Monday, March 3, 2008

Spier Festival - infecting Cape Town

I was fortunate to see two brilliant productions as part of the Spier Festival last week. What a pity the Festival wasn't publicised more widely. Dream Time on Friday night was literally out of this world, capturing the dream state through different media, cultures and people. Great use of spaces and buildings and showcased the depth and breadth of talent in this country.

I also saw Not with my gun on Saturday night...a play all South Africans should see - wonderful acting, well written, great drama. I came out with my energy levels sky-high, buzzing after the play. Venue (Cape Town High School) wasn't great so let's hope the play will come back to Cape Town at a more suitable venue e.g. the Baxter.

Can't wait for next year's Festival, which I hope will be marketed and promoted better so more Capetonians can discover the exciting and rich variety of SA's performing arts industry.
Kristina

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Not with my gun

Saw the show last night at Cape Town High School. The show was part of the Spier Contempory Art Festival. It deserved the standing ovation it received and makes you wonder what your reaction would be if someone broke into your house, in this case during a batchelor party, and stole your most prized possesion. Paul

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