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Lady Windermere’s Fan
Aug 14th
I headed off to the Masque Theatre this weekend to go check out Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan. I have never seen any of Oscar Wilde’s pieces performed so I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Director: Brenda Gray
Society: Claremont Dramatic Society
Runs Until: 21 August
Venue: Masque Theatre, Muizenberg
Bookings: Call 021 788 1898
(09h00 to 16h00 during the week and 09h00 to 11h30 on Saturdays).
Tickets: Weekdays at 20h00 and Saturdays at 14h30 and 18h30. Tickets are R50 for Thursday evening and Saturday afternoons and R60 for all other evening performances
CAST:
Michele Belknap Mrs. Erlynne
Luella Holland Lady Windermere
Andre Thomas Lord Windermere
Matthew Browne Lord Darlington
Mike Tompson Lord Augustus Lorton
Jane Cohen Duchess of Berwick
Clifford Graham Mr.Dumby
David Campley Mr. Cecil Graham
Ruth Allsopp Lady Jedburg
Su Cunningham Lady Stutfield
Allison Blair Lady Plymdale
Gizelle Willows Lady Agatha
Mary Faragher Mrs Cowper-Cowper
Nigel Sweet Parker
Adrian Kettle Sir James Royston
Sheldon Cross Mr Hopper
Anthony Lister
Caryn Underhill Rosalie
Chris King Mr.Guy Barkley
Sven Yaffe Footman
What I Thought:
Let me just say that even though I haven’t seen many productions at the Masque; this is without a doubt the best I have ever seen. I am literally going to gush for several paragraphs as to how beautiful, polished and just plain gorgeous it all was. The set was breathtaking, the costumes amazing and the attention to detail was immaculate. There was nothing on that stage that had been overlooked.
Performances were outstanding, the women elegant and the men handsome. Holland was stunning as Lady Windermere and the scenes with Mrs Erlynne (Belknap) were incredibly touching. I can’t run through everyone because we would be here forever but they were all so well cast. The Duchess of Berwick ( Cohen) and her terribly, talkative daughter (Willows) were definite highlights as was the scene with Lords Windermere, Darlington, August Lorton, Mr Dumby and Mr Cecil Graham discussing good women.
Also got to hear one of my favourite lines We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking up at the stars.
Everyone added to this production and you know what? My gushing is not even doing it justice, so do yourselves a favour and go see it 
I am so proud of and happy for this cast. Their curtain call brought a full house to it’s feet and deservedly so.
aKING: Against All Odds
Jul 27th
I think the video rocks and as you know I love their music. (Go listen to it, right now). It was really cool to be part of this and everyone who worked on it is an awesome ninjabean.
Production Company: The African Attachment
Director: Dean Leslie
Producer: Greg Fell
Catch it on MK 28th July, at 20h00.
Cape Town
Jul 9th
Can I just say that I am really proud of how Cape Town shone during the World Cup.
The people, the places, the games, the crowds, the mad fans, the rife patriotism. Everything. We had some hiccups but we handled them and best of all we were the city that saw Uruguay depart 
I was given this little CT heart at the airport before I left on holiday. Departures was packed with tourists draped in all sorts of SA attire . Flags and wigs and arm sleeves and yellow tee shirts and of course Vuvuzelas!
I felt happy that so many pieces of our country were winging their way across the world.
You can get your own little heart at the Tourism store at the entrance to departures terminal. So if you’re flying anytime soon, you should get one 
Meet Triton
Jun 30th
Heard about this at coffee this morning … so much for kicking that habit … I am on two cups today
But back to the point !
Even our wildlife is feeling the Gees Triton is one of the resident White lions at Jozi Zoo and he loves playing soccer.
Hmmm maybe Bafana can use him… I mean who didn’t want to see Saurez ( the Uruguay number 9 who has a strong magnetic attraction to the ground) get chomped
Triton should be the unofficial, official mascot of the you know what.
He beats the Ayoba man and that spotty, green haired leopard hands down.
PS This is the only time Derek Watts will appear on this blog
PPS … you can so tell I have had 2 cups of coffee. Look at all the deranged smiley faces in this post.
Bafana: Muddled In The Midfield?
Jun 14th
Our proudly South African Bafana World Cup squad was announced on 01 June 2010. Admittedly and rather shockingly I know very little about our Soccer squad.
Don’t panic if you’re also a few players short of a full Bafana, you’ve come to the right place.
Steven Pienaar
Born 17th March , 1982 this Jozi local is currently playing for Everton in the English Premier League.
One of the stars of Bafana, the country is expecting awesome things from this young man.
He made his international debut against Turkey and in 2010 was awarded Evertons Player of the Season.
Teko Modise
Born 22nd December, 1982 in Soweto, Modise currently plays for Orlando Pirates. He is currently the ambassador for McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Nike, Samsung and Telkom.
He made his first appearance with the Bafana squad against Malawi and he supported Kaizer Chiefs as a youngster.
Siphiwe Tshabalala
Scoring the first goal of the 2010 World Cup, in the opening match against Mexico, Tshabalala is a local hero!
South Africa shook when an entire nation screamed in celebration when the ball left his foot to find it’s way past the keeper and straight to the back of the net!
Born 25th September 1984, Tshabalala grew up in Soweto and currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs.
