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Makana Enviro-News 153: Enviro focus and fun for families

_Gr0cCc0Tts_By _Gr0cCc0Tts_June 22, 2012No Comments3 Mins Read
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There’s plenty at the 2012 National Arts Festival with an environmental focus. Here is a small selection – let us know if you find more!

SHOWS

There’s plenty at the 2012 National Arts Festival with an environmental focus. Here is a small selection – let us know if you find more!

SHOWS

The Dogs Must Be Crazy: Our much-loved UBOM! Eastern Cape Drama Company is celebrating its 10th year with this satirical romp through some present-day issues. It's been described as hilarious and heartbreaking. Join the fun!

Eco-Wolf and The Three Pigs: More foot-stomping fun from UBOM! which tells the story of an eco-wolf who must save his beautiful valley from greedy pigs who threaten to ruin it with their pollution and corruption. A treat for kids of all ages!

global Ballgame: Anex Theatre tackles global warming with an entertaining show that the whole family can enjoy. First performance free.

Of Birds and Beast/: Theatre for Africa is back with another celebration of African story-telling, sharing their love for the African bush. A great family show.

Pitterpat the Crazee Caterpillar/: Adlib Musical Productions brings a magical story about the power of music and imagination. Lots of audience participation; it engages, empowers and enlightens kids of all ages.

The Tree Show/: Rhodes University’s Centre for Social Development and the Lunchbox Theatre Company weave a bit of magic – helping a wedding party challenge a group of greedy developers – with singing, dancing, interactive story-telling and planting indigenous trees. This show is free.
Sand(Spoor): A multi-disciplinary art performance about fracking at The Arts Lounge. Free entrance.

THINKFEST

Fracking in the Karoo: An artist who calls the Karoo home, Katie du Toit Barnard, draws attention to the threat of fracking to the Karoo and its inhabitants.

Out of Silence – Leopards and the Trapping Truth: Kate Muller, of the Landmark Foundation, shows breathtaking footage of leopards and calls for an end to cruel extermination programmes.

Rhino Poaching – Themba’s Story: Wildlife vet Dr William Fowlds speaks about the battle for survival of Thandi, the Kariega Game Reserve rhino who was attacked by poachers. All proceeds will go to Save the Rhino Fund.

EXHIBITIONS

UBOM! Stage to Paper: The company's resident photographer Paul Greenway’s photographic exhibition in honour of UBOM!'s 10th anniversary.

Out of Silence – Leopards and the Trapping Truth: Sculpture exhibition hosted by the Landmark Foundation.

2052 Karoo: Katie du Toit Barnard and co-artists predict the future of the Great Karoo in 2052 with an evocative multimedia installation focusing on the irreversible destruction of hydraulic fracturing (fracking).
For more info see the online Festival programme at www.nationalartsfestival.co.za/downloads/2012_programme_for_web.pdf.

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