Women’s issues in focus at The Playhouse
For schools bookings at R30 per learner, call 031-369 9407 or email salescoordinator@playhousecompany.com.
CATCH the final leg of The Playhouse Company’s South African Women’s Arts Festival running in Durban until this Saturday (18 August).
Confessions of a Blacklisted Woman: She Bellows is still on. It is written, directed and developed by Zimkitha Kumbaca and is an intriguing presentation by Onalerona Collaborations which incorporates music, poetry and dance into a satirical work which interrogates the representation of women in contemporary South African society: Are black woman at the bottom of the food chain? What is consent culture? Are African skin and hair being replaced with plastic? Tickets are R80.
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The multi-award winning one-hander, Womb of Fire exposes the effects of colonialism through the vivid use of allegory. Set against the episode of the India epic, The Mahabharata, the play interweaves personal narrative and contemporary realities with the lives of two women from the founding years of the Cape Colony to interrogate the Womb of Fire that birthed South Africa. Tickets here are R85.
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The Arts and Craft Exhibition: Beads which highlights the richness of Zulu culture is celebrated though beadwork and throws light on social structures and changing customs in different areas. It is curated by Hlengiwe Dube and the fascinating catalogue looks at the Zulu beliefs system of their ancestors and how they affect the community at large. Admission is free.
SAWAF also includes added attractions of four Sundowner concerts. These vibey jazz events are up for grabs on 17 August (showcasing Angel Zondo); and 18 August (with the Dani Foster Trio). Main Foyer at 17h00. Admission is free.
Bookings via Computicket outlets; telephonic bookings on 0861 915 8000, and online bookings at www.computicket.com. Or call the Playhouse Box Office on 031-369 9540. For schools bookings at R30 per learner, call 031-369 9407 or email salescoordinator@playhousecompany.com.
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