WHAT'S ON – Visual Theatre
Muse Events Coordinators present
Mummenschanz
1–19 March (Theatre)
The extraordinary Swiss theatre troupe Mummenschanz, who played to standing ovations in South Africa in 2008, returns to give audiences another spell of mesmerizing Mummenschanz magic.
These masters of make-believe and illusion wow audiences and critics wherever they perform. By using everyday objects and materials, such as cardboard boxes, rolls of toilet paper, masking tape, refuse bags, etc., they create ingenious costumes and expressive masks that are transformed into fascinating and funny creatures. Their groundbreaking and quirky creations guarantee laughter as they slink, slide, bounce, wriggle and wobble about on stage, portraying everyday situations. Mummenschanz's quirky humour and imaginative visual shows are appealing to audiences of all ages and cultures.
With a track record of 35 years and performances in 60 countries, Mummenschanz offers perfect family entertainment. Once described by David Copperfield as "truly magical", Mummenschanz offers a unique theatre experience for everyone.
"... dié kunstenaars is enig in hul soort en hul teater ken geen gelyke nie." ***** – Laetitia Pople, Die Burger. Read the whole review.
"Theatre really doesn't get any better than this." ***** – Theresa Smith, Cape Argus. Read the whole review.
WHAT THE CRITICS SAID ABOUT THEIR SA TOUR IN 2008:
"... highly inventive, charming and an absolute pleasure – see it!" – Christina Kennedy, Artslink.co.za
"Simple and absolutely astonishing." – Laetitia Pople, Die Burger
"Mummenschanz is a theatrical phenomenon not to be missed." – Brent Meersman, Mail and Guardian
"I was engrossed. Mummenschanz is a feast ..." – Terri Dunbar-Curran, Cape Times
"For a theatre experience like no other, do not – I repeat, DO NOT – miss this ..." – Christina Kennedy, Artslink.co.za
Dates and Times:
Preview on 1 March at 20:00
Opens on 2 March at 20:00
Thereafter Wednesday–Friday at 20:00, Saturday at 14:30 and 20:00, and Sunday at 15:00
Special 55-minute schools' performances at 11:00 on 3 and 10 March
Prices:
Preview R119,50, R94,50, R74,50
Wednesday, Thursday, and matinees R219, R189, R149
Friday and Saturday at 20:00 R249, R219, R189, R149
Discounts: (excluding preview)
Senior citizens, students and block bookings of 10 or more less 10%
For discounted block bookings (entire house), charities, schools, corporate bookings and fundraisers, please contact Sharon Alexander on 021 680 3962 or Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993, or e-mail sharon.alexander@uct.ac.za or carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za
Book online through Computicket.
