A story of two characters that are on a quest to become like whales, The Whale Show is based on Heathcote Williams’ ‘Whale Nation’. The wondering whale watchers swirl the audience into a fantastic high-energy adventure juggling to catch food, bubbling under-water music, receiving e-whales from a giant puppet called Wanda. They discover that the ocean is under threat and get everybody involved in taking care of the sea and saving our whales. Don’t miss this amazing whale tale for families with children age 6 and over.

The Whale Show is one of many environmentally themed plays written and produced by Jungle Theatre Company, which uses original children’s and family theatre as a vehicle for environmental social and cultural education. After a three year hiatus The Whale Show returned to the stage last year with a successful run at Kalk Bay Theatre and Out The Box festival, thanks to the support of L & S Chiappini Charitable Trust and Rolf-Stephan Nussbaum Foundation

Catch The Whale Show at Oude Libertas, Stellenbosch on Saturday 25 February at 10h00

Tickets are only R30 and are available from the Ticket Office on the day. For more information please contact Oude Libertas on 021 809 7380.

Starring: Unathi Speelman and Vincent Meyburgh

Jungle Theatre Company presents River of Life on Saturday 28 January @ 10h00 at Oude Libertas (corner of Adam Tas and Oude Libertas Roads), Stellenbosch, thanks to the generous support of the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund.

River Of Life is an African fairy tale about a rural tribe and a special princess, who live by a beautiful river full of magical creatures. A glittering dancing trader comes from the city to sell the villagers strange items that cause problems for the river. The princess goes on an adventure through a parched desert an enchanted forest and up a mighty mountain. She learns to speak the language of the river creatures in order to save the river for all. Tickets are R30 at the door. For more information, please call Oude Libertas on 021 809 7380.

Jungle Theatre Company’s Metamorphosis – Street Theatre in Muizenberg

Performance Dates & Times: Thursday 8 December at 4pm, Friday 9 December at 4pm, Saturday 10 December at 10am

Venue: Grass by Muizenberg Pavilion Pools

 Thanks to the generous support of the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, Jungle Theatre Company presents Metamorphosis, a surreal outdoor performance of characters who dance a story of a neglected and pained child who experiences the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly, on stilts with powerful drumming and spectacular costumes on Thursday 8 December at 4pm; Friday 9 December at 4pm; Saturday 10 December at 10am at the Grass Terrace on Muizenberg Main Beach (next to the Pavilion).

Hiding in a tree house and crying herself to sleep, the child dreams about the sounds of her garden, which turn into music. She dreams of two old giant butterflies dancing a dance of love. The male catches the pregnant female’s eggs and hangs them on a leaf where they hatch and grow into giant caterpillars. A hungry black crow is hunting and the haunted girl wakes up inside her dream to challenge the predator and protect the miracle of life.

Metamorphosis is the creation of Jungle Theatre Company’s (JTC) Laduma Jungle team and being developed as the final part of a National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund funded trained programme. Directed by JTC’s Artistic Director Vincent Meyburgh and Designer Monique Fagan of Junkanew, the Laduma Jungle team are presently in a creative process which involves developing a narrative, creating music, choreographing dance, designing building and making props and costumes. Through the actors’ involvement in choreography, writing, composing, designing and making, Meyburgh is fostering a closer link between the actors’ experience, characters’ stories, the music and creation of images.

Collectively the team are developing non-verbal; visual and musical outdoor theatre skills and linking the theme of Metamorphosis to the actor’s personal stories of suffering and big transformation. They are investing the creative process with real life experience, finding how these stories relate to each, finding common human connections to the theme and telling a universal story accessible to all ages and cultures.

A free street theatre piece, Metamorphosis speaks to the beginnings of Jungle Theatre Company, which grew out of performances at street festivals and events back in 1995. Metamorphosis also speaks to JTC’s goal of being universally accessible, with the view of building multicultural audiences to reach and communicate with all people. With Metamorphosis, Vincent Meyburgh is taking communication beyond the spoken word, moving into visual communication and soundscapes to tell a story that resonates with all.

Starring:  Cebisa Fubesi; Siyawandisa Badi; Vuyolwethu Stuurman; Candice Waries; Stacey Francke; Athenkosi Dyantyi; Nokubonga Jita and Seyiso Qhola.

For more information contact Miranda Tait on 021 788 5461 or email info@jungletheatre.co.za

A story of two characters that are on a quest to become like whales, The Whale Show is based on Heathcote Williams’ ‘Whale Nation’. The wondering whale watchers swirl the audience into a fantastic high-energy adventure juggling to catch food, bubbling under-water music, receiving e-whales from a giant puppet called Wanda. They discover that the ocean is under threat and get everybody involved in taking care of the sea and saving our whales. Don’t miss this amazing whale tale for families with children age 6 and over.

The Whale Show is one of many environmentally themed plays written and produced by Cape Town’s Jungle Theatre Company, which uses original children’s and family theatre as a vehicle for environmental social and cultural education. After a three year hiatus The Whale Show returned to the stage this year with a successful run at Kalk Bay Theatre.

The Whale Show at Out The Box festival is funded by the L & S Chiappini Charitable Trust and Rolf-Stephan Nussbaum Foundation

Catch The Whale Show on the Observatory Arts for a Sustainable Earth Hub at The Magnet, Old Match Factory, corner St Michaels’ and Lower Main Road, Observatory on:

Sunday 4th September @10h30;
Monday 5th September @ 11h30;
Wednesday 7th September @ 16h00 and Sunday 11 September @ 14h00.

Tickets are priced R50 for adults/ R40 children under 12 and concessions. Block bookings are also available.

To make a school booking contact: Tahirih Cook (OTB Family Festival Manager)

0848734711 or schools@unimasouthafrica.org – general public please book through Computicket – 0861 915 8000.

“A clever, energetic and well-paced frolic with two talented whale watchers. Engages children and adults with worthy message.” Cue newspaper 2006.

“Brilliant exposition of the power of theatre. Full gamut of emotions from reflection to joy, spontaneity and ribald humour.” The Herald 2008

“Energetic and cleverly crafted, containing powerful pertinent messages.” Knysna News 2008