HAIR & COMB
Directed by Napo MasheaneHAIR & COMB is set against an urban city backdrop is a uniquely contemporary South African play.A hair salon for most people severs as a melting pot for many social and personal topics. HAIR & COMB allow us to tap into the lives of different characters in and out of the Hair Salon. And we as the audience witness each characters journey, their fears, pain, and struggles as we share in their dreams.
We learn about survival in the hair business, we see the value of friendship and the breakdown of communities. We are exposed to the realities of a new South Africa and its emerging issues: the new money, xenophobia, sexuality, race, gender, beauty, image, relationships, friendships, love and HAIR. ‘Hair’ in this play, in a metaphorical sense, is used for what lies behind the look,
the obsession and generally accepted notion of beauty and its madness.
HAIR AND COMB tells the rich cultural textures of South Africa and its people, as it wittingly weds opinions and perspectives in public spaces.
Acclaimed director, poet, actress and producer Napo Masheane made her mark as a multi-skilled theatre artist on both international and national stages. A founding member of Feela Sista! Spoken Word Collective, she is also the director of her own company Village Gossip Productions. ). Some of Napo’s previous directing projects include My Bum Is Genetic Deal with it (2007), Fat black women sing (2008), and Mollo -the woman in me (2010). This production is the first multicultural cast to journey with Napo. Do not miss this vibrant, fun, thought-provoking play!
WEAR YOUR HAIR – IT DOESN’T DEFINE YOU!
DATES: 3- 7 May 2011
VENUE: The Masker Theatre (UP Main Campus)
TIME: 19h00
PRICE: Students R25; Block Bookings R30; Adults R35.
BOOKINGS: Yvonne 012-4202558 or at the door.
For further information please contact Teboho Motloung (0768485973
hlomelangtm@gmail.com) OR Thuli Mabaso (0783712625
productions.village@gmail.com)
