Adolf en sy Papier Poppe is a magical story about Opa Adolf, a hard working man who devotes his life to cleaning the streets. With the garbage he collects, he creates beautiful objects, tin flowers, plastic butterflies and paper dolls; Opa Adolf literally transforms junk into beauty and gives life to recycled materials. One of these paper dolls is Goliath, who has magical powers. Goliath’s purpose is to warn people on earth about the dangers of pollution. Read more – ‘Adolf en Sy Papier Poppe’.
"Balancing Act', is an exciting new interactive Edu-story fresh from Durban, by Adi Paxton and award winning director Garth Anderson. Can the audience help young Cindi, 'Kay Roach' and Xeno/Xena to tip the balance for the planet before it's too late? Themes of biodiversity, tolerance and climate change are explored using storytelling, magic, puppetry and mime in this entertaining family piece. Read more – ‘Balancing Act’.
This enchanting and intriguing small-scale (one person) performance features Benji, a loveable childlike puppet, and is suitable for pre-school, early years & family audiences with children aged 3-7 years. Read more – ‘Benji and the Aliens’.
Pantalone Theatre (Belgium) Venue The Annexe, Hiddingh Hall campus Dates Sun 4 September 10h00, 12h00, 13h30, 16h00, 17h30 Mon 5 September 10h30, 12h30, 13h30, 16h30, 17h00, 18h00, 18h30, 19h30 Tues 6 September 10h30, 12h00, 15h00, 16h30 Pre-show or after-show fare Duration 10 mins Appropriate for 3+ “So looooong, Moon!” cries Anton when he goes home [...] Read more – ‘Bye Moon’.
Venue Intimate Theatre Dates Fri 9 September 17:30 Sat 10 September 11:00, 14:30 Sun 11 September 11:00 Duration 70 min Appropriate for 14+ Margot, Ruth, Catherine, Kim, Jessica and Elias are modern vampires. Born into a threatened and misunderstood religion, their survival relies on subterfuge and insularity. What will happen if Margot the half-blood becomes [...] Read more – ‘Clan’.
Venue Movement Room, Hiddingh campus Dates Sat 10 Sept; 10h00 – 12h00 Duration 2 hours Cost Cost: R150 Appropriate for For 5-10 years Bookings through Justin at: admin@unimasouthafrica.org or 021 462 5811 Help us bring just a bit of paper to life! Playing with character, sound, and rhythm, together we will explore the world in [...] Read more – ‘From Paper to Puppets – Libellule Theatre’.
Boschwhacked ProductionsVenue Rehearsal Studio, Hiddingh Dates Wed 7 September 20:00 Thu 8 September 9:30 Fri 9 September 9:30 Sat 10 September 13:30, 19:00 Duration 55 min Appropriate for All Ages Two mates, two swings, one park. Buddy, a mime artist and Pal, a fine artist, along with the hats that changed their [...] Read more – ‘Hats’.
Venue Playroom, Hiddingh Dates Thu 8 September 10:30 Sat 10 September 15:30 Sun 11 September 13:30, 16:30 Duration 45 Min Appropriate for All Performed in isiXhosa, this is the story of Vuyo, a small boy with a big dream. He is the best singer in his choir and when he grows up he wants to [...] Read more – ‘Inja ka Vuyo’.
Oopkop Ko-op Company Venue Playroom, Hiddingh Campus Dates Mon 5 September 17:30 Tue 6 September 9:30, 12:30 Wed 7 September 9:30 Duration 60 min Appropriate for 8+ Isangqa/Sirkelpad is ‘n nuwe verhoogstuk gebasseer op die verhale van Racheltjie De Beer and Klara Majola. Isangqa/Sirkelpad is tweetalig (10% IsiXhosa, 90% Afrikaans) en gepas vir 10 jariges [...] Read more – ‘Isangqa / Sirkelpad’.
