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Last week saw the 123rd session of the Independent Olympic Committee take place in Durban, kicking off with a multi-cultural extravaganza in the Opera Theatre at the Playhouse. Both Jacob Zuma and Jacques Rogge (IOC President) addressed the delegates before some spectacular acts on stage, including Ladysmith Black Mambaso. During the event, the flags of each of the countries … [Read more...]
Saturday night saw the first performance of the Watoto Children's Choir as they begin their 5-week tour of South Africa. They made up the second half the the evening's performance following on from the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra and the Drakensberg Boys Choir. Watoto and LIV are holistic care programmes that were initiated as a response to the overwhelming number of orphaned … [Read more...]
It's not often that I attend the opera but since this is probably the world's most popular opera and there were sub-titles, it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The power and control these people have in their voices is mind boggling. Mind you, the lighting was also mind boggling - dramatic for the stage but a nightmare for the photographer with about 12 stops difference in … [Read more...]
Last night saw the opening of Stimela saseZola at the Opera Theatre in The Playhouse, a high-octane production by Mbongeni Ngema and KZN Musichouse. With a distinct African flavour, this festive concert features a dazzling line-up of KZN artists, accompanied by the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra. Do yourself a favour; expand your cultural boundaries and get to the theatre … [Read more...]
We were fortunate enough to shoot the marketing material for this show in Lamontville, the setting for the play. After meeting the cast during this shoot, it was a privilege to shoot the opening night's performance at the Playhouse. Such energy, such passion and a truly entertaining performance. Kudos to the cast and, especially to Mbongeni Ngema, who wrote the play. Well … [Read more...]
Tin Bucket Drum is currently at the Playhouse Loft Theatre and well worth a visit. Written by Neil Coppen, this award winning production weaves together elements of magic realism, shadow puppetry, Afro-Kabuki and live percussion. The story of Nomvula is played alternately by Mpumi Mthombeni and Thuli Zuma, both of whom were great. The show runs tonight and tomorrow at the … [Read more...]
After a long stretch of Groupon family shoot in studio this was my first normal family shoot outdoors. I could not have asked for a … View >>
Unfortunately for me I will remember this wedding not for the cool people that I met and the beautiful decor and scenery but for the … View >>
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