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ARTSCAPE NEWS
1 Aug, 2012 - 15 Aug, 2012
Artscape celebrates humanity with Women’s Festival
The Artscape Theatre Centre celebrates humanity with its annual Women’s Arts Festival. The programme for the next two weeks focuses on education initiatives with two school festivals, drama, children’s theatre, dance, choral work and workshops.
Inhale/Exhale – 1 to 4 August 2012 (± 1 hr)
DON’T miss the emotionally engaging theatre production at the Arena that combines the artistic and technical excellence of the Ikapa Dance Theatre, live music and design. Tickets range from R120 to R200.
For media information, call Ruth Hanniball at 072 827 5935, e-mail: ruth.hanniball@gmail.com.
Krismis van Map Jacobs – 1 to 3 July 2012 (± 2,25 hrs)
THIS well-known Adam Small drama at the Theatre, set against the backdrop of forced removals, offers a peek into life on the Cape Flats in the early seventies. After seven year in prison, feared gang leader, Map Jacobs, is eligible for parole and the question on everybody’s lips is whether Map has changed or not. Tickets cost R70.
For media information, call André Stolz at 082 375 9201, e-mail: ansto@absamail.co.za.
Insight into Peter Pan and Raymonda – 2 August 2012 (± 2 hrs)
CAPE Town City Ballet offers dance lovers the opportunity to gain an insight into the production and staging of their brand new creation, Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, as well as their recreation of the full-length ballet, Raymonda at the Opera House. Tickets cost R30.
For media information, call Megan du Plessis at 021 650 4673, e-mail: megan@capetowncityballet.org.za.
Arise O Man Male Chorus Concert Tour – 4 August 2012 (± 2,5 hrs)
ENJOY an uplifting evening of music at the Opera House where 250 men sing authentic African traditional forms and American gospel and hymns, drawn from the classics to a modern repertoire. Featuring combined voices from male choruses representing South Africa, the United States of America, Romania and Botswana. Tickets range from R120 to R150.
For media information, call Mpho Jivhuho at 073 778 0075, e-mail: mpho@mmjconsulting.co.za.
Peter Pan and the Lost Boys – 8 to 12 August 2012 (± 1,75 hrs)
THE Cape Town City Ballet dancers skilfully tell the story of Peter Pan at the Opera House, a mischievous boy who can fly and who never ages. Created by Scottish novelist and playwright, JM Barrie, Peter Pan spends his everlasting childhood adventuring on the small island of Neverland as the leader of his gang, the Lost Boys. They interact with mermaids, fairies, pirates, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside of Neverland. Tickets range from R90 to R150.
For media information, call Megan du Plessis at 021 650 4673, e-mail: megan@capetowncityballet.org.za.
High School Drama Festival – 13 to 18 August 2012 (± 2 hrs)
ANNUALLY around 60 schools enter for this festival that gives learners an opportunity to create and present an original drama on a professional stage. Out of all the entries, 15 schools were selected to participate in the main festival at the Arena. This year’s theme is Living Values/Lewenswaardes/Impawu Zentsulungeko Zokuphila Koluntu. Tickets cost R40 for the elimination rounds. The award ceremony is by invitation only.
For media information, call Themba Mzondi at 078 113 5216, e-mail: themba@sceproduction.co.za.
School Arts Festival– 13 to 30 August 2012 (± 2 hrs)
THIS popular annual festival at the Theatre has grown in stature and is probably the largest of its kind in South Africa. This colourful array of music, dance, song and poetry at the Theatre instils a love of theatre and performing, whilst imparting a sense of pride, achievement and self-esteem to learners. Tickets cost R40.
Kipper and the Rainbow – 13 to 31 August 2012 (± 1 hr)
KIPPER is back at the Theatre to save the day! The future of the Rainbow is endangered by the horrible Merdes. Merdes hates colour and beauty and wants to destroy the rainbow recipe. Kipper and his friends need everybody’s help to save the world from being a dull and boring place. Don’t miss this colourful, fast moving, fun filled production. Please visit the Artscape website at www.artscape.co.za for dates of English and Afrikaans performances. Tickets cost R50.
For media information, call Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck at 083 303 3430, e-mail: margitm@mweb.co.za or Marinda Engelbrecht at 082 446 7265, e-mail: mepro@vodamail.co.za.
Arts Administration Workshops – 13 to 17 August 2012 (± 8 hrs)
AS part of Artscape’s persistent skills development initiatives, the Artscape Resource Centre hosts a workshop to hone the skills of its members at the Isibaya. By invitation.
