13 April – Arts, Culture and Environment

Today we spoke to Ameera Patel – an actress. Ameera is currently featuring in Athol Fugard’s latest play, Victory. The play is at the Baxter Sanlam Studio started yesterday till the 19th of May at 8.15pm, and then transfers to The Market Theatre from 21 May to 1 July. Booking is through Computicket on 083 915 8000 or the Baxter Theatre Centre on (021) 680 3989. For low-price corporate, schools or block bookings, fundraisers and charities, contact Sharon on (021) 680 3962.
PIC:www.baxter.co.za

We were also joined by Nigel Vermaas for the Arts update in and around the city. Nigel will be doing Arts updates on Sakhisizwe at 1:10PM every Friday. Nigel is an award-winning radio drama writer and director and he is very clued up about what is happening around the Arts Industry.
PIC:www.apm.co.za

We also spoke to Mark Fleishman - Director and Managing Trustee of the Magnet Theatre. One of their aims is to develop the language of physical theatre in South Africa as a means to overcoming vast language diversities. For more information about the Magnet Theatre feel free to contact their offices at (021) 4807173 or visit their website at www.magnettheatre.co.za
PIC:www.magnettheatre.co.za

Our last interview was with Wendy Vosloo – Project Manager of the Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa. The Wildlife and Environmental Society of South Africa is one of the leading environmental organisations in South Africa and their mission is to promote public participation in caring for the Earth. They have adopted a holistic approach to environmental issues and are involved in a wide range of projects and initiatives. If you want more information about their projects you can contact their offices at (021) 701 1397 or email wendy@wessa.wcape.school.za alternatively visit www.wessa.org.za

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