Greek myth brought to life May 8, 2007
Posted by grhomeboy in Hellenic Light Africa.trackback
The Tshwane University of Technology, Department of Drama and Film Studies, South Africa, is producing an innovative performance: Atalanta.
The show will premiere at the National Arts Festival this year. Prior to this, rehearsals will be staged at the Rostrum Theatre, Arts Campus, 24 Du Toit Street (corner Du Toit & Struben), Pretoria from Thursday to Saturday, which will be open to the public.
Inspiration has been taken from the Greek myth, Atalanta. Atalanta was one of the first women who took on men at their own game. Not only could she hunt as well as any man, she could also beat them in a foot race, many a man’s head rolled as proof .
The show highlights the psychosexual elements already inherent in Greek mythological characters, bringing them into the 21st century.
It has been devised and directed by Janine Lewis and will be presented as a post-modern Live Art exploration. It forms an inventive installation in and around which the action takes place. Texts from John Goddard and Antjie Krog have been included.
For more info and bookings for this week, contact Cathy Steynfaardt at 012-382-6150.
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