ELEPHANT and CHAMELEON
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ELEPHANT and CHAMELEON with the Chameleon Collective
English / All ages / 50 mins
DECEMBER 08 to DECEMBER 21, 2008 daily @ 11h30
Ticket Prices ~ R45 per person
“a breath of fresh air; finally dynamic, professional, visual delights to inspire our children” :
Janni Younge, festival director Out of the Box festival 2008
“Elephant and Chameleon” is an exciting new theatre experience for children from 4 to 12! From the company that thrilled school audiences with “The Marvellous Adventures of Lex”‘ comes a timeless African tale woven with laughter, colour and magical delight, incorporating puppetry, masks, live music and larger than life characters.
Fresh from its success at the Out The Box Family Festival 2008, this delightful tale of a proud Elephant and his nemesis, the cunning Chameleon will dazzle and delight audiences this Festive Season at KBT.
So why not come join us this summer? Jump into the mystical world of Elephant and Chameleon and join a young girl on her journey to restore the balance of nature. Who is more worthy, the strong or the cunning? Who will rule the jungle? Can anyone survive without water? Or is everyone equal in the patchwork of life?
The Chameleon Collective is a theatre company that is dedicated to producing exciting new theatre that both inspires and celebrates young people. Our members are all profesional performers with experience in film, television, puppetry, visual art, physical and educational theatre. All graduating from UCT’s Drama Department, the collective have received specialised training in educational drama under Liz Van Breda and associate professor Gay Morris. All collective members also have professional experience in the field from teaching and summer workshops to touring plays to schools and family festivals nation-wide.
“RUMPSTEAK” – DIE BURGER REVIEW
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TONEEL: Rumpsteak, Kalkbaai-teaterrestaurant
MARINA GRIEBENOW
26/10/2008 07:30:06 PM – (SA)
Die Kalkbaai-teaterrestaurant se verhoog is reeds ’n intieme ruimte, maar die akteur Gaetan Schmid maak dit nóg kleiner vir sy jongste stuk, Rumpsteak. Dit speel af op presies een vierkante meter. Met sy bedrewenheid as mimiekkunstenaar en eksponenent van fisieke teater –- gerugsteun deur ’n fassinerende klankbaan deur James Webb en sonder rekwisiete – laat Schmid jou glo sy klein rostrum is ’n groot, spoggerige Franse restaurant.
Rumpsteak herinner nogal aan Jean-Yves Pitoun se kostelike rolprent Cuisine Americaine, waarin Jason Lee die rol speel van ’n Amerikaanse weermagkok wat ’n kans kry om behoorlik te leer kook by sy held, die sjef Louis Boyer (Eddy Mitchell). Dié rolprent is in 1998 bekendgestel in België, toevallig Schmid se land van herkoms.
Rumpsteak se hoofkarakter is ’n sjef wat alles uit ’n sentrale punt in die kombuis orkestreer. Schmid speel ook al die ander karakters, in die restaurant en in die kombuis, maar in jou verbeelding beweeg hy nooit weg van daardie sentrale beheerpunt nie.
Met ekonomiese dog hoogs effektiewe maniërismes en dialoog sorg Schmid dat elk van sy karakters onmiddellik herkenbaar is. En elkeen het ’n spesifieke taak. So leer ken jy die restaurantbestuurder, monsieur Louis; wat sorg dat dinge vlot verloop; die kelner José, wat mettertyd al hoe dronker van tequila; die kroegman Jacques; en die aanvallige kelnerin Jacqueline.
Die interessantste karakters word natuurlik in die kombuis aangetref, soos die verstrooide kok wat moet sorg vir die slaaie en sop, terwyl die patisserie-sjef elke nou en dan met die trap aftrippel met ’n fynigheidjie wat hy gemaak het. My gunsteling is egter die knorrige Rocky, wat vir die korrekte vleissnitte sorg. Dié het ’n ongewone verhouding met ’n koei genaamd Adrienne, wat haar om die een of ander rede in die instap-koelkas bevind.
