The Sand du Plessis Theatre in Bloemfontein becomes the scene of excitement with a slew of events on the way.
The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (Pacofs) offers diverse productions that coincide with and mark Heritage Month.
The programme features the music show Camaguon Saturday (17/09), followed by the enthralling Afrikaans stage production My vrou se Man se Vrou on 22 and 23 September. Both productions are scheduled to start at 18:30.
Camagu ties in with the celebration of African women. The term “camagu” has its origin in Xhosa spirituality, and translated means to honour or praise.
The show pays homage to African women, restoringe their dignity and embracinge their existence through music and African sounds.
It unveils the rich heritage of a unique nation with its myriad of cultures and languages.
This is a collaboration of prominent African female musicians whose inspiration have touched souls through their music. Together they advocate through music and plead with society to unite to end gender-based violence.
Featured artists are Leomile, (Lesotho) Ntsiki Ndzume, Nomathemba Magobodi (Bloemfontein), Zoë Modiga (KwaZulu-Natal) and Buhlebendalo Mda (Soweto).
These acts have a strong Afro-jazz influence. They are set to enthrall audiences by offering the cultural experience of indigenous African sounds. Under the theme “Tebuka Mosadi”, the event will inspire and encourage audiences to sing along, chant and dance.
The Afrikaans production My Vrou se Man se Vrou stars Phillru van Achterbergh and Botha Enslin, well-known South African comedy actors.
John Smith, the main character in the production,is a London taxi driver who lives with his wife Mary in Highgate – and also with his wife Barbara in Finchley, only four minutes apart. Of course, both Mrs Smiths are blissfully unaware of each other’s existence.
The production is directed and produced by Frans Swart, with Marissa Claasen, Danielle Britz, Thiart Li, Etienne du Plessis and Stefan Vemaak making up the supporting cast.