For media information, call Ukhona Mlandu at 021 410 9952, 084 462 2237, e-mail: ukhonam@artscape.co.za.
Women’s Arts Week (5 to 11 August 2011)
The 2012 Artscape Women’s Festival celebrates humanity from 5 to 11 August at the Artscape Theatre Centre.
For media information on all Women’s Arts Week activities, call Candice Jansen at 076 958 9593, e-mail: candice@headsupcomm.co.za.
Eric Miller Photographic Exhibition
‘The Nevergiveups’ – 1 to 31 August 2011
ACCLAIMED photographer Eric Miller celebrates the lives of a group of extraordinary grandmothers in a photographic exhibition in the Marble Foyer. ‘The Nevergiveups’ highlights the crucial role that grandmothers are playing in holding together communities across South Africa.
BAHI Healing Concert 5 August 2012 (± 2 hrs)
AN inspiring concert at the Opera House, featuring local musicians, to raise funds for the Borrowed Angels Healing Initiative (BAHI) that provides support to parents who have lost a child through stillbirth or other forms of pregnancy loss. Tickets cost R60.
Pink Drive – 8 to 11 August 2012 (± 1,25 hrs)
THIS tangible breast cancer initiative powers a mobile mammography en educational unit in South Africa. This year they offer on-site mammography tests, educational talks and clinical exams at various Artscape venues.
I Stand Corrected – 8 to 11 August 2011 (± 1,25 hrs)
THIS piece of physical theatre in the Arena is an artistic response to homophobia and transphobia, hate rapes and murders. Commissioned by Artscape, this presentation is the first collaboration between highly acclaimed international artists Mojisola Adebayo and Mamela Nyamza. Tickets cost R70.
Gender Equality Discussion Panel – 9 August 2012 (± 2 hrs)
TWO free lively panel discussions in the Chandelier Foyer: From 10:00 to 11:00: Report back on audit 2011 Women & Justice: Are the Scales Balancing? The second session is from 11:00 to 13:00: Gender Equality Discussion facilitated by The Triangle Project. Entrance is free.
Women’s Festival Exhibition – 9 to 11 August 2011
VARIOUS gender related stakeholders and NGO’s are to host stalls in the Theatre Foyer and Chandelier Foyer.
Die Vagina Monoloë – 9 & 10 August (± 1 hr)
“The Vagina Monoloë is a brilliant translation en localization of an excellent play. This local production boasts three highly talented actresses who understand and interpret each nuance correctly.”- novelist Deon Meyer. At the Arena. Tickets cost R90.
Dance for a Cure – 9 & 10 August 2011 (± 2 hrs)
TOP South African and international performers pool their talent at the Theatre to raise funds to vaccinate children against cervical cancer. Leading dancers, singers and musicians from South Africa, Paris, Australia and UK will create a spectacular concert. Featured companies are Jazzart, La Rosa and Cape Youth Dance Company. Vocal Artists are Sibongile Mngoma (SA), Fem Belling (Australia), Dominique Paccaut (France) and Charlie Dee (UK). Musical Director Richard Cock & Albert Combrink. Artistic Director: Martin Schonberg. Tickets cost R90.
The Eve – A Celebration of the Curve of Humanity – 11 August (± 2 hrs)
THIS jazz concert at the Theatre promises to celebrate the essence of being human with a female glance. It brings together original music, unique arrangements of jazz standards and poetry, paying homage to the human spirit. Tickets cost R80.
WHEAT Trust Awards Ceremony – 10 August (± 2 hrs)
THIS annual award by the Women’s Hope Education and Training Trust (WHEAT) at the Theatre acknowledges work done by women in seeking local solutions to local problems. By invitation.
WHEAT Trust Girl Talk Workshop – 11 August (± 4 hrs)
THIS workshop for girls at the Opera Bar explores sound and responsible answers to questions about sex, drugs, peer pressure and socio-economic challenges. Entrance is free.
Coming soon
*Ubuntu Teen Film Festival Awards – 17 August 2012
*Dance in the City 2 – 18 August 2012
*Western Cape Youth Festival – 18 August 2012
*Raymonda – 24 to 31 August 2012
*Kragbox – 24 to August 2012 to 1 September 2012
Bookings:
Artscape Dial-A-Seat at Tel: 021 421-7695
Computicket at Tel: 0861 915 8000 or http://www.computicket.com
