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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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Romeo & Juliet (in modern English)

Adaptation: Thys Heydenrych
Original texts: William Shakespeare

Directed by: Thys Heydenrych
Venue: Wynand Mouton Theatre

 

Dates and times:

15 September 2015 at 19h30

16 September 2013 at 17h30

17 September 2013 at 20h00

18 September 2013 at 19h30

 

 

 

The Department Drama and Theatre Arts presents William Shakespeare's first great tragedy and one of his most beloved works, "Romeo & Juliet": A tale of young love thwarted by circumstance. It’s a timeless story of young passion caught between the feuding families of Capulet and Montague.

 

"Romeo & Juliet", written around 1594, has been capturing the imaginations of audiences for over 400 years. Two young lovers, caught in their families’ feud, take fate into their own hands and pursue their love. Missed chances, poor timing and mistakes prevent the lovers from finding happiness and this ensures a tragic end. Finally their families unite, in sorrow. Haunted by the sacrifice of their children they are reminded of the powerful force of love.

 

The drama department will present a fresh twist on Shakespeare's classic tale of star-crossed lovers. Set in a dystopian South Africa, “Romeo & Juliet” subtly comments on South Africa’s future: ESKOM is no more, society is divided into classes and ruled by a single leader. Is there room for forgiveness or, to use Romeo’s words, “What will it take to get over what happened in the past?”

 

This is the third Shakespeare production adapted and directed by Thys Heydenrych. “Romeo & Juliet” – this time in modern English – will be performed in the Wynand Mouton Theatre, 15 - 18 September 2015. Tickets are available at Computicket.   

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