Home, Hope and Humour Mini-Festival of Theatre, Presented by MVG Productions in association with The Crazy Store
Mon Aug 8, 16:00 - Sat Aug 13, 21:30
Avalon Theatre, District Six Homecoming Centre, Caledon Street
ABOUT
THE HOME, HOPE AND HUMOUR MINI-FESTIVAL OF THEATRE
Three plays. Three Actors. One short film.
Written by multiple award-winning playwright, Mike van Graan
Avalon Theatre, District Six Homecoming Centre, Caledon Street, 8-13 August 2022
(Former Fugard Theatre)
COUNTRY DUTY
The rainbow nation. A better life for all. The most progressive constitution in the world. These were the promises. The hopes for the country we call home. And yet, Not Yet Uhuru is our lot. Dreams have been stolen. Principles corrupted. Enrichment for a few.
But there are some who resist. Who expose the rot. At great cost. To be a whistleblower. A blessing? Or a curse?
Featuring Khutjo Green, Directed by Fiona Ramsay
Length: 65 minutes
Age restriction: No under 13
Tickets: R125
Students and people 65 and older: R95
HE HAD IT COMING
Women’s Day. 16 days of activism. Campaigns against GBV. And yet…
He Had it Coming is a collection of sketches, poetry and song that provoke, challenge and say it like it is. Drawing a line in the sand. Saying Enough! A time for catharsis.
Featuring Kim Blanche Adonis, Directed by Daniel Mpilo Richards
Length: 65 minutes
Age restriction: No under 13
Tickets: R125
Students and people 65 and older: R95
THE NEW ABNORMAL
Humour is one way of surviving our pandemics. Like COVID. Like Corruption. And once the humour has gone? And we are still in darkness, from whence comes our hope? The New Abnormal is piece of ‘stand-up commentary’ that explores our home, our anxieties, and our hopes with humour.
Featuring Marty Kintu, Directed by Rob van Vuuren
Length: 60 minutes
Age restriction: No under 13
Tickets: R125
Students and people 65 and older: R95
SOME MOTHERS’ SONS
South African Film and Television Awards Nominee: Best Short Film Category
Two friends. One Country. Before and After.
What do human rights mean in a country wracked by violence?
There’s the law. And then there’s justice.
Featuring Luntu Masiza and Francois Immelman
Directed by Mbulelo Grootboom, Cinematography by Alexandre Ortscheit
Length: 24 minutes
Age restriction: No under 14
Tickets: R55
Students and people 65 and older: R45
Seating unreserved
8TH AUGUST SHOWS
Time Monday 8 August
16:00 He Had it Coming
18:00 Country Duty
20:00 Festival Opening (by invitation)
9TH AUGUST SHOWS
TimeTuesday 9 August
14:00 Some Mothers' Sons
Post-show discussion
16:00 He Had it Coming
18:00 The New Abnormal
20:00 Country Duty
10TH AUGUST SHOWS
Time Wednesday 10 August
16:00 The New Abnormal
18:00 Country Duty
20:00 He Had it Coming
21:30 Some Mothers' Sons
11TH AUGUST SHOWS
Time Thursday 11 August
14:00 Some Mothers' Sons
Post-show discussion
16:00 He Had it Coming
18:00 The New Abnormal
20:00 Country Duty
12TH AUGUST SHOWS
Time Friday 12 August
16:00 Country Duty
18:00 The New Abnormal
20:00 He Had it Coming
21:30 Some Mothers' Sons
13TH AUGUST SHOWS
Time Saturday 13 August
14:00 Some Mothers' Sons
Post-show discussion
16:00 He Had it Coming
18:00 Country Duty
20:00 The New Abnormal