| Description: |
Ambitious project honours the 150h anniversary of the arrival of Indians in SA. Just opened in the Playhouse Opera and set to run through the South African Women’s Arts Festival next weekend, the Nateshwar Dance Academy’s Sunghursh (meaning ‘The Struggle’) is well-timed for this year’s 1860 celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the arrival of Indians in South Africa. The show particularly celebrates the resilience and success of Indian women in aspects of South African life. Directed by Smeetha Maharaj, Sunghursh is scripted and designed by Rakesh Maharaj. Choreographed by Varsha Sharma, with Vusi Makanya as guest choreographer, the production once again offers a visual feast in terms of an ever-changing array of beautiful costumes. Nateshwar Dance Company combines with guest artists from the classical and contemporary Indian traditions, folk dancing, Zulu and contemporary styles. Featuring 40 dancers, this is an ambitious project – not only in having to encapsulate 150 years of the growth of the Indian community in all its aspects but also in recording the constantly-changing political and sociological landscape of South Africa from the days of the British Colonial government to the present. Sunghursh is both entertaining and informative providing an important look at a community which has made a great contribution to the development of the South Africa of today. Presented by Nateshwar Dance Company, in association with The Playhouse Company, Sunghursh runs in the Playhouse Opera until August 8 with evening performances at 20h00 (matinees at 15h00). Tickets range from R80 to R100 (R120 at the door). Schools performances are at 11h00 with tickets at R40 per learner. Booking is through Computicket on 083 915 8000 or call Playhouse Box Office 031 369 9540 (office hours). – Caroline Smart |
| Date: | Friday, 23 July, 2010 |
| Repeat Type: | Friday, 23 July, 2010 - Sunday, 8 August, 2010 (every Day) |
| Priority: | Medium |
| Access: | Public |
| Created by: | Hanlie Koekemoer |
| Updated: | Monday, 26 July, 2010 8:29 |
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Hanlie Koekemoer |