Fiela se Kind in Springs
Two Hoërskool Hugenote learners and actor Phillru van Achterbergh accepted roles in the stage production Fiela se Kind.
For those who don’t remember the story line, the production is about Benjamin Komoetie, a three-year-old blond boy found on Fiela Komoetie’s doorstep.
She raised him for nine years until the census committee took notice of Benjamin and claimed he is Lukas van Rooyen who had disappeared nine years before.
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Graigan Swartz (14), a Grade Nine learner from Hoërskool Hugenote, plays the role of Fiela’s own child Tollie Komoetie.
“It is a dream came true and I am overwhelmed,” says Graigan.
He believes through perseverance and prayer God answered his prayers.
Divan Prinsloo (15), Grade 10 learner from Hoërskool Hugenote, says he will focus on the play as well as his homework.
“Playing the role of Willem van Rooyen, Lukas’ brother, is definitely an exciting challenge,” he says.
Both teenagers feel it is a privilege to be part of Frans Swart’s team at Lefra Productions.
Their advice to the other children who auditioned and didn’t get the the parts is to never stop trying.
“Believe in your dream,” they say.
Divan and Graigan, who are part of the stage production team, are going to perform on the MSC Sinfonia cruise from April 30 to May 5.
The pair are grateful to their teachers and fellow students who will assist them with catching up on their school work once they return from the cruise.
Ex-Springs resident Phillru van Achterbergh (26) takes the role of Lukas van Rooyen who was renamed by Fiela as Benjamin Komoetie.
He is excited about being the “kaalvoet kind” in the play.
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Fiela se Kind will be performed at the Springs Theatre in Second Avenue from Thursday to Saturday at 7pm.
There will also be show at 3pm on Saturday.
To book, contact 011 815 300.
Frans says the proceeds of Saturday evening’s show will go towards the “Goue Ankers” of the Ng Kerk Springs-Oos.
To book for this show contact Theresa Mulder on 011 362 5403 or 082 462 1558.
The rest of the shows can be booked at Lefra on 011 815 3000.
