Years
2019 2018
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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Tailor Made

Production: Tailor Made
Word program
Director: Stephanie Brink
Venue: Scaena Theatre
Date:  06 Mei 
Times: 19h00

Free entrance


Colourful, moving, funny and very entertaining! Tailor Made / Nommerpas presents the grade 12 prescribed poems in a word program for all matric learners. Whether English, Afrikaans or just a lover of poetry, this program is accessible for everyone! With contemporary music, dance and visual images the program brings the sometimes dull world of poetry in a colourful, accessible manner.

The poems are dramatised verbally and visually and learners will be able to identify with the themes, atmosphere and emotional involvement. The production prides itself with some of FACTS (Free State Acts) professional actors such as Ilne Fourie, well known for her successful Impi, (Volksblad Kunstefees 2009 and KKNK 2010), Heinrich Keogh, Mart Kotze and Walter Strydom from Boer Manie se Melk word Suur, Marijda Kamper from Bewys (best debut production on the Volksblad Arts Festival 2009) and Jefferson Korkee from earlier departmental productions such as Mure and The Flies. The team of Stephanie Brink (director) and DeBeer Cloete (production manager) bring their poetic vigour and knowledge to the stage once again. Both these professional theatre practitioners are well known for their productions, Geblikte Ertappels, Mieliestronk and Moerpampoen.

This double bill production comprises out of two parts: The poetry of Afrikaans Home Language with English first additional language on the one hand and on the other English home language and Afrikaans First Additional language, as they are grouped in most schools. It would, however be possible to tailor make the production to suit each schools individual needs. Book the show combination of your choice for your school’s learner.

The production is supported by the Department of Education, Free State and is made possible through the support of the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF).

Come and attend the free debut showing of the production in the Scaena Theatre on the 6th of May at 19h00. For more information, bookings or enquiries, please contact Heinrich Keogh on 084 247 1678 or e-mail him at pkeogh95@yahoo.com.
 

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