjak Lehoko and Mo Mothebe: Two Mics (Comedy) Drill Hall .................................194 z Quava Vocal Group (Music) Rhodes Chapel .........................................219

Ukupheleliswa (Dance) PJ’s ...................212

12:00 z A Long Road to Stardom (Dance) City Hall ..................................................210

A Place in the Sun (Walkabout) Gallery in the Round ....................................66

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Barefoot Chronicles (Comedy) Library Hall ..............................................182

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Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (Film) Olive Schreiner .126 Carnival Sideshow and Other Magical Things (Illusion) Masonic Back .................201 Coco Zhao & Huang Juanyi (Jazz)

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DUO KP: Music from Russia, Georgia and South Africa (Music) Beethoven Room ........97 Frogman (Theatre) Scout Hall ...................34 iNduku (Theatre) St Andrew’s Hall ............162 Jelariko (Music) Slipstream .....................221 Nguvu Ya Mbegu (Theatre) Gymnasium ..166 Rocket Boys (Comedy) Masonic Front ......194 Samson (Theatre) Rhodes Theatre .............84 Silkworm (Theatre) Princess Alice Hall ......172 Spot the Fearless Fish (Family Theatre) Memory Hall ............................................205 The Prophecy (Theatre) Glennie Hall ...... 168

Through Our Eyes (Family Theatre) NG Kerk Hall ............................................205

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Intsomi Yam Yintsomi Yakho (Workshop) ILAM ................................................ 139

City Hall ..................................................178

16:30 z A Place of Knowing (Theatre) Princess Alice Hall .................................................168 z

DEURnis / Uzwelo - Groups 1-4 (Theatre)

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Perfect Peace (Theatre) B2 Arena ...........167 The Old Man & The Sea (Theatre)

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When Coasts Meet (Theatre) Rehearsal

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The Hangar .............................................166 Room .....................................................178

17:00 z And Then There Were Four (Theatre)

13:30 Better Times (Music)

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Rhodes Chapel .........................................218

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13:30 Girl with the Magic Paintbrush (Dance) Centenary Hall .............................210

Olive Schreiner .........................................225 z

Ityala Lamawele (Theatre) Victoria Theatre ........................................163

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Kafka’s Ape (Theatre) St Andrew’s Hall .....163 Le Journal (Theatre) Rehearsal Room ........40 Metamorphosis (Theatre) Gymnasium .......36 Once A Woman Musical (Theatre)

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City Hall ..................................................166 The Blazer (Theatre) Dicks .....................156

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The Boy Who Cried Ninja (Family Theatre) Memory Hall ............................................204

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The Trickster (Illusion) Masonic Back .......202 UCT Jazz Voices & UCT Big Band (Jazz) DSG Auditorium ........................................107

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Uthakathiwe (Theatre) NG Kerk Hall .........175 Verses @ Work (Theatre) B2 Arena ........176

14:30 z Benny Bushwhacker (Comedy) z z

Printmaking 101: Monotype / Collograph (Visual Art Workshop) Carinus Annex .......232

15:00 z Death of a Donut (Comedy) Bowling Club .184 z DEURnis / Uzwelo - Groups 1-4 (Theatre) PJ Olivier ...................................................29 z z

Electric Juju (Theatre) Kingswood ............160 Going Back to the Truth of Space (Dance) Great Hall ..................................................57

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Hip hop as an Art Form and Tool for Change (Talk, Debate) NELM Theatre .......136 Leonard Cohen - A Tribute (Music Theatre) Lowlander ...............................................215 Phitlho (Hidden) (Theatre) Glennie Hall 39 Portraits (Dance) PJ’s ............................212 Spha (Music) Graham Hotel .....................223 Mira Calix - Who Am I? (Talk) NELM Lecture Hall ........................................................134

Winging It! The Turbulent Revelations of Meghan & Shivan (Theatre) Princess Alice 178

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15:30 z Faure Requiem (Music) Rhodes Chapel ...218 z Mother Earth (Dance) Centenary Hall .......211 16:00 African Family (Music) Slipstream ...........220 z Bakumka Bonke (Theatre) NG Kerk Hall ..155 z Colours of the Rainbow (Theatre) z

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Monument Restaurant ...............................137

Time of your Life: The 90’s (Theatre)

