Theatre in Motion showcases exam pieces from young and talented performers in the Rhodes Drama Department. Students of physical theatre, contemporary performance, dance and choreography all create superior theatre pieces from their extensive study over the year. The work is original and inspiring, intelligent and delightful.
Theatre in Motion showcases exam pieces from young and talented performers in the Rhodes Drama Department. Students of physical theatre, contemporary performance, dance and choreography all create superior theatre pieces from their extensive study over the year. The work is original and inspiring, intelligent and delightful.
Theatre in Motion 2010 takes place from Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23 October.
Programme A: Main Theatre, Wednesday 20 and 22 Friday October at 7pm
The shortest distance between two points, choreographed by Athena Mazarakis. Eleven individuals are trapped in a space which alters time. A space that bends, expands and folds time. A space in which a moment can unfold in endless ways.
An Amnesiac In A Looking Glass, choreographed by Nicole Theunissen. When memories are old photographs, the truth of an event becomes irrelevant. This dance theatre work is a visual exploration of memory, amnesia and the fabrication of personal stories.
Of Cities, choreographed by Danielle Bowler. Inspired by the daring and courage of the residents of Kennedy Road, Durban, and all the members of Abahlali baseMjondola (people of the slums) "If anyone in the world trembles at the sight of any indignation, you are a comrade of mine – that is the most important thing." – Che Guevara
Programme B: Box Theatre, Thursday 21 and Saturday 23 October at 7pm
Moment(um), collaboratively devised by Juanita Finestone-Praeg, Alan Parker and the Honours Physical Theatre students. Where is momentum? How can we see it as a principle in real life? From the momentum induced by drinking too much champagne to the idea of social and political momentum, Moment(um).
swArm of birdings, choreographed by Nadine Joseph in collaboration with cast. The time is somewhere around half past an hour. The lighting arrangements are suited to the mood of breathing. And the place where it happened, is happening, will happen, and will continue to happen, is nowhere really that important.
Chew on That, created and performed by the Honours Contemporary Performance students. Taking a bite out of the sorority of life. Six different women; six different bodies; six different mindsets representing and rebelling against one common enemy: society and the media's flavour of the day. "Because we all don't have to believe the same thing".
Tickets cost R20 and R15 for students and are available at Theatre Cafe from 18 October and from the box office before each showing. Duration: 1.5 hours plus intervals. Age recommendation: PG. Go to www.ru.ac.za/drama/productions/upcomingevents for more info.
