DOP, a mesmerising tale of an ordinary man

DOP, Retief Scholtz’s theatrical debut, will be presented at the Market Theatre for a two-week run from January 9 to 19.

DOP is produced by Kosie Smit, directed by Sylvaine Strike and features André Odendaal, an acclaimed actor and director for more than 30 years. It also features Wilhelm van der Walt.

DOP is a fascinating and cutting-edge story of Frank Venter, an ordinary man.

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Like everyone, Frank has a story that nobody listens to. It’s not impressive enough – or is it?

Frank sits in a bar. It’s his birthday. The only person around is Tim, the barman.

Frank is alone in the bar and the same could be said about his life.

Frank and Tim need something from one another. Frank needs a soundboard to confirm his existence. Tim needs the correct words to speak his heart’s truth.

According to Scholtz, he wrote the role of Frank specifically with Odendaal in mind.

Two strangers start to talk about life, generations, emigration, dreams, the 1990 Boston Art Heist, rain forests, regret and how things so often are not as they appear to be.

In senseless bar talk and conversations without a point, there is truth and emotion without pretence.

DOP is staged at the The Barney Simon at Market Theatre from Tuesday to Saturday at 8.15pm and on Sundays at 3.15pm.

To book, contact Anthony Ezeoke on 011 832 1641 Extension 203/083 246 4950, Magret Charova on 011 832 1641 Ext 326/079 656 2340 or Jabulisile Mofolo 011 832 1641 Ext 204/083 203 0531.

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