Theatre Arts is a small independence theatre space in observatory Cape Town South Africa, the space is being used by a lot of artists

 

Theatre Arts is a small independence theatre space in observatory Cape Town South Africa, the space is being used by a lot of artists, the theatre arts started in 2009 they based in the Methodist church in observatory, they had to close doors due to the Corona Virus Pandemic in March 2020. They reopened in June 2020 under strict protocol.

 Caroline Calburn is the director at Theatre Arts, she mentioned that things are different due to covid-19 because cleaning is a bit pricey, they used to clean twice a week and now they found themselves doing it every 3 hours every day, a lot has changed they have to work with a lot more awareness they are not a space that can allow a huge amount of people they could only allow maximum 17 people and that’s before the pandemic restrictions.

For them its more about the audience to view the performances and a job opportunity for the artists, the artist has been out of work since lockdown started in march, the amount of money made in June was a lot more than a food parcel, things are getting better more people are coming in and the audience is growing.

Caroline thinks live theatre is the safest because a live performance is roughly 15 minutes and she feels it’s better than being in the cinema for about 2 hours in a closed off area during the theatre performance on a break you can go outside and enjoy the fresh air and while away someone is cleaning and sanitising so when you get back into the area things are sanitised and ventilated, it’s about keeping the audience in a safe and clean environment, The audience loves the clean environment, It was very emotional for the cast to be back on stage doing live performances.

They didn’t want to create a season that is 1 or 2 shows but it’s difficult being interactive during these covid-19 times. Theatre Arts is an Experimental space for Artist especially in Cape Town even though artists from other provinces come and showcase their skills.

The shows that would be showcased from 10^th October 2020 until 5^th December 2020

 

The series starts on 10 October with Craig Leo and Robin Kirsten’s NOTHING IS HERE featuring Unmute Dance Company and Ukwanda Puppets and Design Art Collective.  From 14 to 18 October, RaféGreenpresents MODORENAI.  This is followed with CWAKA from 22 October, directed by Qondiswa James and developed in collaboration with a stellar creative team. Shirley-Anne Bezuidenhout presents SYNDESI from 11 to 14 November, with Megan Furniss and Louise Westerhout rounding off the series with MURMURATIONS from 2 to 5 December. 

Tickets to all performances cost R100 and can be purchased at https://theatrearts.co.za

 

 Presenter: Mkuseli Khusi Veto

Producers: Clayton Daniels & Renato Van Schalkwyk

 

 

Morning Cruise · Caroline Calburn, Director Of (Theatre Arts)