Artscape is leading the way to be the first South African theatre to stage
Shakespeare’s so called lost play, Cardenio.
Cardenio – 12 January to 16 February 2013 (± 2,75 hrs)
Shakespeare’s lost play Cardenio, a tragicomedy, was adapted by Gregory
Doran (Artistic Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company) and Antonio Álamo
in 2010. This play at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre is a thrilling
adventure of love and sex, the betrayal of friendship and of honour set in
17th century Spain. Tickets range from R110 to R160.
For media information, call Danine Naidoo at 021 410 9877, 083 358 1496,
e-mail: publicity@atscape.co.za
Dirty Dancing – from 18 January 2013 (± 2,25 hrs)
Dirty Dancing, the unprecedented live experience, exploding with
heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing
comes to the Artscape Opera House. Seen by millions across the globe this
worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely
independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what
will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Tickets
range from R100 to R400.
For media information, call Allison Foat at 021 462 7384, 083 635 6312,
e-mail: diva_events@iafrica.com
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – 23 January to 26 February 2013 (± 2,5 hrs)
After successful seasons at the Artscape Theatre Centre and the National
Arts Festival, Shakespeare’s best loved comedy returns by popular demand to
the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, to play in repertory with Cardenio.
Filled with magic, humour, spectacle and romance, this Shakespeare play is
perfectly suited to the starlit, sylvan setting of Maynardville. Tickets
range from R110 to R180.
For media information, call Danine Naidoo at 021 410 9877, 083 358 1496,
e-mail: publicity@atscape.co.za
Sometimes I Laugh Like My Sister – 22 to 26 January 2013 (± 75 min)
In February 2005 a BBC journalist Kate Peyton was murdered in Mogadishu, the
capital of Somalia. She was the big sister of playwright/performer Rebecca
Peyton. In this riveting performance, Rebecca welcomes us to her world in a
passionately political, sharply comical and painfully personal account of
life after Kate. Crafting a moving and often comic tapestry of private
moments from a public tragedy, the show at the Artscape Arena explores,
through Rebecca's eyes, the story of a courageous journalist and a loving
big sister who is missed. Tickets range from R80 to R100.
For media information, call Anna Irvin at +44 207 193 0832, +33 612 982 859,
e-mail: annairvin@yahoo.com
Giselle – 27 January to 17 February 2013 (± 3 hrs)
The sylvan setting of the Maynardville Park offers the perfect backdrop for
one of the most popular of all classical ballets, portraying the tragic tale
of a young girl who loses her mind when jilted by her fickle lover. Tickets
range from R110 to R130.
For media information, call Megan du Plessis at 021 650 4673, e-mail:
meg.duplessis@gmail.com
Family Symphonic Fun – 27 January 2013 (± 80 mins)
Come and join the fun of light classical and popular music with the Cape
Philharmonic Orchestra at the Artscape Theatre. Tickets cost R50.
For media information, call Luvuyo Kakaza at 021 410 9966,
e-mail:Luvuyo@cpo.org.za
Suidooster Festival – 30 January to 3 February 2013
This annual arts festival is once again packed with innovative stage
productions for the family. More details are to be announced in the next
Artscape News or visit www.suidoosterfees.co.za for the full programme.
For media information, call Dayne Benjamin at 021 406 2907, 082 349 2575,
e-mail: dayne.benjamin@media24.com
Coming soon:
February 14th – 5 to 16 February 2013
Destination… Lerato – 8 to 10 February 2013
…en el Tablao Flamenco – 14 to 23 February 2013
Bookings:
Artscape Dial-A-Seat at Tel: 021 421 7695 or www.artscape.co.za
Computicket at Tel: 0861 915 8000 or www.computicket.com