Tale of Africa at theatre
BRAAMFONTEIN – The show endeavours to bring to young audiences an ensemble of great African stories that are particularly appealing to children.
The People’s Theatre in Braamfontein has extended its show, Our Stories Our Africa and it will now run until 9 October, contrary to 30 September as announced before.
The show is currently underway and it started on 3 September and it has been extended to accommodate more audiences at the theatre.
The aim of the production, which features stories and songs from all over this continent, is to introduce the magic and joy of live theatre to young audiences.
With the emphasis on the value of books and reading, stories are acted out with People’s Theatre’s trademark wit and great musical numbers.
According to the organisers, audience participation is encouraged and reminds learners that reading and books are filled with magic and fun.
In this production, The People’s Theatre endeavours to bring to young audiences an ensemble of great African stories that are particularly appealing to children and filled with exciting, interactive audience participation.
Directors, Jill Girard and Keith Smith, have carefully crafted the production to provide young minds with a greater understanding of the wonderful stories and rich heritage that exists in South Africa and beyond.
With set and lighting design by Grant Knottenbelt, Our Stories Our Africa is set against an African landscape that transforms itself as the wonders of the land become the backdrop to myths and legends.
Meet creatures who claim to be able to transform themselves into wild animals, animals who possess great wisdom, chiefs, brave warriors and mystics as they journey across a sun-drenched landscape, under African skies.
Beautiful, handcrafted masks and puppets allow the actors to transform into the many different animals that inhabit the land, while a soundtrack of effects underscores all the action.
Musical staging director Sandy Dyer and musical director Dale Scheepers have ensured that well-known African songs live side by side with their contemporary counterparts to offer musical experience children will love, while also encouraging a lifetime appreciation of theatre.
Our Stories Our Africa stars Travis Hornsby, Noni Mkhonto, Luciano Zuppa and Kutlwano Marvin Molepo.
For further information, visit www.peoplestheatre.co.za and tickets cost R120 and R135 from www.webtickets.co.za
Details: The People’s Theatre 011 477 0923.
