November 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th
The award-winning Afrikaans one woman show Die Naaimasjien with Sandra Prinsloo is heading to the Promusica Theatre Complex on the West Rand for a short and limited season only. Since it has scooped the Nagtegaal award for best new Afrikaans stage script, Die Naaimasjien has played to packed houses and standing ovations across South Africa.
Die Naaimasjien is the very first stage play written by the Afrikaans author Rachelle Greeff. It was first staged at the Suidooster Festival in Cape Town in January 2009 and then travelled across the country. It won the prestigious Absa KKNK Kanna award for the most popular production at the 2009 KKNK in Oudtshoorn, while Sandra Prinsloo received the Kanna award for best female artist for her heart-wrenching performance.
Hennie van Greunen, the director of blockbuster productions like Shirley Valentyn and more recently Dinsdae with Morrie, adapted the play for the stage. He directed Prinsloo in the play which is set in an old age home. The main character Magdaleen is saying goodbye to Miss Muffett – the name she gave her Bernina sewing macine. Magdaleen awaits the arrival of the buyer of her beloved sewing machine, but starts walking through her life and magical memories. There is her husband, Tielman, her four children and of course the apple of her eye, Wim.
Die Naaimasjien is an epic poem about happiness, loss and forgiveness. The play marked the return of Sandra Prinsloo to the stage after 15 years and is a must-see for all theatre lovers.
“This Nagtegaal Scriptwriting prize winner is a play with legs. There are many contributing factors for this show’s success, and the theme of ageing not the least of them. With the baby boomers dealing with ageing parents, an audience is guaranteed. Its success has much to do with Hennie van Greunen’s introduction of different characters’ voices and Prinsloo creating a main character with a gentle heart, but spunky soul.”
Pretoria News – Diane de Beer
To book tickets:
Contact Pamella Nyeke on 087 830 0030 or 072 545 5629.
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VENUE: Joburg Promusica’s Theatre
DATES: Thursday 11 November at 8pm, Friday 12 November at 8pm, Saturday 13 November at 8pm and Sunday 14 November at 3pm
TICKETS: R120:00, 140:00, R150:00
The Joburg Promusica theatre complex, situated within the Civic Centre at 100 Christiaan De Wet Drive, Florida Park, Roodepoort, offers ample free and guarded parking for patrons.
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