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The Bald Diva
2018-05-24

The Bald DivaName of Production: The Bald Diva

Script By: Eugene Ionesco

Directed By: Dion van Niekerk

Venue: Scaena Theatre, UFS-Main Campus

Language: English

Genre: Comedy

Date and times:

  • 24 May @ 19:30
  • 25 May @ 19:30
  • 26 May @ 19:30

Tickets

  • R 40.00 PER PERSON
  • R 30.00 FOR STUDENTS, SCHOLARS,
  • R 25.00 FOR PENSIONERS

Bookings: Computicket (0861 915 8000)

Photo by Luhard Potgieter.

  • Nathan De La Rey
  • René Lombard
  • Kabelo Sekhoto
  • Vuyiswa Mxasa
  • Sikhuthali Bonga
  • Kairon de Beer

The Bald Diva

A typical English family: a typical English husband; a typical English wife, and a typical English home – except for the grandfather clock that strikes any number of times whenever it feels like it! How odd! And why are all the family friends named Bobby Watson?

Not much makes sense in Eugene Ionesco’s acclaimed play, The Bald Diva, but that’s half the fun. A French maid, a fireman and two very confused dinner guests all turn a “typical” English evening into an experience that no-one is likely to forget soon.

The Bald Diva is an hour-long romp through the absurdity of language, English tradition and strained marital relationships. Directed by Dion van Niekerk, and starring a bunch of highly talented students, this classic masterpiece is not to be missed!

The Bald Diva will be playing at the University of the Free State’s Scaena theatre from the 24th to the 26th May at 19:30pm. Tickets are available at Computicket.


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Lecture: “Mandela, You Are Finally Free: Music, Memory, and Madiba”

presented by Prof. Gregory Melchor-Barz (senior professor: Odeion School of Music)

28 February 2014

Odeion

12:10

Abstract:

Asimbonanga, asimbonang' uMandela thina [We have not seen him, we have not seen Mandela]

Laph’ekhona, Laph'ehleli khonal [In the place where he is, in the place where he is kept]

Johnny Clegg and Savuka

Over the years Nelson Mandela inspired musicians to write about his life and perform challenging musical responses to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa. In this brief presentation, we will engage a variety of performers who performed musical tributes and challenges to the life and career of Madiba. We will also focus on the problematic issue of music for and about Mandela that was consumed outside in the South African diaspora (whether due to prohibitions or bans within the country or otherwise) vs. music produced as an internal musical commodity. 

Gregory Melchor-Barz, PhD

Alexander Heard Distinguished Service Professor

Associate Professor of Musicology/Ethnomusicology (Blair School of Music)

Associate Professor Music and Religion (Divinity School)

Associate Professor of Anthropology (Anthropology)

Faculty Head of North House, The Ingram Commons

Admission: Free

Enquiries: Ninette Pretorius (051 401 2504 / pretoriusn@ufs.ac.za)

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