Master Harold… and the Boys.

In Celebrating the Fugard Theatre’s 10th birthday year, and also what was looked forward as their 2020 season, their production of Master Harold… and the Boys, was postponed due to the Lockdown, also enforced across the whole of South Africa. But this did not stop the producers from their dream to have this production seen, and decided to live stream it on their website, which, through this platform, will enable this production to be seen worldwide, and not restricting it to only the Cape Townians.

Master Harold and the Boys stars Kai Luke Brummer, Desmond Dube and Siya Mayola, to name only a few. Presented by Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre, Master Harold and the Boys, as directed by Greg Karvellas, will continue to stream, until 20 April 2020.

Should you wish to support the acts, and make a donation, which can be seen as buying a ticket for this show, please donate here: https://thefugard.com/donate/

Cirque du Soleil

Normally, meaning during a life without viral outbreaks and necessities like Social Distancing, the worldwide success which is Cirque du Soleil, brings about 20 productions to life around the world, which add up to their variety of shows being seen already by more than 160 million people, over 400 cities, 60 countries, 6 continents, and 1 World.

In a press release, the Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group stated that since the current outbreak, they have taken rigorous measures to protect its work teams, as well as the public. Because of their priority being focused on the hearth and safety of their artists, their partners, employees, and their audiences, all touring groups and resident productions has been temporarily suspended during the global need for Social distancing.

But, there are some Good News. There are currently three shows streaming on their Cirque Connect page, which will give audiences around the globe some fantasy out of their living rooms, to escape through their streaming offerings. For those like us, who fancies a glimpse of the backstage shenanigans, there is also a 180-degree virtual tour, to get your curiosity fix.

Moments from Amaluna, Bazzar and Volta:

Moments from Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities, ‘’O’’, and Luzia:

180 degrees of amazing backstage footage:

Andrea Bocelli

From Easter Sunday, by invitation of the City and of the Duomo cathedral of Milan, Italian global music icon Andrea Bocelli gives a solo performance representing a message of love, healing and hope to Italy and the world, through an online streaming concert.

The repertoire includes areas like Panis Angelicus, Ave Maria, Sancta Maria, Domine Deus, and what we all need now, Amazing Grace. A Hymn Sheet to sing along with, is also available for download, to make this streaming concert more interactive.

Bocelli, with the foundation that carries his name, is also involved in their own emergency Corona Virus Campaign, and is raising funds through The Andrea Bocelli Foundation, to help hospitals with the acquiring of instrumentation, equipment, and of course, protection gear for the medical staff. Audiences of this streaming concert, may donate to this fund, which can be seen as buying the ticket for his show.

Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/abfxcovid19

Make sure to keep an eye on Stage and Screen, for all the local television streaming services, and what they can offer through these Indoors times.

Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/browse
Showmax: https://www.showmax.com/
Dstv Now: https://now.dstv.com/

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A star-studded cast has been announced for a new Fugard Theatre production of Athol Fugard’s masterpiece Master Harold…And The Boys which marks the start of the Fugard Theatre’s 2020 season and tenth birthday year.

Presented by Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre’s Master Harold…And The Boys will run in the Fugard Studio Theatre from 4 February 2020. The production will be directed by the Fugard Theatre’s Artistic Director Greg Karvellas.

The cast features Kai Luke Brummer as Hally, Desmond Dube as Sam and Siya Mayola as Willy.

Brummer is the lead  in Oliver Hermanus’ new film Moffie, which was invited to the Venice and London International Film Festivals and has been critically acclaimed across Europe.

Dube is a much-loved actor and presenter on TV and film. He was last seen on the Fugard Theatre stage in the multiple award-winning musical King Kong, which earned him a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical. He also performed in I See You, a co-production with The Royal Court and Market Theatre, for which he won a Naledi Theatre Award for Best Actor and was nominated for a Fleur du Cap Theatre award.

Mayola is a writer, director and producer with his own production company. He is a seasoned film and theatre actor, and has appeared in series such as SABC TV’s drama series, Amaza, Mzanzi Magic’s Isikizi, and kykNET’s Sara se Geheim.

Master Harold…And The Boys is written by Athol Fugard and directed by Greg Karvellas. Set Design and Lighting Design is by Wolf Britz, who recently received a Fiesta award nomination for his work on Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act. Costume Design is by Widaad Albertus.

Master Harold…And The Boys is a compelling and masterful examination of the frailty of the human condition and how societal injustices force people into their prescribed roles. This production will be performed in The Fugard Studio Theatre from on Tuesday to Saturdays at 8pm with matinees on Saturday and Sundays at 3pm.

Tickets from R180 to R250 can be booked through The Fugard Theatre box office on 021 461 4554 or through The Fugard Theatre’s website at www.thefugard.com

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