08 August- Arts; Culture and Environment

Today we were joined by Gerrida Dickason – From Cape Town Opera. Cape Town Opera in collaboration with St Cyprians Girls High will showcase One False Move, A 35minute Opera that addresses bullying. The opera One False Move puts a face on girls’ fears and illustrates how social dynamics can play out in a school setting. And will be staged at St Cyprian’s Girls High, Rietenbosch Primary and Rhenish Girls High in Stellenbosch, Rustenburg Primary and Nassau Centre. Seating is limited - Book now for a performance close to you. It’s only R10 per learner. From 12noon till 12:35 – Opera - One False Move and from 12:35 till 12:55 - A Talk and Questions and Answer session with a Psychologist. It is recommended for Girls from Gr4 and up. For more information contact Thanduxolo Zulu at Cape Town Opera on (021) 410 9928 or visit http://www.capetownopera.co.za/
Picture By: Sasha Forbes

We also spoke to Marlene Le Roux - Director of Artcape’s Audience Development and Education Department. We were talking about the Artscape School Arts Festival. The festival, starts from the 11th of August to the 28th, and is expected to attract nearly three thousand learners from 90 schools throughout the Western Cape. The top 15 performances at the festival will be invited to perform at a gala event on August 28th. This will be followed by a performance by the College of Magic on August 30th. Make you don’t miss this exciting event. Participating Schools include: Athlone Academy of Music, Belhar High School, Bella Vista High, Blackheath Primary, Bonga Primary in Gugulethu, Brackenfell High, Eben Donges High in Kraaifontein and more.Tickets cost R30 and are available from Artscape Dial-a-Seat, on (021) 421 7695 or Computicket by visiting http://www.computicket.com/

Nigel Vermaas was also in today for the Arts update in and around the city.

We closed off the show with an interview with Themba Mngomezulu –
From Darkie Clothing. Darkie will showcase its brand new spring/summer range at this year's Cape Town Fashion Week next Friday, the 15th of August at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Darkie design team says you can expect fresh and fast forward streetwear, innovative cuts, funky prints and a show inspired by music from the past, present and future. From 9pm – they is an AFTER PARTY at the AUTO ATLANTIC MINI SHOWROOM, 19 Hertzog Boulevard / Cnr of Heerengracht & Hertzog Boulevard. For more information contact (021) 447 7610 or visit http://www.darkieclothing.co.za/
Picture By: Busi Mtabane

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