THIS WEEK
It feels like a rather random set of events this week, and quite a few of them quite frothy. Don't forget the on-going events listed in the blog before last, including the exhibitions at SANG.
ART AT THE LITTLE THEATRE
Art is directed by Marthinus Basson with three graduate actors from Stellenbosch university drama school. By French playwright Yasmina Reza, the play was first performed in 1994 and since been translated into 20 languages and had a huge success. It's described by reviewers as very funny, witty and sharp. Three friends get together and one of them proudly displays an all-white painting which he has bought for 200,000 francs. The ensuing disagreement about the painting leads to an intense verbal duel which is more about friendship than about art.
The Little Theatre Hiddingh Campus
Wednesday 8, Friday 10 20h00
(next week Tuesday 14 Thursday 16 Saturday 18)
Tel: 079 054 6238 www.teaterteater.com
Art is directed by Marthinus Basson with three graduate actors from Stellenbosch university drama school. By French playwright Yasmina Reza, the play was first performed in 1994 and since been translated into 20 languages and had a huge success. It's described by reviewers as very funny, witty and sharp. Three friends get together and one of them proudly displays an all-white painting which he has bought for 200,000 francs. The ensuing disagreement about the painting leads to an intense verbal duel which is more about friendship than about art.
The Little Theatre Hiddingh Campus
Wednesday 8, Friday 10 20h00
(next week Tuesday 14 Thursday 16 Saturday 18)
Tel: 079 054 6238 www.teaterteater.com
POETRY AT KALK BAY BOOKS
1.
Nigerian/British poet Akwe Amosu will be introduced by poet Ingrid de Kok at Kalk Bay Books on Tuesday evening and she'll read from her first collection Not Goodbye. Amosu is a human rights activist and writer/broadcaster specializing in Africa. In these poems she "meditates on a rich range of experiences in Africa and elswhere, and on the joys and sorrows of attachment....in language that alternates between sharp analysis, lyrical precision and lamentation."
Kalk Bay Books
Kalk Bay Books
Tuesday 7 18h00 for 18h30
2.
OFF THE WALL POETRY EVENING
2.
OFF THE WALL POETRY EVENING
Off the Wall will be hosting their last session for the year at Kalk Bay Books on Wednesday. Guest poet will be Finuala Dowling, who has recently won the Olive Schreiner prize for her wonderful Notes from the Dementia Ward; there's also an open mic.
Kalk Bay Books
Wednesday 8 19h00
Kalk Bay Books
Wednesday 8 19h00
MICHAELIS ART SCHOOL GRADUATE EXHIBITION
The annual exhibition of work by final year students opens at Michaelis on Wednesday evening.
Michaelis School of Fine Art
Opening Wednesday 8 18h00
Thereafter Tuesday to Friday 11h00 to 16h00 and Saturday 10h00 to 13h00
CASA LABIA IN BLOOM
In the exquisite upstairs space of the recently renovated Casa Labia in Muizenberg (reclaimed by the family from the state in a scandalous court case) is an exhibition "celebrating our indigenous Flowers in Paint, Print, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Jewelry & Floral Design." Curated by Africa Nova, it's worth the outing, and there's good food at the fancy new cafe.
Till 29th January 2011
Casa Labia Museum 192 Main Road Muizenberg
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10h00 to 16h00
FREE FLIGHT DOES COTTON CLUB MOVES
If you're in the mood for some super-light entertainment, Free Flight Dance company is opening a "sexy, jazzy and high-spirited" show at the Baxter this Thursday called Cotton Club Moves. Director Adele Blank "was inspired by that era in Harlem’s history when all these legendary artists - musicians, singers and dancers - were launched from the Cotton Club. Many different genres including tapping and hoofing were platformed there." As in the old South Africa, black performers could light up the stage but were not allowed in the audience.
The annual exhibition of work by final year students opens at Michaelis on Wednesday evening.
Michaelis School of Fine Art
Opening Wednesday 8 18h00
Thereafter Tuesday to Friday 11h00 to 16h00 and Saturday 10h00 to 13h00
CASA LABIA IN BLOOM
In the exquisite upstairs space of the recently renovated Casa Labia in Muizenberg (reclaimed by the family from the state in a scandalous court case) is an exhibition "celebrating our indigenous Flowers in Paint, Print, Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Jewelry & Floral Design." Curated by Africa Nova, it's worth the outing, and there's good food at the fancy new cafe.
Till 29th January 2011
Casa Labia Museum 192 Main Road Muizenberg
Tuesdays to Saturdays 10h00 to 16h00
FREE FLIGHT DOES COTTON CLUB MOVES
If you're in the mood for some super-light entertainment, Free Flight Dance company is opening a "sexy, jazzy and high-spirited" show at the Baxter this Thursday called Cotton Club Moves. Director Adele Blank "was inspired by that era in Harlem’s history when all these legendary artists - musicians, singers and dancers - were launched from the Cotton Club. Many different genres including tapping and hoofing were platformed there." As in the old South Africa, black performers could light up the stage but were not allowed in the audience.
Flipside at the Baxter
from Thursday 9 18h00
VINTAGE AND COLLECTIBLES FAIR
The Sunday vintage market at the Old Biscuit Mill is back - much less crowded than the Saturday market and a lovely experience.
Old Biscuit Mill Albert Road Woodstock
Sunday 12 10h00 - 15h00
The Sunday vintage market at the Old Biscuit Mill is back - much less crowded than the Saturday market and a lovely experience.
Old Biscuit Mill Albert Road Woodstock
Sunday 12 10h00 - 15h00
PEDRO THE MUSIC MAN AT the KALK BAY THEATRE
Some more unbiased reporting: Pedro is doing two musical story-telling shows for children (aged about 4 to 9) at the Kalk Bay Theatre, starting on Saturday and running till the 23rd. The first show this week has original stories each featuring a magical African instrument; next week will be some great tales from Zimbabwe. Children love him, and parents will have a good time too - at Pedro's school shows the teachers laugh at least much as the children do, and there's the wonder of the music.
Kalk Bay Theatre
Saturday 11 to Thursday 23 11h00
