School performances of 1789 at Sibikwa

There’s only two days left to get your tickets for the opening night of the spectacular show 1789.

The production, supported by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, the French Institute in Paris and the City of Paris, the piece will open to the public on Bastille Day (July 14) at Sibikwa Arts Centre.

Tickets for the opening show are available on Quicket.

The art centre has partnered with the French Institute of South Africa (IFAS) and Théâtre du Soleil to bring theatre lovers Ariane Mnouchkine’s theatre piece 1789.

Directed by veteran South African directors Phyllis Klotz and Smal Ndaba, the play will transport its audience to the streets of Paris – to a country in turmoil on the brink of a revolution and will follow the journey of a range of citizens and the rise against an oppressive regime in the quest for Liberty, Equality and Fraternity.

The play will also raise profound questions about democracy, an appreciation of the power of unity and, hopefully, a desire for further debate.

Public performances:
July 14, 19:00
July 15, 15:00
July 16, 15:00
July 22, 15:00
July 23, 15:00
(Book via Quicket)
Schools performances
July 19, 11:00 and 14:00
July 20, 11:00 and 14:00
July 21, 11:00 and 14:00

Renowned opera stars Lehlongonolo ‘Bapi’ Musa and Bongiwe Musa will lead the musical direction, while award-winning theatre practitioner Toni Morkel serves as the production’s movement coach. Designer Wilhelm Disbergen will recreate the vibrant streets and people of Paris in 1789, enveloping the audience in the rich atmosphere of the era.

Ticketing options include (1) a single ticket is R100, a ticket and a light French meal R200 and a ticket, shuttle from Rosebank Mall and a light French Meal is R300.

For more information, contact the Sibikwa Arts Centre on 011 422 4359.

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