It's time to pack that picnic basket and head for the newly renovated PEMADS LITTLE THEATRE in Belmont Terrace. This year's production, Hamlet 2013, is in the hands of Linda-Louise Swain, who has had a long association with the Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival, both from the acting and directorial sides. Hamlet was last staged in Fort Frederick in 2000, to mark the anniversary of the first production of Hamlet in South Africa, by the garrison in the Fort in 1800. This particular … [Read more...] about Hamlet 2013 at the Pemads Little Theatre
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Local Lighting Whiz in the International Spotlight
If you have ever been to the theatre in Port Elizabeth you were probably watching a young, local, lighting whiz working her magic from the box! Former Collegiate Girls High School matriculant, Claire Rentzke has built a solid reputation as a talented theatre lighting designer, operator and stage manager at the tender age of 20. Having learned from the best here in Port Elizabeth and already developed skills and expertise way beyond her years, Claire leaves PE in August to begin studies in … [Read more...] about Local Lighting Whiz in the International Spotlight
The Most Amazing Fire in the Hole
If, on 26 June, you feel a strange but oddly comforting burning sensation it's likely you are in the hot seat at one of South Africa's most scintillating comedy variety shows ever - Pants on Fire! which is headed to Port Elizabeth ahead of its debut at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown next week. Pants on Fire! will be staged as a daily late night comedy variety show with a twist, situated in the heart of the Grahamstown National Arts Festival's roaring cultural tornado and hosted by … [Read more...] about The Most Amazing Fire in the Hole
Wat die Hart van Vol is 2 – ‘n kabaret
Wat die Hart van vol is 2 bring weer ‘n vars kykie op hoe die liefde die wêreld laat draai wanneer dié kabaret van 31 Mei tot 2 Junie vanjaar by die PEMADS Little Theatre in Sentraal op die planke gebring word. Onder die regie van Riaan Hanekom en Marelize Booyens, sing, vertel én dans Wat die hart van vol is 2 oud en jonk na ‘n tyd en plek waar die liefde lê. Of mense nou pasgetroud is, besig is om saam oud te word, of bloot die opwinding van ‘n nuwe liefde vir iemand koester, dié kabaret is … [Read more...] about Wat die Hart van Vol is 2 – ‘n kabaret
Jack and the Beanstalk Helps Hannah Hear
Don't let the kids miss out on the annual PEMADS pantomime taking place at the Pemads Little Theatre! This year's story is Jack and the Beanstalk, and promises to be a whole lot of fun with an exclusive gala evening to be held for a special little girl who has stolen the hearts of many in Port Elizabeth. Hannah Denise Marshall, born 24 November 2010 was diagnosed with severe hearing loss in both ears as well as an eye condition called Nystagmus. Hannah's parents and medical team have … [Read more...] about Jack and the Beanstalk Helps Hannah Hear
Don’t Dress for Dinner – a sense of Deja Vu in a moment of Serendipity
Hello Alan As an internet incompetent, I wandered into Google and found that the PEMADS had just done "Don't Dress for Dinner". I was an active member of PEMADS in the early 1950s, playing in "Tulip Time", "Maid of the Mountains", "Hit the Deck", "Intent to Murder" and 1-Act play. And the coincidence is that I am about to have auditions for "Don't Dress for Dinner" which I am directing in Melbourne, Australia at the Eltham Little Theatre. Of course, I didn't recognise any of the names … [Read more...] about Don’t Dress for Dinner – a sense of Deja Vu in a moment of Serendipity
Don’t Dress for Dinner
The best of British lotharios, cheating spouses and sexy mistresses and the best of all a play that doesn't challenge you to think but only to not laugh out loud. Don't Dress for Dinner is a typical French/British farce and the intention is to entertain and to make the audience laugh. In the local PEMADS version we will see the lothario husband Bernard, played by Gareth Bain, his wife, Jacqueline, played by Holly McTiffen, who is also cheating on him with his best friend Robert, played by … [Read more...] about Don’t Dress for Dinner