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Bowling Club ............................................174 .......175

17:30 z Tats is Cancelled (Comedy) Drill Hall 194 z The Issue of Blood (Dance) Centenary Hall 210 z Distell Scriptwriting Workshops (Workshop) NELM Activity Room 140

18:00 KZN Youth Orchestra: ‘Contrasts’ (Music)

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Centenary Hall ..........................................208 z

The Pursuit of Hobby-ness (Theatre)

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The Thunderbirds Comedy (Comedy)

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What if Jesus was a Tsotsi (Theatre)

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Zombie Attack (Dance) Masonic Back ......213

Masonic Front ..........................................168

18:00 continued Library Hall ...................................... 184 z The Doctor in Spite of Himself (Theatre) St Andrew’s Hall ...................................... 159 z The Last Supper (Theatre) NG Kerk Hall ..165 z The Rooinek (Theatre) Masonic Back .......169 z Trash Hound (Theatre) Masonic Front ......174 z Tswalo (Theatre) Princess Alice Hall ..........174 z

18:30 z #Tithes&FeesMustFall (Theatre) B2 Arena .... 174 z z

20:30 z Bijou (Comedy) Kingswood Theatre ...........182 z Last Chapter (Theatre) B2 Arena ............163 20:00 continued z Robby Collins Live (Comedy) Drill Hall z Sew the Winter to My Skin (Film)

Love N’ Greed (Film) Olive Schreiner ........225 Touching Myself: An Ode to Audre Lorde (Theatre) Rehearsal Room ........................174

19:00 Another World: World War I Remembered (Theatre) NELM Theatre ...........................155 z Black (Theatre) The Hangar .....................156 z Burning Rebellion (Theatre) NELM Outdoor

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The Syringa Tree (Theatre)

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21:00 z Duende (Music) Lowlander .....................221 z Dylan Moran - Dr Cosmos (Comedy) Guy Butler Theatre ......................................45 z

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Lost & Found (Dance) PJ’s ................... 211 Metamorphosis (Theatre) Gymnasium .......36 Redsoil/BrownSoil (Theatre) The Hangar ...36

Glennie Hall .............................................162

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The Chocolate Chronicles (Comedy)

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City Hall ..................................................178

Pregnant and Ashamed (Music Theatre)

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Library Hall ..............................................196

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The Gospel According to Jan Coetzee (Theatre) Princess Alice Hall ......................161

20:00 z Bopha (Theatre) NG Kerk Hall ..................158 z Born Naked (Theatre) St Andrew’s Hall .....158 z Butlers and Bombshells (Comedy) Dicks 184 z Ersatz (Theatre) Graeme College ................ 74 z G7: Okwe-Bokhwe (Theatre) Rhodes Box ..32 z Rustie Choir (Music) Victoria Theatre ..........91 z Sundae (Music) Slipstream .....................223 z The Adventures of Robert Moffat (Dance)

Victoria Theatre ........................................219 City Hall ..................................................216 Samson (Theatre) Rhodes Theatre .............84 Senior Citizens (Theatre) Dicks ..............170 Spirit of 76 (Walkabout) Monument Façade .....................................................68 Spiwe Ndebele (Music) Slipstream ..........223 Sylphides (Dance) Guy Butler Theatre .........62

21:30 z A Star is Born - The Rise and Fall of Judy Garland (Music Theatre) Beethoven Room 217 z James Cairns Against Humanity (Theatre) Princess Alice Hall .....................................163 z

Lord of the Flies (Theatre) St Andrew’s Hall .......................................165

22:00 z Dr Stef’s Sidesplitting Hypnosis (Comedy) B2 Arena .................................................184 z

Drums and Dreams (Music Theatre)

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Lazola Gola Live (Comedy) Library Hall ....189 Rocket Boys (Comedy) Masonic Front ......194 Testrogen (Theatre) Masonic Back.......... 172 Umthombo (Dance) Centenary Hall ..........213

City Hall .................................................215 z z z

22:30 z Standard Bank Jazz & Blues Café (Jazz) SB Jazz & Blues Café @ Saint’s Bistro ...........106 z

The Last Laugh (Comedy) Drill Hall

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23:00 z Too Many Zooz (Jazz) DSG Hall ...............109

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Amphitheatre .............................................48 z