Libellule Theatre Company (UK) Venue Movement Room, Hiddingh Campus Dates Wed 7 September 17:00 Thu 8 September 10:30, 13:30 Sat 10 September 15:30 Sun 11 September 11:30 Duration 45 mins Appropriate for Age 3-5, with parents Just a Bit of Paper is an innovative children’s theatre show for 3-5 year old imaginations and their owners, [...] Read more – ‘Just a Bit of Paper’.
Moviendohilos Theatre Company (Chile) Venue Intimate Theatre, Hiddingh campus Dates Tue 6 September 17:00 Wed 7 Sept 9:30, 12:30 Thu 8 Sept 9:30, 13:30 Duration 50 mins Appropriate for All ages La Plaza (the square) is a charming trilogy of short plays where funny characters gather around the square. It is presented by Moviendohilos company, [...] Read more – ‘La Plaza (The Square)’.
Brendon Bussy (South Africa) & Jori Snell : Baba Yaga Theatre (Denmark/South Africa) Venue Theatre Arts Admin Collective, Observatory Arts for a Sustainable Earth Hub Dates Wed 7 September 9:30 Thu 8 September 9:30 Thu 8 September 15:00 Sat 10 September 10:00 Duration Workshop 3 hrs Appropriate for 9+ The workshop will start with a [...] Read more – ‘Land of the Underneath’.
In a world of 'numb nay sayers', one little girl faces her fears and embarks on a journey to find a remedy for the world and its people - she meets elders, fairies, natures elements and discovers the remedy within herself and community. Follow the adventure story of this comical little earth child as she searches for possibilities and remedies - she will captivate your heart and mind. Read more – ‘MAfrika-kie’.
Venue Hiddingh Hall, Hiddingh campus Dates Sat 3 September 18:30 Sun 4 September 10:30, 18:00 Mon 5 September 11:00, 19:00 Duration 55 min Appropriate for 8+ Watch Out!!!! There’s a twelve storey granny on the loose and she is heading to a theatre near you. “Marvellous Mixtures” inspired by Roald Dahl’s hugely popular children’s book [...] Read more – ‘Marvellous Mixtures’.
A colourful and spectacular two woman production exploring the life of a vulnerable child through movement, dance, music and dialogue.
Read more – ‘No Kiddin’’.
Well Worn Theatre Co. presents Craig Morris and Jaques De Silva, two storytelling maestros, as they take you on a high-octane, action-packed, carbon-kicking adventure. From the emerald depths of the Amazon to the frenetic streets of Future Jozi, you’ll meet penguins, frogs and petrol attendants all on a mission to fix the planet and save our species! Suitable for Moms, Dads, Uncles and Tannies too. Read more – ‘Pollution Revolution’.
Venue Arts for a Sustainable Earth Hub Dates Sat 3 September 15:30 Duration 90 mins Appropriate for All Ages The PopArt Showcase will be a double bill including the piece, PopArt, and “Funny Oceans”, a 30 minute piece by Natural Fire, based in Masiphumelele, which explores our relationship with the sea and its creatures through [...] Read more – ‘POPART Showcase’.
Venue Little Theatre Dates Tue 6 September 20:00 Wed 7 September 12:00, 18:00 Duration 80 min Appropriate for 12+ +10 “My fest favourite… SADAKO …the play uses puppetry, beautiful design and history to deliver a visually engaging and human story that goes straight for the heart.” Kgomotso Moncho, The Star & Cape Argus Tonight Sadako [...] Read more – ‘Sadako’.
Venue Playroom, Hiddingh campus Dates Sun 4 Sept; 10h00- 11h30 Duration 1,5 hours Appropriate for 8+ Cost R30 Bookings through Justin at: admin@unimasouthafrica.org or 021 462 5811 A storytelling workshop with Arley’s Workshop (KZN), that encourages children to tell their own stories. Everyone has stories to share and telling our stories helps to develop a [...] Read more – ‘Telling Tales – Arley’s Workshop’.
Venue Magnet Theatre, Observatory Arts for a Sustainable Earth hub Dates Mon 5 September 17:30 Tue 6 September 13:30 Wed 7 September 11:30 Thu 8 September 12:00 Duration 45 mins Most appropriate for 7-13 This is a charming story following the journey of a swallow who gets lost on his annual migration North. On his [...] Read more – ‘The Adventures of Sam the Swallow’.
