BLUFF actor, Rowan Bartlett is bringing Winnie the Pooh to life in a production that is produced, designed and partly acted in by Bluff residents.
Rowan plays the titular character in KickstArt’s Winnie the Pooh, which is produced by theatre legend, Steven Stead with set design by Greg King – all Bluffites.
This is the third time Rowan will take to the stage as Pooh, with his first role as the ‘huney’ loving bear in 2006 and second in 2009.
“It’s always an honour to be a part of a KickstArt production and Winnie the Pooh is one of the most beloved characters ever created. It’s just magical being able to bring the stories to life,” said Rowan.
The local, who has appeared in many theatrical productions, said this is one of the highlights of his career.
“The script is charming and the original music by Justin Southey will have the audience’s toes tapping the whole way through. It really is a great production, fun for the whole family.
But I’ve also been lucky enough to work in the adult panto every year – those are incredibly fun to be in. My favourite was Aladin Trouble in 2004, when I played Bubble. She was a fabulous character to play and she won me my first Durban Theatre Award. I also loved playing the Porter in the Actors Co-operative’s Macbeth.”
Winnie the Pooh will be on show at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 30 June to 17 July, with performances at 2.30pm, Tuesday to Sunday and 7pm on Friday.
Speaking about the production, Rowan said the cast has a wonderful energy and the show is a charming and gentle-paced piece that presents all of Hundred Acre Wood’s favourite characters.
After Winnie the Pooh, Rowan will move on to playing Sister Mary Hubert in the Family Players’ Bad Habits at the Rhumbelow.
Tickets are available at Computicket (www.computicket.co.za). For block bookings email Ailsa Windsor of Going Places at editor.goingplacessa@gmail.com or call 083-250-2690. No babes in arms, or children under three.