Facing South (Jazz) DSG Auditorium ........108 Going Back to the Truth of Space (Dance)

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I’m South African (Music Theatre)

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Loyiso Madinga Live (Comedy) Drill Hall .189 Metamorphosis: Reflections at the Piano (Music) Beethoven Room ............................85 Nyakaza-Fetoga Mosha (Dance) PJ’s ....212 Pets Are Family (Theatre) Gymnasium .....168 The MissAdventures of the GenderFemberbenders (Music Theatre) Bowling Club ......39 Troubadours - A Tribute to James Taylor & Carole King (Music Theatre) Lowlander ...217 You Should Be Dancing (Comedy)

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Masonic Back ..........................................158

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Five Photographers. Tribute to David Goldblatt (Walkabout) Atherstone Room .... 76 G7: Okwe-Bokhwe (Theatre) Rhodes Box ..32 It’s a Guy Thing (Comedy) Dicks ............186 Salt (Theatre) St Andrew’s Hall ...................40 This song is for ... (Walkabout) Monument

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Arcade (Performance Art) Power Station ... 70 Between the Pillar and the Post (Book launch) NELM Foyer ......................138 Bloopers (Comedy) Kingswood Theatre .....182 Joanne Cooper (Music) Graham Hotel .....222 Khumba (Film) Noluthando Hall ................129 Mandla Mlangeni: Tune Recreation Committee (Jazz) DSG Hall .....................107 The Edge of Her Earth (Dance) PJ’s ......209 The Listening Lounge (Music talk)

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14:00 ArtSpoken (Music) Slipstream .................220 z Blurred Lines (Illusion) Masonic Front ......201 z Economic Freedom (Film)

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What you don’t see: A journey of mind reading, mystery & magic Masonic Front .. 202

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The Origins of Ubuntu (Talk, Debate)

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DEURnis / Uzwelo - Groups 1-4 (Theatre)

Nompumelelo Hall ....................................205 Step into Africa (Dance) Centenary Hall .....65 Sylphides (Dance) Guy Butler Theatre .........62

St. Michael’s Marimba’s (Spiritfest) Cathedral ................................................233

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What if Jesus was a Tsotsi (Theatre)

Mandla Mbothwe - Who Am I? (Talk) NELM Lecture Hall ....................................134

This is my house Kukwami la (Theatre) B2 Arena .................................................172

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THE HERALD SPOTLIGHT

10. Fringe in 50 gives festival goers a snapshot of shows on the Fringe programme. They are listed in alphabetical order.

ADHD

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A festival favourite is back! Aron Mcllroy gives a hilarious one-man performance on the ups and downs of ADHD. Taking on multiple roles throughout, from Grade 1 Angus to his long-suffering teacher Miss Cook and a bit of Shaka Zulu in between, he sings and dances his way through the performance with no Ritalin in sight! KK

magical mystical story set in a unique and ethereal world unlike any you have ever seen. His electric characters draw the audience into a truly theatrical experience. Teen to adult audiences will enjoy it. LK

Artifice with Stuart Lightbody

Faure Requiem

A masterful performer and mind blowing real in your face magic. Actual gasps from the audience I was captivated. This is how you make an hour disappear that you will remember forever. Stuart embodies the art of wonder. NA

This celebration of a mixture of vocal song and string instruments with the aid of an organ is spontaneous and awakens your senses. These 11 singing souls with their high octane vibrancy of different tones bring a wealth of harmony. It is a classic taste that calms your nerves and you will leave feeling revived. GS

Bakumka Bonke In a cast of eight, four strong female characters each tell their hard horrid stories about the ill-treatment of women in today's society, specially relating to black wives. Then there are three men brave enough to tell the story from the perpetrator’s side, neither hiding nor sugar coating the truth and their thoughts. Finally there is one crazy seeming person, the negative thoughts giver. A powerful scene that highlighted the message: the men bury a coffin as they sing Amagugu while the pretty woman says her wedding vows. GM

Benny Bushwacker A very entertaining performance by a slightly insane conservationist who touches on quite a few controversial issues about our country adding his own special dash of humour. He interchanges seamlessly between many interesting characters bringing home his appeal to our human nature to look after our country. TVO

Electric Juju As one might imagine, Van Vuuren's reputation precedes him and he does not disappoint with this

