PARAPHERNALIA in Cape Town

PARAPHERNALIA, our quirky visual theatre show is finally in Cape Town! 

Come and share the magic from 16 to 21 April 2011 at the New Africa Theatre, in Sybrand Park.

This show was developed in 2008 and has grown from its original ideas into an 'endearing' and 'innovative' production that has inspired audiences at the National Arts Festival two years in a row.

Directed by Jacqueline van Meygaarden and co-created with Daniel Robinson and Andrea van Meygaarden. The latest incarnation of the show showcases the mask design of Jesse Kramer and Liesel Reddeck, and has Nadia Caldera (now Woodward) in the new role.

Tickets are R50 and R35 for block bookings. 

To book, contact Tahirih Cook on 084 873 4711 or tahirih.cook@gmail.com

Lightness in our 'playing'

A journalist that came to see Paraphernalia at the National Arts Festival last week, commented on how we managed to create a lightness and quirkiness in our show although it was dealing with a serious issue.

Paraphernalia was born out of that exact intention: how we could use our various theatre talents and skills to tell a story that draws people in, entertains them but also brings an important message about social behaviour. We wanted Paraphernalia to be slightly off the

wall and absurd; we wanted people to chuckle

and giggle; and we wanted audiences to believe that desk lamps have feelings too...

Our 5 shows at NAF went off very well (other than a wobbly first show), and we received some great responses all round to the hard work we put in to bringing this story to life. Combining the skills and commitment of 3 great actors: Cassandra Hendricks, Daniel Robinson and Andrea van Meygaarden; the collaboration of Jesse Kramer, Jacqueline van Meygaarden and Liezel Reddeck on creating the masks and the commitment of a team who've worked with no reward for over a month, we pulled off something to be proud of!

Thanks all for a rewarding experience. You all rock!

Jacqueline