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“FROGS”
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“FROGS”
with TARYN BENNETT directed by INGRID WYLDE
English / All ages / 50 mins
SEPTEMBER 24 to OCTOBER 18, 2008 @ 20h30
Ticket Prices ~
*** OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL : R150 p.p. [a 3 course meal & a theatre ticket]; ***
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS : R150 p.p. [for a decent plate of food and a theatre ticket - starters and desserts available al a carte basis as add-ons] : show only tickets : R90 p.p.
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS : R210 p.p. [for a 3 course meal and a theatre ticket] : show only tickets : R100 p.p.
This beautiful, fresh one woman show about a woman finding love and acceptance in dark times debuts in Cape Town after successful runs at the National Arts Festival, the Hilton Arts Festival and in Johannesburg.
“In a small theatre, I discovered a small play about a small story performed by a small person. When I walked out, my life was a little bit better. The play was called Frogs and it starred a beautiful, talented performer named Taryn Bennett. Thank you, Ms Bennett.” (Zane Henry, July 8, 2008 Tonight)
“An outstanding performance. A sensational piece” (Cue 2007)
Acclaimed director Ingrid Wylde directs superb, physical performer Taryn Bennett in a mime piece on loneliness, isolation, loss and love. Written and conceived as a collaborative work by Taryn Bennett and Ingrid Wylde, the story revolves around a lonely mime coming to terms with a moment in her childhood past that haunts her. This talented young newcomer to the Cape Town stages will charm you and delight you, and might very well allow you to look at your life differently through a small story about the big capacity for affirmation of the human spirit.
CAST
Performing in her first one woman show, Taryn trained at Rhodes University Drama Department where she comes from the Buckland style of physical performers and had the fortune to be directed by Andrew Buckland both at University and during her time with UBOM! Eastern Cape Drama Company, in The Scorpion. Taryn now works and performs in Johannesburg. She has superb physicality, a delicacy, a quirky sense of humour and is a powerful presence on stage. She has also performing in Dr. Collinger’s Funeral Service and Puck’s Story.
DIRECTOR
Over the past 6 years, acclaimed director Ingrid Wylde has brought a variety of work to the National Arts Festival in Grahmstown. She is constantly exploring the use of site specific theatre and notions of identity. Her site work is fast becoming a fixed favourite at the Festival. These include The Bear, A little Pride and Prejudice, amleth/hamlet house, Overruled and for 2008 Puck’s Story, a romp through Midsummer nights Dream. Her dynamic work covers a wide range from comedy to tragedy, her first passion being strong text based theatre and reworking classical text to speak for the present. She has worked closely with the UBOM! Eastern Cape Drama Company and has directed the Grahamstown Christmas pantomime for the last five years. Besides directing work, she is a facilitator, teacher and producer.
Recent directing work includes:
Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov 2002, Johannesburg and National Arts Fest.
Four a new South African play as a collaborative work, 2002/2003, Johannesburg, Grahamstown and UK Tour.
The First South African by Fatima Dike, National Arts Festival Studio, 2003
The Bear by Brian Friel, National Arts Fest 2003, Sold out production,
Against the Use of Nature Set work production for UBOM! 2003
The Christmas Show UBOM Christmas Pantomime for Grahamstown
Blood will have Blood – Macbeth revealed and Book in a Box Set work production for UBOM! 2004
The Mysteries National Arts Festival Fringe 2004 for Create SA Theatre Skills programme.
A Little Pride and Prejudice Adapted and directed for the NAF Fringe 2004, Sold out production, performed at Hilton Festival
Mama Scrooge UBOM Christmas Pantomime for Grahamstown.
Awarded an MA from Wits in 2004 from Wits School of Arts.
Overruled by Bernard Shaw and an adaptation of Hamlet, amleth/hamlet house. 2005 Productions for NAF Fringe both Site specific pieces.
Adapted the novel Iron Love by Marguerite Poland for a stage production for NAF 2006 with funding from the National Arts Council.
Plots Anton Chekhov – NAF Fringe 2006
Frogs and Medea m/other house for 2007
Frogs, 4.48 Psychosis and Puck’s Story for 2008 as well as Thrash for the Studio.
