Hanging with the kids
I accidentally found myself watching children's theatre today. It was an oddly enjoyable experience.In poring over the programme desperately trying to filter my choices, I noticed that Dion van Niekerk was directing a show called The Land of the Cranes.I have shared many a bottle of wine with Mr van Niekerk and have often been on the receiving end of his wit and groaned at his puns, but ...
Clever, clever, clever
Inner Piece is not only physical theatre, it is physical theatre which is both conceptual and complex - a Chinese bangle to twist your mind. Director Juanita Finestone, together with writers Leonard Praeg and Dion van Niekerk, are a very, very clever trio. Far cleverer than I could dream of being. Which is what makes this "piece" so good. But it also means it could be too clever by half. But ...

















