For one week only, The Drama Factory in Strand and Observatory-based Theatre Arts will be presenting Sue and Caroline’s Pick of the Fringe, a selection of standout performances from the annual National Arts Festival (NAF) in Makhanda.
Among the shows that will be presented are The Agents, according to Theatre Scene Cape Town.
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The Agents tells of a trio of mischievous performers who revel in the ‘cut-throat world’ of property development, gentrification and fancy estate living.
No one is safe from their hilariously sharp critiques, ranging from real estate agents, home buyers and neighbourhood watch groups.
Described as ‘irreverent, macabre and ridiculous’, The Agents is a must-see for anyone who enjoys a ‘spicy, laugh-out-loud cringefest’, as reported by IOL.
‘When like-minded independent theatre producers come together, good things happen,’ said Sue Diepeveen, founder of The Drama Factory.
‘Thanks to conversations with Caroline Calburn of Theatre Arts, we are delighted to bring you the mischievous “The Agents”, as well as other shows, under the banner of Sue and Caroline’s Pick of the Fringe,’ said Diepeveen.
‘I saw The Agents last year at NAF and I laughed so much I nearly fell over […] You will never really be able to forget Brenda, Venter or Linda in a hurry and I believe that this is exceptionally crafted and performed,’ said Caroline Calburn of Theatre Arts.
The Agents, created and performed by Lisa Derryn Overy, Kyla Davis and Roberto Pombo and directed by Toni Morkel, has already enjoyed a successful run in Johannesburg and the NAF, being praised as a ‘gem’ of the festival, as well as scooping up a Standard Bank Ovation Award.
Details:
The Drama Factory
- Location: 10 Comprop Square, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park, Strand
- Times: 22 – 23 August, 7:30pm | 24 August, 3:30pm
- Bookings: thedramafactory.co.za
- Contact: 073 215 2290
Theatre Arts
- Location: Methodist Church Hall, Cnr Milton Road & Wesley Street, Observatory
- Times: 19 – 21 August, 7pm | 24 August, 8:15om | 25 August, 4pm
- Bookings: theatrearts.co.za
- Contact: 082 752 1376
Tickets will cost between R180, R160, R120 or R80.
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