Community drive to support artists
PLETTENBERG BAY - With the Plett Summer Arts Festival around the corner, the Lunchbox Theatre is reaching out to art lovers to help enhance the benefits of the festival for the community.
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.
Among the performances will be two shows by the Lunchbox Theatre. “We need your help to make [the festival] truly extraordinary,” organisers said.
Raffle prizes
The team will be doing a raffle during the festival and asks the community to support it through donating prizes.
“Your donation will not only help us raise funds to support our artists and enhance cultural experiences, but will also make a real difference in the lives of those involved.”
Any donation, whether it is a gift voucher, a product, a service or an experience, will make a difference.
Sponsor a seat
Another way of supporting the initiative is sponsoring a seat at one of the shows.
“You can make it possible for someone who wouldn’t otherwise afford it to attend the performance.
“We will include your name or your business name on the programme.” A donor wall on the Lunchbox Theatre’s website is also in the pipeline.
To support the event, interested parties can contact Debbie on 071 887 5207 or debbie@lunchbox.org.za
Programme
Open Plan Pictures will kick off the festival on 15 February with a screening of the movie The Miracle Club starring Laura Linney, Kathy
Lunchbox Theatre performances often come with a special message attached.
Bates, Maggie Smith and Stephen Rea. It follows a group of working-class women from Dublin in 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 aims to be 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, which 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 help them find 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.