One of South Africa's most beloved tales will be playing out on the Savoy Theatre stage from 8 to 19 November. The Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society are deep into rehearsals for Ian von Memerty's FIELA's CHILD. The original novel, Fiela Se Kind was written by Daleen Mathee and the movie made Shaleen Surtee-Richards a star. Daleen Mathee then translated the novel into English (available on Kalahari) and Ian von Memerty realised that this most beautiful of South African stories would … [Read more...] about Fiela’s Child
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Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child
The Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society is proud to be bringing Ian von Memerty's musical version of Fiela's Child to the stage in November 2011. This hauntingly beautiful show, based on Delene Matthee's much loved novel Fiela se Kind, will be seen first by Port Elizabeth theatre goers. Ian has entrusted his work to the brilliantly capable hands of Director Robin Williams who, along with Musical Director Neil Leachman and Lighting Designer David Limbert, will make this classic South … [Read more...] about Open Auditions for Ian von Memerty’s musical version of Fiela’s Child
