The 031 Theatre Festival gives audience a sneak-peak of productions before they head of to participate at the National Arts Festival.
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Durban is set to come alive with the vibrant energy of the stage as the much-anticipated 031 Theatre Festival returns.
Spearheaded by Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy of Macbob Productions and Michael Broderick from Theatresmiths, the festival serves as a precursor to the 2025 National Arts Festival in Makhanda, offering theatre-goers a unique opportunity to preview a diverse array of engaging productions.
The line-up features a selection of innovative plays, comedies, and cabarets designed to entertain and inspire.
Productions include Erika Breytenbach's one-woman comedy drama, "I can buy myself Flowers!", which features Natalie Jackson, an estate agent in her fifties, who entertains as she reflects on the ups and downs of relationships, children, professional life and her women's friendships.
Ben Voss's heartfelt comedy, "Becoming Benno", and Bobbert’s tribute cabaret to Ethel Merman, where she performs beloved songs from Merman's extensive repertoire.
The festival also features Patrick Kenny's engaging game of humour in "Comedy Games", alongside McIlroy’s humorous one-man show, "ADHD!", and finally, the entertaining romantic comedy "Date Night".
Where: Seabrooke’s Theatre, Durban High School, Musgrave.
When: Friday, June 6, to Sunday, June 8.
"Thumbelina" will stage at the Playhouse later this month.
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Upcoming show:
"Thumbelina"
This is the story about a small girl and her adventures to find a place to call home, based on the fairytale by H.C. Andersen.
Where: Playhouse Drama Theatre, Durban Central.
When: June 14 -15.