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THEATRE FOR CHILDREN
Whimsical, Imaginative and Gentle explorations for children
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Measure UP
A playful look into how we celebrate our differences
Age Range: 4 - 10 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Language: South African Sign Language (English & Zulu audio track available)
‘Measure Up’ is a visual and a danced based movement exploration into the theme of what makes us unique. When we measure ourselves we will start to notice small differences. Differences that can be experienced positively or negatively in the way we feel, express ourselves, dance, smile. But somethings are impossible to measure: love, compassion and friendship.
How do we measure up to expectations placed on us, how do we measure up next to our friends and most importantly how do we measure up to ourselves?
Produced by FTH:K and funded by the National Lotteries Commission (NLC)
Directed By: Jayne Batzofin
Performers: Thalia Laric and Ryan de Villiers
Costume Design: Penny Youngleson
Set and Prop design: Jayne Batzofin
What Goes UP...
A gentle exploration into the worlds of Up and Down
Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Language: South African Sign Language (English audio track available)
‘What Goes UP…’ is a playful, gentle and explorative production devised to capture the imagination of young children aged 3 -7 years old. Through the art of gentle clowning and experiential children’s theatre, the show investigates the physical and emotional scopes of all things Up and Down. The costumes will captivate, the performers will enchant and the story will allow children the opportunity to connect with the emotions they experience in their worlds. Created for Deaf Children, and using South African Sign Language, the play is also accessible and magical to hearing children.
Produced by FTH:K and funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF)
Directed By: Jayne Batzofin
Mentored by: Jori Snell
Performers: Iman Isaacs and Jayne Batzofin
Costume Design: Jori Snell
Set design: Jayne Batzofin
Warrior on Wheels
A fantastical puppet show for the whole family
Age Range: 7 - 11 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Language: English and Xhosa
A fantastical tale of a young boy destined for great things and even greater adventures. A child chosen to remind us of the courage and joy we have forgotten within ourselves. Confronted by the crippling venom of Fear and lurking shadows of Doubt, the boy is sent on a journey to discover everything he was born to be – a Warrior.
Through the use of puppetry, physical animation and vibrant storytelling, “Warrior on Wheels” is set to captivate the imagination and encourage a more accepting society, especially for those with disabilities."Warrior on Wheels" is a 40min performance created for children and enjoyed by the whole family.
Produced by the Chaeli Campaign and funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF)
Directed By: Jayne Batzofin
Inspired by: Deirdré Amy Gower’s “Warrior on Wheels”
Performers: Iman Isaacs, Siphumeze Khundayi, Jessica McCarthy and Richard September
Costume Design: Merryn Carver
Set design: Jayne Batzofin and Penny Youngleson