Friday June 28 2019 transformation of life through the small moments. Clever use of audience interaction and vivid imagery brings the story to life. Charming, funny, clever and an excellent performance. NA

Spot the Fearless Fish

Fundisa's Fabulous Adventure Six brilliant performers present a heart-warming, home-grown musical comedy. Fundisa is a young girl who lives in a colourful South African township. She dreams of one day becoming a pilot and reaching the stars, despite being told that girls can’t fly. Her adventure is filled with humour, optimism, and a little bit of magic! SH

It's a Guy Thing Good dirty comedy delivered with a uniquely South African flavour. A refreshingly tasteful adult show for people with an irreverent sense of humour. Funny, punchy and punny. Anyone who just doesn’t understand men ... t his is the one for you. You can learn everything you need to know, at just this one show! LK

Ityala Lamawele An emotional yet exciting drama about twins who have gone through challenges such as growing up after the death of their father. This is a Xhosa piece that creates the beauty of who is AmaXhosa. The setting of the action, the use of

voices, the aura of the piece and the lighting all bring the story to reality. TB

Lazola Gola Live A brilliant performance by Lazola Gola that any mature audience can relate to! He has this fascinating way of dealing with what's considered taboo in a way that will leave you thinking … as you recover from all the laughter, presented by a comedian that we have come to love on Bantu Hour. SN

Le Journal An innovative look at what happens in a newsroom when a new, inexperienced regime takes over. The theme is topical and strongly recalls the Hlaudi years at the SABC even though neither is mentioned by name. If you only understand English it might be hard to understand all the dialogue, but creative acting makes this show worthwhile especially if you care about the ethics of journalism. SL

Mother Earth This is a true feast for the eyes and the ears. A group of talented performers showcase a vibrant, energetic and complicated storyline which is detailed in the brochures handed out. Beautiful costumes and intense drumming had us mesmerized. Warning: it can get loud. TVO

Portraits

Portraits’ debut was an absolute mastery of contemporary dance theatre. The performers flawlessly conveyed raw human emotion with episodic pieces that fearlessly challenged complex social and societal norms and gave a powerful criticism of the sense of self and the self as a reflection of a greater global context. The young performers displayed nuanced and incredibly powerful movement pieces that looked effortless but spoke to genuine passion and dedication to the craft. If you are fan of contemporary dance or are looking for theatre that will keep you riveted in your seat for an hour, Portraits should absolutely be a priority. VJ

Pregnant and Ashamed A well-structured performance that takes us through the journey of a young, talented girl whose dreams were shut down when she found out that she was pregnant. Her friends and people close to her talked about her downfall behind her back, and she thought it was the end of the world until she met a man who believed in her and helped her to revive herself again. This production has delightful songs that fit in well with the theme. SR

Salt A dark and thought-provoking rendition of the Biblical tale within an African setting, with underlying themes of feminism and abuse. Great use of symbolism, eclectic sound and dramatic dialogue. Voice and singing delivered powerfully, which, along with effective lighting, costume and stage props, attributed to a well-constructed production worth seeing. MC

Silkworm A charming comedy with a quirky Mr Bean feel. Georgina reveals the

Spot the clownfish and his Pisces gang head to the western reef to tackle the gangster plastic bags. Terry the turtle teaches them that plastic is fantastic, if used wisely, but terrible if it ends up in our oceans. So reduce, re-use, recycle! Great show for under 6s. LG

Testrogen A very thought-provoking theatrical piece that questions what makes us male or female and how flawed our education really is, as children learn by seeing. This drama is mostly silent and uses only limited props are used but manages to bring a powerful message across. Very enjoyable. WK

The Boy Who Cried Ninja This is a highly enjoyable experience for the whole family. It's a show that will get you up on your feet and dancing along. It gives good morals and is very funny. It tells of how a boy learns that telling the truth is always best. PB.

