Première-wenner: Violets in Bloom

In die wenproduksie van die jaarlikse Première-teaterfees kan die beste opkomende akteurs, skrywers en regisseurs van die US se dramadepartement gesien word. Wat gewaarborg is in dié toonvenster vir die volgende geslag teatermakers, is boeiende storievertelling en uitsonderlike toneelspel. Meer as 60 studente in 12 produksies het aan vanjaar se fees deelgeneem.

Met Hafeez Arendse, Greta Marie Mascke, Shayne Justin Joseph, Torden Van Rensburg, en Cate Storm

James en Charlotte Ashford is deel van Kaapstad se Engelse elite in die 1960’s en dit blyk asof hulle floreer: welvarend, word bejeen met aansien en op die drumpel van politieke sukses. Maar agter die mooi masker skuil ’n laventelhuwelik, geskoei op geheimhouding, opoffering en die stille prys van onvoorwaardelike liefde. Wanneer gerugte oor James se seksualiteit begin versprei, word hy gedwing om te kies tussen nalatenskap, identiteit en die mense vir wie hy die liefste is.

Skrywer en regisseur Skyla Cookson

Verhoogbestuurder Siyasanga Njobe

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The winning production of the annual Première Theatre Festival showcases the best emerging actors, writers and directors from the Stellenbosch University Drama Department. This next generation of theatre makers guarantees captivating storytelling and exceptional performances. More than 60 students participated in this year’s festival in 12 different productions.

With Hafeez Arendse, Greta Marie Mascke, Shayne Justin Joseph, Torden Van Rensburg, en Cate Storm

Behind the glamorous lives of Cape Town's English elite in the 1960s, James and Charlotte Ashford appear to be in full bloom: wealthy, admired, and on the brink of political success. But beneath their polished image lies a carefully constructed lavender marriage built on secrecy, sacrifice, and the quiet cost of unconditional love. As rumours of James's sexuality spread, he is forced to choose between legacy, identity, and those he loves most.

Writer and Director Skyla Cookson

Stage Manager Siyasanga Njobe