Cabaret

Last night we went to see Cabaret at the Artscape and it was fabulous. I only know the film version which I now realise is very watered down. However, as a friend pointed out, you are looking at the characters as they were portrayed in the film. Regardless it was both spellbinding and chilling. It is also so relevant today with the xenophobia of the last week.

I spoke to the Director, Teddy Davis, who said that he had begun the preparations for the show two years ago. It was a hige risk as Cabaret was last played in 1995 by Capab and it was a flop. It must be so satisfying seeing the full houses and raptuous applause at an excellent (amateur) production - there was nothing amateur about the acting. Cabaret has another week, but I am told that it is sold out. They are putting on an extra show on 1 June so there is a last chance there. Well done to everyone on and back stage! Angela