Dat die hele stuk in Frans is, verhoed nie dat jy presies kan volg wat aangaan nie.
Rumpsteak is soos ’n keurige dis waarvan elke happie jou laat swymel, en Schmid is ’n meesterlike sjef. Die nadeel is dat jy vreeslik honger by die teater uitstap.
Regie : Rob van Vuuren. Tot 29 November.
KBT’S NEW PRICES
add a commentSubstantial reductions in ticket prices come into effect on October 22, 2008 when the new Gaetan Schmid comedy, “RUMPSTEAK”, opens. Responding to patrons’ replies to a KBT email asking why people weren’t going to the theatre anymore [which reflected overwhelmingly that money, or more precisely the lack of money in the current economic climate is the main reason], KBT, the performer and the restaurant operators have together reduced prices and changed the way in which meals can be ordered to allow patrons to choose how much they wish to spend on food as opposed to being tied into a 3 course meal. These are not, repeat not, specials but a fundamental change in how KBT sreves and charges for food – it is the intention to retain this system for time to come. Patrons can find themselves spending up to 50% less on coming to the theatre and eating depending on how they choose to order food.
The simple choice between a 3 course meal [at anything from R210 to R250] and a show only ticket [at R100/R110] goes and is replaced by ~
1. a dinner/theatre ticket priced at ~
[a] the cost of the food that you choose to order off the menu; plus
[b] on Wednesdays & Thursdays – R75; and
[c] on Fridays and Saturdays – R90;
2. a menu which allows patrons to choose what they want to eat from various full and half portion meals ranging in price from R30 to R80 per dish. If they want to put together a 3 course meal, it is their choice to do so; if they want a light meal and coffee, again it is their choice; and
3. a show only ticket priced at [a] R80 on Wednesdays & Thursdays; and [b] R95 on Fridays & Saturdays.
Helen and Simon Cooper, co-owners of KBT, said today that “the financial squeeze means that people are now spending a lot less on luxuries [such as dining out and entertainment]. Not good for the theatre world. So we are trying to do something that will keep people coming through the door. By changing the way in which KBT offers food to its patrons and reducing ticket prices, we are able to offer a much less expensive night out while still allowing those who wish to do so, to put together a 3 course meal. There are a lot of people out there who have supported KBT hugely in the past and we hope that these new pricing structures will allow them to continue to do so.”
Linda & Laura, the sisters who operate the restaurant at KBT, said that “the food on offer will be as sumptuous as always and if you want it, you can put together a really delicious 3 course meal or a “smorgasbord” of smaller dishes to share but with the greater flexibility in what can be ordered, patrons have control over what they spend on food and can choose how much they want to spend. The system probably means that we will run a bit more during service but that’s fine as long as people enjoy their meals.”
Menu details including prices are available on Read More
Kalk Bay
October 19, 2008
MENU FOR “RUMPSTEAK”
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MOUSSE DE FOUIE avec compote d’oignon – R30
[Chicken Liver Mousse with onion jam]
Main Courses
SOUPE À L’OIGNON – “Rations” – R30 : Full Portion – R50
[Onion Soup]
BLANC POULET FARCI – “Rations” – n/a : Full Portion -R60
[Chicken Breasts stuffed with camembert & Swiss chard served with
green salad]
TARTE À LA TOMATE – “Rations” – n/a : Full Portion – R60
[Tomato, basil & gruyiere tart served with green salad]
BOEUF BOURGUIGNON – “Rations” – R40 : Full Portion – R80
[Beef Stew & vegetables in a red wine
served with country bread]
MOULES MARINIÈRES – “Rations” – R40 : Full Portion – R80
[Mussels in garlic white wine sauce with rocket
served with country bread]
Dessert
CRÈME BRÛLÉE – R25 : R30 [with coffee]
CHEESE AND BISCUITS – R30 : R35 [with coffee]
Coffee – R10
Extras : extra bread – R10 : olives – R20
[only available with food orders]
“RUMPSTEAK” – 2009
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A KBT CO-PRODUCTION
“RUMPSTEAK” with GAETAN SCHMID directed by ROB VAN VUUREN; Sound design by JAMES WEBB
English / All ages / 45 mins
SEPTEMBER 30 to OCTOBER 17, 2009 [Wednesdays to Saturdays] @ 20h30
Ticket Prices ~a show only ticket priced at [a] R85 on Wednesdays & Thursdays; and [b] R100 on Fridays & Saturdays.
