Seashells

Playwright: Rafiek Mammon

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Presented by Artscape as part of the Artscape Spring Drama Season.

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Direction: Fred Abrahamse

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Set & Costume Design: Marcel Meyer

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Lighting Design: Fred Abrahamse & Alfred Rietman

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Photography: Nellis Rietman

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Cast: Anthea Thompson

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Venue/s: Artscape Arena [2011], National Arts Festival [2012 & 2013], Vryfees, Bloemfontein [2012]

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About: Rafiek Mammon’s one-woman play about identical twins explores who we are as people; are we unique; to what extent are we the same; and how do we define ourselves in relationship to others?

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What the Press Said:

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“It is breathtakingly original…Seashells is in the very best traditions of theatre: a challenge both to the imagination and the intellect.” CAPE TIMES

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 “Seashells is a one-hander, and it’s in the hands of Thompson that it takes flight. Her performance is excellent – full of vitality and nuance. This is a well-crafted piece of local theatre.” THE MONDAY MISSILE

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“You hang on Thompson’s every word. Her acting is focused and assisted by Fred Abrahamse’s direction you remain riveted” DIE BURGER

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FLEUR DU CAP THEATRE AWARDS:

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Best Performance in a One-Person play – Anthea Thompson [nomination]

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STANDARD BANK OVATION AWARDS – National Arts Festival

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Seashells is listed as one of THE CAPE TIMES’ Top 5 Productions in 2011.