Watching THE GREEN REVOLUTION means you will never be the same again! Whether its apathy, fear or just plain ignorance that prevents you from doing all the right things to save your planet, the Green Guardians intend to shake you awake and give you quick and easy tips on how you can do your share! Read more – ‘The Green Revolution’.
Ubom! is back again in 2011 with a rip-roaring ride of fun, amazement and sheer awesomeness! “The Land of the Cranes" is a brand new show, with brand new ideas, brand new excitement and a brand new way of thinking about where we all fit into this strange little world of ours.
Read more – ‘The Land Of The Cranes’.
Pedro Espi Sanchis Venue Playroom Dates Wed 7 September 15:00 Thu 8 September 12:30 Fri 9 September 9:30 Sat 10 September 11:00 Sun 11 September 10:00 Duration 60 mins Appropriate for 4-10 The Mermaid from Zanzibar is a musical story-telling show featuring Pedro Espi Sanchis. In this show, Pedro holds the stage on his own, [...] Read more – ‘The Mermaid from Zanzibar’.
Venue Intimate Theatre Dates Mon 5 September 17:00, 20:00, Tue 6 September: 9:30, 12:30 Duration 70 min Appropriate for 7+ The Ogreling/ Izim’elincinci is a beautiful play using evocative shadow puppetry and compelling performances to tell the story of a six year old ogre. The production won a Silver Ovation at the 2011 National [...] Read more – ‘The Ogreling’.
Omar Alvarez Titerez Puppetry Arts Company (Argentina) Venue Intimate Theatre, Hiddingh campus Dates Tue 6 September 14:00, 16:30 Wed 7 September 9:30, 12:30 Duration 50 mins Appropriate for Age 3+ Love is in the air! Created from sand by a lonely man, Sand Boy is a faithful companion. Though just a small child, Sand Boy [...] Read more – ‘The Sand Boy’.
THE STRINGS OF MUSIC, performed by Antamapantahou (Greece) is a wildly entertaining and very funny world music concert played by humans and marionettes together. It consists of a series of sketches, performed by 11 marionettes and two marionette players/actors. Read more – ‘The Strings of Music’.
The wondering whale watchers are characters on a quest to become like whales with hilarious consequences. They swirl the audience into a high-energy comedy adventure juggling to catch food, bubbling under-water music, receiving e-whales from a giant puppet called Wanda. They discover that the ocean is under threat and get everybody involved in taking care of the sea and saving our whales. Don't miss this amazing whale tale for families with children age 6 and over. Read more – ‘The Whale Show’.
Venue Rehearsal Studio Dates Tue 6 September 16:00 Thu 8 September 11:00 Fri 9 September 12:30 Sun 11 September 15:00 Duration 60 min Appropriate for 11+ A girl. A crash. A perilous journey. Part futuristic coming-of-age, part ghost-story, Trek is a fantasy adventure that will enchant viewers 11 and up. A surprising mix of puppetry [...] Read more – ‘Trek’.
Company Crache Larmes (France) Venue Observatory – site specific Arts for a Sustainable Earth Hub Dates Sat 3 September 14:30 Sat 3 September 17:30 Sun 4 September 11:30 Sun 4 September 14:30 Mon 5 September 10:30 Mon 5 September 13:00 Duration 30 mins Appropriate for All ages, especially 3-12 years Compagnie Crache Larmes brings you [...] Read more – ‘Ubla Dubla Trubla’.
La Caravana (Argentina) Venue Arena Theatre Dates Wed 7 September 21:30 Thu 8 September 10:30 Fri 9 September 19:00 Sat 10 September 14:30 Duration Performance 50 mins Appropriate for All ages La Caravana from Argentina presents “Vecinas” (Neighbours), a Circus-theatre show, which plays with lively physical theatre and clowning techniques to show two neighbours separated [...] Read more – ‘Vecinas’.