The Edge of Her Earth An unusual piece of physical theatre performed by Collegiate Girls High holds your attention right through because it is so different. The story line is existentialist – "Why do I write?" using puppets to explore a woman's journey through the loss of her new-born child. It's not always easy to follow the story but the set and creative dancing make the show enjoyable. SL (see Page 6 & 7 today)

The Syringa Tree Little Lizzie is the innocent narrator of a terrible story. Intertwined lives, black families, disempowered and living in fear of the Apartheid police. For me, as a 50-year old white woman, it was an emotional and raw reminder of the ingrained racism and moral murkiness to which we were exposed as privileged white children growing up in SA in the 1960s-1990s. Fast-paced and well-polished. LG

uFlorence noWatson neMpuku yoMoba A marvellous performance by Florence and Watson (in isiXhosa) where they take us on their village journey of trying to show/teach us that every person/thing has a role to play in our society. Regardless of how small, tall, thin you may be you can make a difference. The performance was very educational and funny at the same time. KB

Umthombo Wena wakhe wayibona inkcubeko ye-Afrika ifakwe embizeni enye. Ucwambu lomculo - amagubu namaxilongo - isingqi, umdaniso nesinxibo sezwekazi lase-Afrika. Lo mboniso ngumandingaphoswa kwabo bazingca ngobu-Afrika babo. Ukususela ekuqaleni komboniso ukuya ekugqibeleni ifuthe linye, umyalezo mnye: zingce ngobu-Afrika bakho. Isingqi somculo sikhumbuza ngobuncwane bemvumi yase-Afrika uFela Kuti. Walala wasala. MQ

Unfathomable Her set and props are brutally minimalist and particularly unique but Alexandra Halligey creates an almost ethereal and contemplative piece that is absorbing and haunting. She tells her journey of grief and laying her father to rest and

trying to connect to a intriguing grandma she never got to meet. Perhaps the performance is not suitable for a younger audience member, however a resonance is created to become an almost magical experience with her ingenious use of props consisting of seemingly incongruous items. For a remarkable and absorbing performance Unfathomable is an absolute must. VJ

Veronica's Monster This is a lovely show for young children to enjoy. It uses gorgeous songs, poetry and puppets to animate the story and teach you valuable life lessons. Veronica learns to face her fears and the monster under the bed. Extremely enjoyable for the whole family. PB

What if Jesus was a Tsotsi This engaging two-man act is a fresh look at Christian belief in a township context. With energetic dance and movement, this show is entertaining and funny and thoroughly enjoyable. Understanding of isiXhosa is advisable though to ensure audiences get the full experience. WK

What You Don't See: A Journey of Mind Reading, Mystery & Magic This is an entertaining family show with full on audience participation. Andrew Klazinga’s well thought out trickery keeps you guessing and wondering “how on earth did he know that?” KK

Winging It! The Turbulent Revelations of Meghan and Shivan A very well written and performed play about the turbulent secrets we keep. It’s about how we are stuck in a strange loop in a small space and how we have to face our dark truths. A light hearted and comedic depiction with excellent use of props. NA

Zombie Attack Gaëtan Schmid gives an impressive mime performance to a variation of sound tracks from movies such Fight Club, Apocalypse Now, Harry Potter and so much more. He truly embodies the mental turmoil we all go through before we face public speaking. A real feel good show that we can all relate to. TH

The Fringe in 50 reviewers for 2019 are (initials then name): AV Asiphile Vena GM Gcobisa Mpande GS Greg Scheibe HP Helmo Preuss IM Iviwe Mzandisi JDK Jackie de Klerk KB Kamvelihle Buwa KK Karen Kouari LG Lisl Griffioen LK Lee-Anne Knowles MC Michelle Coupe MM Mihlali Mbunge MQ Mziwonke Qwesha NA Natasha Alison NJ Nadine Joseph NM Nicole Mamphey PB Phoebe Boschoff RO Ronald Oats SB Siphosethu Balakisi SF Shaan Forster SL Steven Lang SN Sean Nkosi SR Sposethu Ralo TB Thembani Buka TH Terri Harris TVO Tanya Van Onselen VJ Victoria Jackson WK Wendy King SH Shannon Hansen


THE HERALD SPOTLIGHT

Friday June 28 2019

11.

