Silence of the Music
Sep
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9/2/2010 9:51 AM
Silence of the Music - a ground breaking musical drama set in 2030 South Africa that tells the tale of an elderly couple whose intercultural marriage was spurned by their families, friends and broader community in 2010.
This most relevant South African production features a stellar cast and original music composed by Lynne Holmes-Ganief , who also co-directs with Basil Appollis.
Desert Rose Music teams up with theatre director, Basil Appollis to produce an intercultural love story set in classical world music. Featuring original music by leading world music composer and director, Lynne Holmes-Ganief, Silence of the Music is an exciting formula of drama set in epic multilingual world and classical music and will offer audiences a new genre of theatre entertainment.
Set in 2030 South Africa this ground breaking musical drama tells the tale of an elderly couple whose intercultural marriage was spurned by their families, friends and broader community. Maria, a music composer played by the inimitable Michelle Maxwell (Isidingo and Scandal) and Khalil, played by veteran actor Fahruq Valley-Omar (Tree of Life) reflects on the multitude of challenges they've experienced through their love for each other and their common love of music. The thematic musical drama is set on the eve of the couple's return to their beloved country after decades of self-imposed exile.
Other members of the star studded cast include acting and singing sensation Loukmaan Adams (Kat and the Kings, District 6 The Musical, Ghoema), Keenan Arrison (Shooting Starts, Madam & Eve, Fishy Feshuns, Second Time Around), Yusuf Ganief, Antionette Blyth, Asmina Aleker, Nobuhle Ketelo, Bienyameen Camroodien, Francois Arzul, Rashied Hassan and Themba Pondo.
Silence of the Music - In a World of Difference, Music Unites
Date: 22 September to 3 October
Time: Monday to Friday - 20.00, Saturdays & Sunday - 17:00
Venue: Baxter Theatre, Baxter Theatre Complex, Rondebosch , Cape Town
Tickets: R120 available through Computicket - www.computicket.co.za or call 083 915 8000.
Also at Shoprite or Checkers.