Join The Playhouse for magical show
The Magic Drum takes the audiences on a journey to a village in the beautiful forest of Mathuthu Wonders, where a magical drum controls the order.
THE Playhouse Company, an agency of the Department of Arts and Culture, has a wealth of great educational theatre on offer for school learners which are to be performed next year.
The Magic Drum: Expect a magical theatre outing with this production which runs in The Playhouse Grand Foyer between 6 and 15 December.
The Magic Drum takes the audiences on a journey to a village in the beautiful forest of Mathuthu Wonders, where a magical drum controls the order.
Through its rhythms people will experience the wonder of this magical place. With its underlying moral theme promoting integrity among young people, audiences are given a special experience of rhythmic sounds, boom-bap rap and sing-along tunes sure to leave a lasting memory.
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Tickets for shows from 4 to 7 December at 10am are R30 per learner. Public performances on 8, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 December are at 2.30pm (tickets R60 for adults, R30 for children). Book at Computicket or call 031-369 9540 (office hours)
Masihambisane: Motivates students to get involved in dance and art programmes at a young age. Important life lessons are discussed through dance storytelling, helping to motivate students to work hard and follow their dreams.
The production, targeted for Grade 4 to Grade 7 learners, runs between 25 February and 9 March. Tickets are R30 per learner.
Silent Screams: The role of women in South African society is explored in this emotional journey through the lives of six characters, which also celebrates the heroines of the liberation movement, in particular, Winnie Mandela and Victoria Mxenge. Beginning with the first ever Women’s March of 1913, through to the 1956 March, and culminating with the recent Women’s Total Shutdown, this contemporary play engages young and old on issues that continue to affect women. The production plays between 4 and 16 February. R30 per learner.
Sizwe’s Triumph over Sumdanger: With the scourge of bullying in schools affecting many learners, Sizwe’s Triumph over Sumdanger draws attention to this pernicious social issue, and to its side effects of substance abuse, teenage pregnancy, and more bullying.
This valuable awareness project will tour three districts in KZN between 4 and 22 February, followed by a run in eThekwini from 25 to 28 February. Tickets are R30 per learner.
Booking has opened, contact Dawn Haddon lescoordinator@playhousecompany.com, or call her on 031 369 9407 or 079 696 8328 (office hours).
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