Teen’s tribute to legendary singer Gillian McAinsh

mcainshg@tisoblackstar.co.za

She’s still only a teenager yet she has several National Arts Festivals under her belt and is back in 2019 on the Arena programme with Seasons: Dorothy Masuka Songbook in the style of Vivaldi. Neo Motsatse is a versatile 19year-old classical violinist but her repertoire includes classical, popular, gypsy and South African pieces. Seasons: Dorothy Masuka Songbook in the style of Vivaldi is very much a family affair, with relative Nick Motsatse the writer and director, and mother Fezeka Motsatse the stage manager. Although neither parent plays music, their love and appreciation of instrumental music rubbed off on their child at an early age, and Neo started violin lessons at the age of six after they had taken her to a few classical music concerts. It did not take long for her talent

to shine through and in 2010 when only 10, Neo hosted and performed her first full concert as a solo violinist, accompanied by some of the best professional string players in SA. It was such a success the family now produces annual concerts under the banner Neo Motsatse the Concert (NMtC). Neo knows Makhanda well – in 2016 she produced and headlined a five-concert series at the festival and was rewarded with a Standard Bank Ovation Award. That year, and in 2018, she also took part in Europe Tour as part of the Bochabela Strings Orchestra. Her next big performance was the production of Letters with MaSisulu at the 2018 festival which also received an Ovation Award, followed by the Freedom Day Concert Remembering MaSisulu in partnership with the Apartheid Museum in April 2019. Now she is presenting a tribute to a different South African legend: the

late singer Dorothy Masuka. Neo has devised a songbook titled “Seasons”, adapted from the Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. This project was already begun when Masuka died earlier this year. Ironically, she died on February 23, Neo’s 19th Birthday. Neo looks forward to paying tribute to this legend.

Neo’s faves David Garrett; Abdullah Ibrahim; The Diamond Quartet; Jonas Brothers; Sarah Chang; Mylie Cyrus; Itzhak Perlman; Michael Jackson; JPO

Influences David Garrett and Sarah Chang. Any cool South African music! ● Seasons: Dorothy Masuka Songbook in the style of Vivaldi is at the Victoria Theatre from July 1-3. Tickets range from R63 to R70.

STRINGS DIVA: Violinist Neo Motsatse will pay tribute to the late singer Dorothy Masuka Picture: SIPHIWE MHLAMBI

STOP PRESS – changes ADDITIONAL SHOWS ● Walls and Pillows

Love does not last forever, what happens when love fails? We turn to be monsters, sweet words turn to insults and the beautiful love melodies into complete silence. Fear of birth complicates the authentic ambitions of love, it breaks matrimonial vows. When world crumbles, pillows wipe our tears and the only comforting reference is the conversation between walls and pillows. 45m 13+ M English SA Pr Director: Mapula Setlhako Writer: Mxolisi Masilela Cast: Mathews Rantsoma and Betty Thema Venue: NG Kerk 3 July @ 10am 4 July @ 12 midday 5 July @ 4.30pm

Ticket prices: R40 / R35 / R33

Nampri’s All in One Dancers ●

A robust youth with enthusiasm and energetic traditional dance. We want people to appreciate the beauty of our cultural diversity in transforming the lives of young blood in society. Director: Nolupumzo Ncapayi 45m All Xhosa Venue: Sundowner Stage 1 July @ 1pm & 3pm 2 July @ 1pm

FRINGE CANCELLATIONS ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Whatiftheworld Gallery and Ruth Simbao

BETWEEN LAND AND A RAISED FOOT

(Monument Basement and Raw Spot Gallery Open daily 09:00 - 17h00)

Brought together by their quality and imagination, the works on the Festival’s Curated Programme offer a special insight into the practices of culture makers and the ways they seek to heal wounds, articulate experience, and navigate pathways through the situations in which we as humans find ourselves.

And then there were four Bopha Cat As Trophy Ingenxa Kamama Just 6 Loyiso Madinga Live Senior Citizens Sisonke “Alive” Kids So Naive

● Touching Myself: An Ode to Audre Lorde

● Katlego Shoro – SERURUBELE

FRINGE UPDATES

MAIN CANCELLATIONS

spectively) indicated in the printed programme. HeyJanice Productions apologises for any confusion or inconvenience caused.

