Month: January 2017

A Conversation with Christine Skinner

Christine Skinner is an arts publicist who seamlessly seems to make things happen. When it comes to describing Christine, it is hard to separate the person from the profession. At her core, Christine has a genuine love and appreciation for the arts, a trait which radiates through her work. Usually the one working behind the scenes, we are very grateful to Christine for sitting down and giving us an in-depth look at what goes into the necessary and complex world of arts publicity.
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A Conversation with Gabriella Pinto

Gabriella Pinto is one of those women who makes you think “when does she have time to sleep?” A multi-hyphenate artist, Gabriella is an actress, playwright, content creator, producer, presenter and journalist. She recently received the BASA Arts Journalism silver award for her work featured on Between 10 and 5. She has also recently launched Theatre Talk, a YouTube based series that chats with theatre-makers about their upcoming productions.  Continue reading →

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Meet the Cast of Rent!

Rent the Musical is celebrating it’s 20th anniversary by returning to South Africa. Led by a cast of fresh-faced newbies, the Stephan Fourie Theatre Company helmed production will embark on a run at Artscape in February followed by a run at the Joburg Theatre in April. We recently had the opportunity to chat with the female ensemble of the show during rehearsals. You can click here to listen to the cast perform “Seasons of Love” live on the Expresso Show.
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A Conversation with Elizabeth Akudugu and Awethu Hleli

It’s that time of year again…Maynardville makes its triumphant return, this time tackling Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night directed by Geoffrey Hyland. Earlier this week we sat down with Twelfth Night’s two leading ladies, who are both making their Maynardville debuts; Awethu Hleli who is portraying the role of shipwrecked twin Viola and Elizabeth Akudugu who is playing Olivia.  Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Bianca Flanders

Bianca Flanders is the latest addition to The Fugard Theatre’s smash-hit production of David Kramer’s District Six- Kanala. Recently joining the show in its third incarnation, Bianca has managed to make the role her own. She has also starred in Blood Brothers, Orpheus in Africa and Niqabi Ninja which ran last year during The Cape Town Fringe Festival. Bianca kindly sat down to chat with us after a performance of District Six- Kanala.  Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Christie Hollander

Christie Hollander is the founder of ReVel Entertainment, a Cape Town based production company focused on live conceptualization, production management and recruitment in the entertainment industry. Christie, also a performer, is passionate about the development and growth of the arts industry and has made a considerable contribution to the arts community by advocating for the importance of communication between all sectors of the arts.  Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Caroline Calburn

Last year we introduced you to Ameera Conrad and Wynne Bredenkamp, two recipients of the 2016 Theatre Arts Admin Collective Emerging Theatre Directors Bursary. Today’s conversation is with the woman at the helm of this wonderful organisation, director and educator Caroline Calburn. Armed with genuine passion, Caroline has been unapologetic in her pursuit to better the artistic landscape of this country. The Theatre Arts Admin Collective is a much needed space and has become an incredible resource for young artists. Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Nicola Date

Nicola Date is a Cape Town based actress, designer and arts manager. Currently she holds the position of theatre manager of The Masque Theatre. A jack of all trades, Nicola is also the writer of her one-woman show The Worst Auditioner in the World which had a successful run at The Alexander Bar last year.  Continue reading →

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A Conversation with Lynelle Kenned

Fleur du Cap award-winner Lynelle Kenned returns to her role of Maria in The Fugard Theatre’s production of West Side Story which makes its Johannesburg transfer. A trained opera singer, this soprano has quickly established herself as a presenter and musical theatre leading lady. Credits, and talent aside, something that is incredibly striking about Lynelle is how she seems to radiate pure positivity and joy when talking about her career making it known that not only was she born to have this career but that she is living her dream.
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