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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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Ons Dorp (Afr)

Text: THORNTON WILDER

Translated by:  ULRICH STARK

Director: PIETER VENTER

Venue: WYNAND MOUTON THEATRE

Language: AFRIKAANS

 

Dates and times:

4 November 2014            19h30

5 November 2014            19h30

6 November 2014            19h30

7 November 2014            19h30

 

Prices:  R 40.00 for adults / R 30.00 for students or scholars / R 25.00 for pensioners or for groups of 10 or more

Bookings:   Computicket (0861 915 8000)

 

Thornton Wilder’s Ons Dorp portrays the story of a small town Grawehoek – the come-and-go of generations, the circle of life and, of course, love and death. The script – originally in English and set in America – is translated by Ulrich Stark. Stark’s version of script is set in the 1900s in South Africa. The play master (portrayed by Magda Schoeman/Aldiné van der Merwe) is, other than the rest of the characters, in conversation with the audience. This technique breaks the well-known fourth wall convention that the realism genre is known for. The audience would however be able to relate to the characters, seeing that the play is still of a realistic nature. This production is brought to the stage by the second year drama students from the University of the Free State and is directed by Dr Pieter Venter.

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