Stories of our lives
The Bioscope Independent Theatre will screen Stories of our Lives by director Jim Chuchu. The film began as a series of testimonials from Kenyan persons, who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex. The group is assembled by a small Nairobi-based multidisciplinary arts collective. These testimonials were then adapted into short films and dramatised as true life stories from Kenya’s oppressed LGBTQ community. The film is both a labour of love and a bold act of militancy.
Stories of our Lives will be screened at the Bioscope at 7.30pm on 23 October.
Tickets range from R45 to R120.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/973770402665001
Its Personal Picnic Festival
Spend the day soaking up the sunshine and great music at the new location for the Its Personal Picnic Festival – the gorgeous Val Bonne Country Estate. There will be three stages hosting the likes of Kyle Watson, Nick Grater, The Sextons and more.
The festival will take place from 11am on 24 October to 4am on 25 October at 1 Arden Road, Modderfontein.
Tickets range from R250 to R1 000.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/1628672407401953
Chester is Missing
South Africa’s most notorious and outspoken puppet has a brand new show, and it’s not to be missed!
Accompanied by his voice and friend, Conrad Koch, Chester will ask some truly pivotal questions during his new show. Questions like ‘Why is this white guy keeping him in a suitcase?’ and ‘will Zuma pay back the money?’
It promises to be a rib-tickler of an evening!
Chester is Missing is showing at the Joburg Theatre until 7 November.
Tickets cost R120.
Details: www.joburgtheatre.com
