Vulture Productions invites you and your holiday spirit to engage in our upcoming showcase at the Baxter Masambe theatre from 19–28 December 2019. The showcase presents three unique stories, each story focusing on and exploring Cape Coloured culture and the Afrikaaps dialect.
JERRY, AN UNCONVENTIONAL HERO
Written and performed by Jeremeo Le Cordeur | Directed by Ian van der Westhuizen | With choreography by Lee Roodt
The story follows Jerry, a shy computer-nerd, inside an interrogation room. In a convoluted tale of action and absurdity, he faces shady, larger-than-life characters in potentially dangerous situations. He has to be brave and he has to learn that anyone can be a hero, even a nerd.
DUDE, WA'S MY BAKKIE?
Met en geskryf deur Jeremeo Le Cordeur | Regie deur Dean Van der Ventel | Met choreografie deur Lee Roodt | Stelontwerp deur Gaerin Hauptfleisch
Wanneer Dean September ontdek sy bakkie is gesteel, dink die jong bestuurder terug. Alles het begin by sy 21ste verjaardag, toe hy die Nissan 1400 Bakkie as geskenk ontvang het. Dit sorg vir vele avonture, soos sy eerste liefde, hartseer, ‘n gebroke hart, pad-woede, kapings en die uiteindelike motor-diefstal.
MAMA
Written and performed by Chenal Kock | Directed by Jeremeo Le Cordeur | With choreography by Alfonzo Freemantle and Yaseen Manuel
Mama is a character-piece showcased through poetry and physical theatre. The story is told through various chapters that focuses on Chenal Kock’s 7-life-emerging themes: rebirth, identity, cultural exploration, self -discovery, language, freedom and the state of being, all of which is explored with the use of the Afrikaaps dialect.
Mama was adapted for stage within the EVS (European Voluntary Service) program based in Liverpool. Thereafter we had performances at Woordfees, Artscape Theatre and Vrystaat Kunstefees, where the production was nominated for Best National Fringe Production in 2019. Jerry, an unconventional Hero and Dude, wa’s my Bakkie? was first presented at Alexander Bar Theatre as a double-bill and also had performances at Woordfees, Vrystaat Kunstefees and Suidoosterfees, where Jeremeo Le Cordeur was awarded the NATi (National Afrikaans Theatre Initiative) Rising Star Award for 2019.
The duration of the shows are 30 minutes each, and is ideal for all audiences – from learners to adults at only R120pp. For further information please visit www.vulture-productions.com or contact us on 067 037 6401 / info@vulture-productions.com.
Chenal Kock and Jeremeo Le Cordeur
THE TEAM
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JEREMEO LE CORDEUR |
Jeremeo is a creative soul, born and bred in Wellington, Western Cape. He is a theatre-maker and arts-photographer who graduated from City Varsity – School of Media and Creative Arts with an unstoppable drive and unfaltering commitment to his craft. He created Vulture Productions, which he uses as an outlet for his creative work, often taking on multiple roles: performer, producer, photographer, and director. He has been at the helm of many successful productions. |
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IAN VAN DER WESTHUIZEN |
Ian got his BA Drama degree at the University of Stellenbosch in 2015. In 2018 he directed 2 of the main shows at the US Woordfees, VER(LOS) and ONS, and starred in the production DIP-THUNK with the nominated up-and-coming actress Lana Scott as director. He is proud to say the production ONS was nominated for best debut production at the festival. He also took part for a second time in “Uitkampteater” at the KKNK where he acted, directed and wrote his own productions with great success. |
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DEAN VAN DER VENTEL |
Dean studied drama at Northlink College and started his professional acting career in 2004 with a play called RAAK WYS, directed by Ivan Lucas. Since then he has performed festivals with productions including BREED, directed by Janet Buckland, BLY, directed by Gaerin Hauptflesh and STERIEL EN BOETMAN, directed by Gideon van Eden. He made his directing debut with Dude, wa’s my Bakkie? |
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CHENAL KOCK |
Chenal is a “Mixed but not fixed creative artist” from Beacon Valley, Mitchells Plain. She holds a BA in dramatic arts and theatre studies and an Honours degree in applied theatre studies from Stellenbosch University. She previously worked as a mentor for Rachel’s Angels (Media24) and is an applied theatre facilitator for both Sp(i)eel (a creative arts collective) and The Blaqpearl Foundation. |
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LEE ROODT |
Lee is an actor, voice artist, stand-up comedian and martial artist. The former Springbok kickboxer. He completed his studies at The Independent Theatre Movement of South Africa (ITMSA), where he specialized in Shakespeare and Classical Greek. He is currently one of the artistic directors at ITMSA, along with the founder, Tauriq Jenkins. |
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ALFONZO FREEMANTLE |
Alfonzo is an actor, dancer and singer with experience in live performance and musical theatre. He completed his studies at Northlink College in Tygerberg and continued to focus on dance and choreography when he received a scholarship at The Cape Academy of Performing Arts for 3 years, from 2011–2013. He is currently the owner and artistic director of Freemantle Dance Company. |
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YASEEN MANUEL |
Yaseen is a dancer and choreographer who has been dancing since the age of 18. He aspires to tell stories through movement. As a freelancer, he developed his style of movement and explored the essence of Afro-fusion. Since then, he joined Jazzart Dance Theatre and trained in African contemporary, ballet, gumboot dance, tap, pantsula, rhythmical dance and music. |
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Jerry, an unconventional hero and Dude, wa’s my bakkie? at the Suidoosterfees