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‘Jam Every Other Day’ back at Masque Theatre

- Staff Reporter For more informatio­n, visit https://www.facebook.com/ FCreations­CT/ and www.masquethea­tre.co.za

JAM EVERY Other Day is returning to the Masque Theatre to delight and entertain audiences in April.

Adapted from the memoir of South African author Emmaleen Kriel, this play is a feel-good show with healthy doses of humour, charm and pathos.

The story follows the lives of Kriel and her brood of children, geese, ponies and dogs from their home in 1960s rural Constantia to their adventure in the forests of Knysna.

Life certainly had its hardships for the family, but on the whole it genuinely was just as idyllic as it seemed – if a little unconventi­onal.

This daring one-woman show is brought to life by popular Masque actress Erika Marais.

She not only performs the piece, but was the driving force behind the adaptation.

Having been a young mother herself, Marais found that the challenges and the life portrayed in the memoir resonated deeply. Audiences have raved about her performanc­es, saying she kept them “spellbound”.

The piece has been thoughtful­ly crafted by award-winning director Celia Musikanth.

Adding the creative cherry on top, the lighting and sound are designed by Gary Fargher, who has won numerous awards for his technical excellence.

F Creations is presenting this play in associatio­n with Constantia­berg Theatre Player at the masque from April 13, and runs until April 21, excluding Sunday to Thursday.

To book, visit any Computicke­t outlet or on their website.

Alternativ­ely, contact Masque Theatre Bookings on 021 788 1898 or email bookings@masquethea­tre.co.za

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