Some of the performers taking place in this year’s 031 Festival. Back from left: Shannon Kenny in Karen and Me; Aaron McIlroy in Rugby Mad and Toni Morkel in Cottonwool Kid. Front is Patrick Kenny in Comedy Games.
A rugby mad superfan; a teacher suspended from school; a woman growing old disgracefully; a Bollywood-loving roti-making wife; a little girl burdened by the pathological carelessness of her parents – these are some of the characters one can meet at the fourth annual family-friendly 031 Theatre Festival at the Seabrooke's Theatre at DHS from June 4 to 14.
This year’s festival promises a celebration of South African theatre, featuring a mix of comedy, drama, music and solo performance.
Three national productions appear on the programme. First is the flagship one-woman show, Cottonwool Kid. Performer Toni Morkel and director Sylvaine Strike have woven together a compelling narrative exploring the life of CK, who goes through her journey with her loyal dog Luigi. CK is a little girl burdened by the pathological carelessness of her parents.
Ms. B-haved, is written and performed by Sue Diepeveen and directed by Natasha Sutherland. Sally Burkett is in disgrace and suspended from Littleman Junior School. Sally thought that her 30 years of teaching had given her immunity to scandal, but the “much loved” Ms. B has somehow rocked the small school and town to its core. Laugh along with Sally as she awaits her fate and unpacks what brought her to Zoom teaching.