● Cancelled workshop: Every-

DISCLAIMER

● The Last Laugh: additional

show on 27 June @ 10.30pm ● Quava Vocal Group: ticket

(Poetry reading)

price reduced to R80 / R70 / R70 ● The Gospel According to Jan Coetzee: performance on 27 June has moved to 8pm ● Under the Jacaranda: performances on 1 and 2 July have been cancelled (the rest remain unchanged) ● Raiders: The Fallen Crown: Lulu Read has been replaced by Jessica Leigh-Stanley.

day Disruptions: Collaging and writing with Ja.Magazine on 1 July at 2pm. Please note that the talk Guerilla Publishing with Ja.Magazine on 29 June at 11am will still take place. ● No Easter Sundays for Queers – this production has been postponed. ● Who Am I? – Mira Calix all other talks continue as advertised in this series

WORDFEST CANCELLATIONS

ERRATA

● A Person My Colour by Martina

Dahlmanns (Book launch) ● The Love Song of Andre P Brink by Leon de Kock (Book launch)

Please note: The Fringe productions 2Dee and The Pursuit of Hobbyness were directed by Avril Cummins, not Kirsten Harris and Ryan Dittmann as (re-

The Festival organisers have made every effort to ensure information in this publication is accurate. However, mistakes and changes do occur and it does not accept any responsibility for them or for any inaccuracies or misinformation within advertisements. Artists provide images, logos and advertisements and the organisers accept no responsibility for the quality of reproduction in this publication. ● For more information, bookings, 0860-002-004 and general inquiries, 046-6031103/64


12.

FESTIVAL FACES

THE HERALD SPOTLIGHT

Friday June 28 2019

Combo of artistry and administration Devon Koen koend@tisoblackstar.co.za

Born and bred in the Eastern Cape, actress, voice-over artist, director and aspiring scriptwriter Nobesuthu Rayi, who has taken over the reins as acting executive producer for the 45th instalment of the National Arts Festival in Makhanda, is most excited about bringing local talent to the forefront of 2019’s celebration of art, culture and everything theatrical. Rayi, who obtained a qualification in performing arts and drama from PE’s Stage World Theatre School and Trinity College in London, has been bringing shows to the festival as an independent performer under the umbrella of different institutions since 2006. Working as the associate producer of the festival in 2017, Rayi has the skills and know-how of the mechanics of pulling together an 11-day event which includes more than 2,400 performances on a programme of more than 600 events. “Arts plays a pivotal role in shaping a human being, it also plays a vital role in observing and being the mirror to society,” she says.

“Sometimes it’s easier to show the people what they have become or are to become through dance, music or theatre, than preach to them. “Artists are social commentators who are needed by society for education, entertainment and healing. “Being in this position is not just for me, but for a number of Eastern Cape artists who have lost hope along the way because of how unrecognised the province is in the arts. “I bring to the festival a combination of artistry and administration,” Rayi said. After months of meetings, discussions and deliberations, Rayi and a team of experts in the different art disciplines, combined a programme which promises to be bigger and better than before. “In all that we have introduced previously – buskers, Creativate, talks – we have made sure this year we do it better than the previous year and in some instances bigger,” Rayi said. The 31-year-old former artistic manager of the Port Elizabeth Opera House and proud product of Sivuyiseni Intermediate School and Kwamagxaki High School, said she

has drawn much inspiration from her predecessor, Ashraf Johardien, as well as colleagues and fellow performers. “I draw my inspiration from a number of people that I meet along the way. “I draw a lot of strength from women in the arts who are pushing against all odds to make their dreams a reality in this industry,” Rayi said. Walking on the pier at the Port Elizabeth beachfront gives her a sense of calm. Rayi, who resides in Port Elizabeth, said in the hustle and bustle of her new position she had recently been reminded that one should never lose sight of the fact that one can only control that which is controllable, and not try to control that which is not. “I’ve also realised that that which you do not know, will remain unknown to you if you do not acknowledge the fact that you don’t know and deal with that once and for all until you are in the know.”

NOBESUTHU RAYI Picture: LU-M PHOTOGRAPHY

Profiled

DYLAN MORAN:

DR COSMOS The “Oscar Wilde of Comedy” - Makhanda hosts the only three South African shows on his world tour.

“Top-drawer standup from this master of the art form” (The Guardian) “Punch-drunk, pissed off and sick of it all...a manual for life in 2018.” (The Independent) “this hungover prophet, dragged grumpily from his cave, will restore your faith in cynicism.” (Metro, UK)

GUY BUTLER THEATRE 28 June (21:00) 29 June (22:00) 30 June (19:00)


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