“FLIRTING WITH COWARD”
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featuring GODFREY JOHNSON and directed by SANJIN MUFTIĆ
English / All ages / 60 mins
SEPTEMBER 17 to SEPTEMBER 21, 2008 @ 20h30
Ticket Prices ~
Dinner & Theatre from R140
[The ticket price of R140 will cover entry to the theatre and a good plate of food which will vary from day to day. Starters and desserts on an a la carte basis will also be available as add-ons]
Show Only R80.00
At the Kalk Bay Theatre from the 17th to the 21st of September, Fleur de Cap winner, Godfrey Johnson brings to life the spirit of Noel Coward in the one-person cabaret, “FLIRTING WITH COWARD”. The genius wit of this writer and composer of the 20th century is brought to life by one of Cape Town’s most versatile and moving musical performers.
Noel Coward carried himself with style and sophistication in a time when the standards were higher. Witty and debonair, he was the centre of attention, charming his friends with his musical genius and satirical wit. He was the very image of the elegant gentleman in a smoking jacket with a cigarette holder. Join Godfrey Johnson to re-discover the spirit of this iconic performer, who can hold you in the palm of his hand with his illuminating wit and irresistible musical charm.
After having worked for many years as a musician, director, composer and having accompanied Pieter-Dirk Uys, Godfrey Johnson won the 2007 Fleur du Cap award for Best Performance in a Cabaret for his work in Kissed by Brel. He now brings his signature style of music to reinterpret the songs of one of the last century’s most satirical and visionary entertainers. Noel Coward, known for being the musical and witty host, comes alive between the notes, chords, and words sung by this Cape Town performer. Johnson will perform his own versions of such Coward classics as Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 20th Century Blues, Mad about the Boy, and If Love were All. More than a tribute, this show honours the spirit of Coward in the 21st century.
Johnson premieres “FLIRTING WITH COWARD” as his second collaboration with Bosnian born director, Sanjin Muftić. Muftić’s previous Yawazzi productions, Under the Stars, Above the Tree (showing at the Out the Box festival) and The Life and Work of Petrovic Petar have both received passionate critical acclaim.
“FROGS”
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featuring Taryn Bennett directed by Ingrid Wylde, written by Taryn Bennett & Ashley Waterman.
English / PG 13+ [some strong langauge - not extreme] / 50 mins
SEPTEMBER 24 to OCTOBER 18, 2008 @ 20h30
Ticket Prices ~
OPENING NIGHT SPECIAL : R150 p.p. [for a 3 course meal and a theatre ticket];
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS : R150 p.p. [for a decent plate of food and a theatre ticket - starters and desserts available on an a la carte basis as add-ons]
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS : R210 p.p. [for a 3 course meal and a theatre ticket];
After highly successful runs at the Hilton Arts Festival in KwaZulu-Natal, the Festival of Fame in Johannesburg and the National Arts Festival 2007 and 2008, “FROGS” debuts in Cape Town. Featuring the exceptionally talented Taryn Bennett under the direction of the innovative Ingrid Wylde, “FROGS” tells the story of one woman’s timid attempts to make connections with others in the hostile atmosphere of a bar. However the perpetual indifference she is confronted with, and the all-pervading memories of her past, compels her to retreat into a rich fantasy life, where she can escape from her growing loneliness and desperation.
Written and conceived as a collaborative work by Taryn Bennett and Ingrid Wylde, “FROGS” is a metaphor for where South Africa is at the present moment. This is a narration of identity, of recognising self and self in relation to others. It examines preconceptions of violence, gender, personhood, fear of the ‘other’, and shifting paradigms.
Critics have said the following ~
“In a small theatre, I discovered a small play about a small story performed by a small person. When I walked out, my life was a little bit better. The play was called Frogs and it starred a beautiful, talented performer named Taryn Bennett. Thank you, Ms Bennett.” (Zane Henry, July 8, 2008 Tonight)
“A lonely mime allows us a glimpse into her world. An outstanding performance. A sensational piece.” – (Cue, 2007)
“Versatile, quirky, superb, physical performer Taryn Bennett in a beautiful one woman show of loneliness, isolation, loss and love. A young woman is haunted by a moment from her childhood.” – (Cue, 2007)
