In Studio Today: Thohera Fagodien

Thohera Fagodien, a Factreton resident is passionate about her community. She contributed to Mid-Morning Madness today by sharing her story on the Morning Cruise.

This everyday hero and former ballroom dancer, developed a love for the youth and community and is passionate about 'putting Kensington on the map' because she believes there are many people who want to help. She would love to see the development of community projects that facilitate the social development of the Factreton youth, through sport and performing arts.

Recently Tohera was incited to action when a fire ravaged the homes of families in her community. She used Facebook to mobilise the community and to draw attention to their plight. She would like to appeal to anyone who would like to get involved in the community and give back, she says she's been blessed because she 'pays it forward' but there is much work to be done and she would like you help! Contact Thohera at fire3@cellc.blackberry.com

The Young Designer Series :: Daniel Ting Chong (@DanielTingChong)

Today was the third installment of our Young Designers Series, where we interview up and coming designers in Cape Town and speak to them about what it takes to get in the industry, stay in the industry and succeed in the industry.

Daniel Ting Chong is an illustrator, designer, artist and VJ/DJ based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Daniel was born in 1987 in Cape Town. Studied graphic design at Vega. He is emerging as one of Cape Town’s top creative talents following a series of art exhibitions, talks, commissions from clients and design collaborations with leading international brands including Levi Strauss, New York Times and the Discovery Channel.

We spoke to Daniel Tin Chong designs/work  has been featured from The New York Times to the discovery Chanel - we found out his inspiration, his creative process and the real in's and out's of what it takes to get an idea to fruition. We also learnt about the different avenues that you can go into if you are interested in design, from illustrating, web design, interior design and graphic art.

 

To find out more about Daniel or getting hold of his work you can follow him on Twitter here

or check out his website here

 

Some of Daniels designs/projects:

 

 

In Studio Today :: Nonku Phiri (@nonkulululu)

Today we had the lovely Nonku Phiri in studio speaking to us about her journey in music, what she's doing now and her collaborations with house duo Crazy Whiteboi.

To find out more about Nonku, listen or download her music you can find it on her SoundCloud here

or follow her on Twitter here or get inside her head here on her Tumblr

Listen to some of Nonku's music here
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In Studio Today :: Jody Abrahams (@JodyJAbrahams )

We had Jody Abrahams in studio talking to us about the play Bullets over Lavis.

The acclaimed Bullets over Bishop Lavis opens at the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio on 23 April for a limited season.

Bishop Lavis, a community tortured by gangsters. Day after day people fight the gangs infesting their streets and killing their children. Bullets over Bishop Lavis is the story of these people. Jerome and Ronnie grew up as blood brothers... street brothers. One night a shooting changed everything. Ronnie pulled the trigger, but it was Jerome’s face Malaysia saw last. Seven years later Jerome is released looking for his traitor blood brother and discovers that things have changed in Bishop Lavis. This is where the story begins. Ronnie is now a successful criminal lawyer and Jerome an ex-con. Entangled in a new life, haunting secrets and a ghost from the past Ronnie now has to make a decision that will change their lives. Jerome is back to complete the last part of their pact.

The production enjoyed a successful debut at the Absa KKNK in 2011 where it was nominated for a Kyk-Net Fiesta Award.

Shows run Mondays to Saturdays at 20:15 and tickets cost from R90 to R120 via Computicket or 0861 915 8000.
Group booking discounts are available and corporate bookings are via sharon.ward@uct.ac.za
Please call 021 685 7880 for more details.

In Studio Today :: Loyiso Mkize (@mzantsifreqency)

Today we had young artist Loyiso Mkize who spoke to us about the struggles of a young artist as well as letting us know about his latest work that will are being displayed all over the City of Cape Town.

Find out more about Loyiso on his Facebook here

In Studio Today :: The SCrIBE Script Writing Competition - Sam de Romijin

Today we had Sam de Romijin in studio alking to us about the SCrIBE Scropt Writing Competition.

The SCrIBE Script Writing Competition is open to playwrights who are South African residents, over the age of 21 and living in the Western Cape. The winning script will be produced for a run in Cape Town from 22 October to 3 November.


The 2012 Scribe initiative is the inaugural competition and will be an annual event. It is the brainchild of the Imbewu Trust, a non-profit organisation set up to nurture and promote the contemporary theatre industry, providing a platform for new works as well as showcasing the best of South African theatre on an international stage. The Imbewu Trust was founded by highly acclaimed director and teacher Paul Griffiths, who has worked extensively in South Africa and the UK; Sam de Romijn, who is a seasoned theatre teacher, performer and stage manager; and accountant and business consultant Paul Dickson. It has established a number of programmes including an international showcase in New York, USA, and a bursary to enable graduates of the Waterfront Theatre School to produce a production at the National Arts Festival.


To find out more about how you can enter by checking out the website here

Primrose Mrwebi in Studio

We had a delightful interview with Primrose Mrwebi (Poet, Actress, Writer, Facilitator) discussing her new project BRAWA - Bhalani Readers and Writers Association, reading in South Africa, African Authors and what she is currently working on.

For more information about BRAWA click here