He made his international debut in a friendly against Egypt in 2006.
Reneilwe Letsholonyane
Born 9th June 1982, like a lot of the mid-field Letsholonyane hails from Soweto.
Nicknamed YeYe, he has played for South Africa since 2008 and scored his first international goal in a recent match against Guatemala.
He currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs.
Thanduyise Khuboni
Born 22nd May, 1986 this Durban footballer currently plays for Golden Arrows . This defensive midfielder grew up in the Clermont township.
Kagisho Dikgaco
Born 24th November, 1984 Dikgaco currently plays for Everton in the English Premier League. Quite a distance from his hometown of Brandfort.
He made his debut for Everton in 2009, but was sent off in the 41st minute for slapping Scott Parker. ( I laughed at this ! ).
He made his international debut against Mauritius.
Macbeth Sibaya
Out damned French! Out I say !
Sibaya was born 25th November 1977 in Durban . He currently plays for FC Rubin Kazan in Russia ( Brrrrr! )
Before heading off to Europe he played for Jomo Cosmos.
He has 52 caps for Bafana and was part of the 2002 FIFIA World Cup squad.
Surprise Moriri
See it’s true what they’re saying, Bafana is full of surprises in the 2010 World Cup !
Born 20th March 1980, Moriri grew up in Mpumalanga and currently plays for Mamelodi Sundowns.
He made his international debut against Lesotho in 2003.
He scored his first goal for Bafana against Chad in 2007.
Lance Davids
Born 11th April 1985 Davids has recently signed to play for Lierse S.K in Belgium.
Davids grew up in Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town and made his debut for South Africa in 2004.
Since then he has made 23 appearances for the national side.
Good Luck Boys
We know you’ll give the guys up front some valuable support.
We’ll be supporting from the games, couches, clubs, street corners and side mirrors
Bafana: Strikers Sorted
Jun 2nd
Our proudly South African, Bafana Bafana World Cup squad was announced on 01 June 2010. Admittedly and rather shockingly I know very little about our Soccer Stars.
Don’t panic if you’re also a few players short of a full Bafana, you’ve come to the right place.
Katlego Mphela
Born 28th November 1984 in the North West this current Mamelodi Sundowns striker is all set to put the ball in the back of the net for Bafana.
Mphela made his international debut as part of the Maurituis squad in February 2005. He has represented South Africa 30 times and scored 14 goals.
He was leagues top goal scorer in the 2009-2010 season.
Bernard Parker
Born 16th March 1986, in Boksburg. Parker grew up in a township where he excelled at sport. He is now kept on his toes in the FC Twente team in the Nederlands.
He made his debut in the professional ranks with Benoni Premier United.
Super Soccer Moment: In the 09 Confederations Cup he scored both goals to take Bafana to a 2–0 win over New Zealand.
Siyabonga Nomvete
Born 2nd December, 1977 in the township of KwaMashu, close to Durban. Nomvete was part of the 2002 Bafana Bafana World Cup squad.
He currently plays for Moroka Swallows and has played in the Italian Serie A during his career.
He has scored 16 goals for us so far.
Keep scoring !
Good Luck Boys
We know you’ll show off our awesome South African skill in front of the posts.
We’ll be supporting from the games, couches, clubs, street corners and side mirrors
Bafana: Get The GoalKeepers
Jun 2nd
Our proudly South African, Bafana Bafana World Cup squad was announced on 01 June 2010. Admittedly and rather shockingly I know very little about our Soccer Stars. I know that our strip is yellowy Green, that people are really upset that Benni got left out in the cold and that one of them is the face of every LG ad … but other than that .
I am fresh out.
Don’t panic if you’re also a few players short of a full Bafana, you’ve come to the right place.
Itumeleng Khune
Born 20 June 1987 in Ventersdorp, Khune is a fantabulous goalkeeper!
He currently protects the nets of Kaizer Chiefs and of course Bafana. He made his international debut against Zimbabwe on March 11, 2008
If he gets bored of soccer… he can always take up ballet
Moeneeb Josephs
Born 19th May 1980, Josephs hails from Cape Town .
He currently plays for Orlando Pirates and is nicknamed Slim Kat. He made his debut at the age of 17 in 1997, playing for the Cape Town Spurs.
I like his “Game Face!”
Lets hope it scares the pants off Mexico in the opening game!
Shu-Aib Walters
Born December 6th 1981, this Cape Town keeper usually spends his time in the Maritzburg United goals.
Soccer Moment: His spectacular save he pulled against Orlando Pirates striker Siphelele Mthembu at the Harry Gwala Stadium.
He made his Premier Soccer League debut in 2006. He looks like he can throw pretty far.
Good Luck Boys
We know you’ll make some super saves.
We’ll be supporting from the games, couches, clubs, street corners and side mirrors
Grow Smart Book Drive
Jun 1st
I wandered into this box at Constantia Village today.
This rather empty box, which contains a YOU magazine, is part of the Grow Smart project. Grow Smart is trying to spread awareness for the importance of literacy in the Western Cape.
I don’t know about you but I dont think the YOU magazine is really the best we can do for our leaders of tomorrow! If it is … um…eeeek!
So from one bookworm to another, please pop by and drop your new/used childrens books into the box. You’ll find the box outside Woolworths.
Help fill the box and help enrich young minds
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