Summer to end on a high note in Plett
PLETTENBERG BAY - Performance art will end the summer in Plettenberg Bay on a high note with the 2024 Summer Arts Festival.
The festival is a multi-day event by Lunchbox Theatre, Open Plan Pictures and the Kurland School Project and includes everything from film to theatre and music.
It will take place at the White House Theatre in Plett from 15 February to 6 March.
Open Plan Pictures will kick things off on 15 February with a screening of the movie The Miracle Club starring Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith and Stephen Rea. It follows a group of workingclass women from Dublin, Ireland on a pilgrimage to Lourdes in France.
The following day Lunchbox Theatre will entertain festinos with a performance of Listen.
Using engaging physical theatre, song and storytelling, the show is about the youth and encouraging them to listen to their hearts, pay attention to the world around them and use the power of their own voice to stand up for what they believe is right, honourable and for the betterment of society. Created and directed by Nhnlanhla Mkhwanazi, featuring Amanda Valela, Stuart Palmer, Mncedisi Ncedani and Sisipho Gxagxa, this textless play has been created with the intention of being accessible to all, regardless of language or cultural differences. It is only suitable for children over the age of 10.
On 17 February the Lunchbox Theatre will bring their show Whale to the stage.
Focusing on whales, this high-energy physical theatre show explores the comparisons between whales and humans and shares some deep secrets of these mysterious creatures. The show is suitable for children over the age of six.
On the same day there will also be a performance by the Zolani Youth Choir.
The choir is from Ashton in the Western Cape and is headed by conductor Odwa Mvunge. The vision of the choir is to equip the youth from the Zolani community with basic music skills to assist them in finding their worth.
The final performance will be held on 6 March and includes saxophonist Janey Mitchell and renowned opera singer Mike Bhayibhile.
Tickets can be purchased through Quicket or by calling Ann Fermor on 082 452 8764.