“Die Slapende Skoonheid”, the UFS children’s theatre production which was supposed to be performed last week at the UFS, has been cancelled due to the situation on the campus. The production was rescheduled for this week. The new performance times are as follows:

Thursday 29 October at 18h00

Friday 30 October at 11h00 & 18h00

Saturday 31 October om 11h00

Performances will take place in the Rehearsal Room at the Scaena Theatre Complex. Tickets are available at Computicket. People who have bought tickets for last week’s shows can trade them for other performances or request a refund at any Computicket outlet. This has to happen before Sunday 1 November 2015. Those who bought their tickets with credit cards, will automatically be refunded via credit card. However, refunding takes five work days to show on statements. Should you experience any problems, please don’t hesitate to call me, Thys Heydenrych at 051 401 3390 or 072 235 3191.

Name of production: Die Slapende Skoonheid

Playwright: Petrus du Preez

Director: Pieter Venter

Venue:  Scaena Rehearsal Room, UFS Main Campus

Language: Afrikaans

Prices:  R 25.00 per person and/or R20.00 per person for groups of 10 or more.

Bookings:   Computicket (0861 915 8000)

English Media release

The classical story of Sleeping Beauty is re-imagined with the UFS drama department’s production Die Slapende Skoonheid. It tells the tale of Princess Flora and her two fairy nannies Naas and Florinda, who lives in Lappiesdorp, where they have their hands full with the wicked witch Insomnia. She wants to take over the kingdom and become queen herself! In true fairy tale style the charming Prince Gawie rises to the occasion and saves Flora from Insomnia’s evil clutches.

Set against a South African context, the play allows for a cultural experience with which every member of the audience will be able to identify. Die Slapende Skoonheid takes a fresh look at this age old tale and promises wholesome fun for the whole family.