OUT THE BOX FESTIVAL OF PUPPETRY AND VISUAL PERFORMANCE
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ADULT FESTIVAL
TRANQUILA (Israel)
Presented by The Avital Dvory Visual Theatre Company
Directed and conceived by Avital Dvory
With Yaron Goshen, Nimrod Eisenberg, Ronny Kalev'Boaz Shaul, Avital Dvory
(Duration: 60 minutes)
A theatrical experience integrating live acting, circus, puppetry, clowning and music. A young woman is hospitalised in a foreign land. She hangs between life and death, but in her spirit a world of imaginary figures is born: turbulent, poetic, and often funny.
The participation of Tranquila in Out The Box was made possible with the support of the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
Monday 22 March at 20:00
Tuesday 23 March at 12:30
Tuesday 23 March at 20:30
Wednesday 24 March at 20:30
HIGH DIVING (South Africa)
Presented by Special Weekend
Directed by Jenine Collocott
With Toni Morkel, James Cairns, Deborah Da Cruz, Roberto Pombo, Hilda Cronje, Sarah Hill
(Duration: 80 minutes)
"You will laugh, you will cry, you will not want it to end ... Like discovering a million-rand winning lottery ticket in the gutter, High Diving leaves you feeling you have just stumbled on something special that you want to keep to yourself lest it becomes less real by sharing it." – Christina Kennedy
See a trailer at www.vimeo.com/7997440
Wednesday 24 March at 18:00
Thursday 25 March at 19:00
Saturday 27 March at 21:00
ANGEL (The Netherlands)
Presented by DudaPaiva Company
Written and directed by Prisca Maas
(Duration: 60 minutes)
At the core of DudaPaiva Company's originality lies a unique use of foam-rubber objects. Object and performer are in dialogue within the choreography, “It is the dance of the schizophrenic that pumps blood through the foam, producing a feast to the eye, a punch in the heart”.
“Absolutely breathtaking. Angel is moving and disturbing at the same time. Dance and visual theatre in a perfect harmony” (Westdeutsche Algemeine Zeitung, Berlin)
Friday 26 March at 21:00
Saturday 27 March at 15:00
Saturday 27 March at 19:00
RUMPSTEAK (South Africa)
Presented by Theatre Bazaar
Directed by Gaëtan Schmid
(Duration: 50 minutes)
A sizzling one man show created by Gaëtan Schmid (The Dog's Bollocks) is an exhilarating behind-the-scenes look at a French restaurant. ONE ACTOR. ONE SQUARE METRE. NO SET. NO PROPS. THIRTEEN CHARACTERS. EIGHT HUNDRED SOUND EFFECTS.
“Schmid's performance is a masterclass in split-second timing.” M&G
Tuesday 23 March at 19:30
Wednesday 24 March at 19:30
Thursday 25 March at 20:30
Friday 26 March at 20:00
Saturday 27 March at 20:00
FAMILY FESTIVAL
KUSANGA/NJALA (Zambia)
Presented by Seka
Directed by Tamara Gurhs
(Duration: 70 minutes)
An exciting double-bill from Zambia's award-winning company, Seka with high-energy physical performances and innovative use of simple props, hand-held puppets and masks. A hilarious celebration of what the African bush can teach you about life, and a poignant satire about a man in a remote rural area who travels to a large international congress.
Tuesday 23 March at 10:00
Wednesday 24 March at 11:00
Wednesday 24 March at 13:00
Thursday 25 March at 11:45
RAIN (Durban, South Africa)
Presented by Arley's Workshop
Directed by Giselle Turner
With Mphume Mombeni
(Duration: 50 minutes)
An ancient story filled with the wisdom of Africa, from KZN-based Arley's Workshop. Alive with music, song and dance, it tells an ancient San myth about the sky children who journey to earth. The play explores the power of nature and the tragedy of death in a rich and entertaining theatrical experience.
Thursday 25 March at 10:00
Friday 26 March at 09:00
Saturday 27 March at 10:00
ORUK (Sweden)
Directed by Anne Leyman
(Duration: 45 minutes)
Based on Inuit tales about seals and human beings. A shell gets legs and turns into a boy, mussels are seal skins, a knee is the father and salt becomes snow, tears, a bed, the sound of an ocean. A visually beautiful and moving performance, filled with poetry and surprise.
Tuesday 23 March at 11:30
Wednesday 24 March at 10:00
Wednesday 24 March at 12:00
Thursday 25 March at 10:00
EMBO (South Africa)
Presented by Phakamani Youth Project
(Duration: 45 minutes)
12-year-old Qondile lives in Qwaqwa, where he struggles to fit in. Guided by ancestors, Qondile goes on an adventure that helps him to face the challenges of a changing world. Powerful imagery, beautiful puppets and strong physicality will capture imaginations and hearts! Performed in IsiXhosa.
Thursday 25 March at 11:45
Friday 26 March at 10:00
Saturday 27 March at 11:00
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