Daily News 2016
Tuesday 29 November 2016
Theatre
The creative industries – theatre, music, art, literature, poetry, comedy, film and fashion – play an enormously influential role in consciously or unconsciously; subtly or boldly moulding the minds of the public. Everything from the opinions voiced by actors and musicians, to the issues scripted into films and mini-series shape the way society thinks and responds. The creative industries have played their role in toppling governments; have kept HIV Aids in the public eye, and presented important world views. Their combined energy, talent and appeal have already gone a long way to change behaviour…. but of course there is always opportunity for more.
In an ideal world, art-makers in whatever medium, would add their weight, celebrity status and immense talents into showing us that another way is possible: a world without gender violence and abuse; a world of tolerance and compassion for all that is “other”.
Individually and collectively, many key players in the creative industries in Durban add their considerable time, talents and reputations to the 16 Days campaign.
Pictured are Graeme Wicks who plays Hucleby Hopscotch the court jester in KickstArt’s delicious family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty at the Sneddon theatre. A story with a happy-ever after, where evil is vanquished and good wins the day. Emma Lockhart is part of the creative team which is hosting: Wickedly Odd, the Night Garden in the Durban Botanic Gardens – a foray into the realms of imagination and delight.
The clock is ticking….
Although the royal household waited for one hundred years for the Princess to awake, we cannot wait another second to campaign for a world without rape and violence….
Left to right:
Emma Lockhart: management: Wickedly Odd, the Night Garden (with the Hadedah – one of the Wickedly Odd characters)
Graeme Wicks: actor, KickstArt’s panto, Sleeping Beauty
Pic: Zanele Zulu
