Joburg Ballet knits for Mandela
BRAAMFONTEIN - Start up this winter in the company of Joburg Ballet and spread the warmth through woolly warmers and sizzling ballet.
Joburg Ballet partners with 67 Blankets for Madiba Day and celebrates the spirit of Nelson Mandela in a drive to honour the legacy of Madiba.
Stitch by stitch this initiative, created by Joburg Ballet patron Carolyn Steyn, aims to sew bundles of blankets for charity and help those in need keep warm this winter.
This global project, reaching many countries on several continents around the world, will be joined by the dancers, staff, friends and fans of Joburg Ballet at an extended knitting event between performances on 15 March.
The people of Gauteng are invited to join the stars of Joburg Ballet as well as other South African celebrities and well-known personalities for group knitting session which will be filled with light entertainment and goodwill.
During the staging of Coppelia on 15 March, the Nelson Mandela Theatre stage at Joburg Theatre will, at 5pm, transform into one of the largest gatherings of knitters in South Africa simultaneously knitting up a storm to create as many woven warmers in 60 minutes between the matinee and evening performances.
The public is encouraged to donate balls of wool and knitting needles. And all are welcome to participate, socialise with the stars of Coppelia and other guest artists and enjoy the live entertainment during this knit-athon worthy cause.
Joburg Ballet welcomes all first-time knitters as well as experienced enthusiasts to be part of this global movement to give back to our communities.
Details: Lindsay Mc Donald lindsay@joburgballet.com or 076 1010 421
076 1010 421.