In his inimitable style Belgian born comic Gaetan Schmid, who trained with Jacques Le Coq, dishes up a sizzling hot new show; a staggering behind-the-scenes look at a French restaurant. Fresh staging and explosive theatre are sure to satisfy. Bon appetit!
“RUMPSTEAK ” is a one-man show about the everyday drama in a typical French restaurant. Speaking only French, and confining his movements to one square metre, Schmid plays multiple characters. As if that isn’t challenging enough, he uses no props. Instead, over 800 sound clips populate his performance and aid his transitions from one character to another. Every imaginable restaurant sound, from the splicing of knives to the squealing of boiling lobsters, accompanies his spatially-limited performance.
Schmid says the show is like a good book in that it encourages the audience members to use their imaginations. “I give the audience hints and leave them to finish the picture. One person might imagine a character as having a beard, for example, it is a show that people are able to see differently,” he says.
“Schmid’s performance is a masterclass in split-second comic timing.” – Mail & Guardian
“… a performance which has you laughing from start to finish and sends you on your way with a satisfied smile.” – Cape Times
“ … a one man explosion … a combination of physical accuracy and absolute charm …” – Megan’s Head
“… an impressive panoply of 800 sound clips … wonderful …” – False Bay Echo
“This accomplishment is an athletic feat, as Schmid dances about within one square metre, switching characters at the drop of a spatula.” – Cape Argus
“Rumpsteak is soos ’n keurige dis waarvan elke happie jou laat swymel, en Schmid is ’n meesterlike sjef. Die nadeel is dat jy vreeslik honger by die teater uitstap.” – Die Burger
REVIEW OF “FROGS”
add a commentCAPE TIMES : OCTOBER 01, 2009
Sad , funny, inspirational
A small story with big issues
October 01, 2008 Edition 1
Kate Roux-Perdikis
FROGS. Directed by Ingrid Wylde, with Taryn Bennett. At Kalk Bay Theatre until October 18. Kate Roux-Perdikis reviews.
USING an unexpectedly playful comic approach to serious material, Frogs is a refreshing theatrical experience, rather than a depressing portrayal of the human condition.
The production follows the story of a lonely young woman, Sam, who is tormented by a traumatic incident in her past. Sam struggles to make a connection with the world and humanity, and starved of this connection, she retreats into a fantasy world.
As the play progresses, her demons grow, and each night as she sits at home, the sounds of frogs awake traumatic memories. They are her only companions and she creates fictional relationships to escape her sad reality.
When she begins to look inside herself, things take a turn for the better.
The story is unveiled through mime and there is very little dialogue. This accentuates the sense of silent suffering and total loneliness. The set is minimal, yet effective.
The minimalism leaves no distraction for the audience, leaving it to focus rather on emotions and the character’s situation at hand.
The production is small-scale, with a small actress in a small space, but it deals with big issues that most of us have felt at least once in our lives.
A talented physical theatre actress, Taryn Bennett is a joy to watch, as she never falters in her performance and maintains her energy and captivates the audience from beginning to end. She has a wonderful stage presence. Her Cleese-like humour provides laughs to break the serious tension.
Frogs expresses its issues through humour, making its content suitable for all ages.
Frogs is produced by Blue Sky Productions, A Conspiracy of Clowns and From the Hip: Khulumakahle.
This beautiful, inspirational tale of hope and perseverance also features Rob Murray.
With direction by Ingrid Wylde and additional story development by Mongi Mthombeni, this play is a definite must-see.
Tickets are R150, or R210 for a meal and show. To book, call 073 220 5430, or see www.kbt.co.za
