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Revision as of 05:16, 22 June 2022
Ghoema is a musical play by David Kramer (1951-) and Taliep Petersen (1950-2006).
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The piece explores early South African history from the point of view of the and celebrate the musical heritage of the Cape. Created and first performed in 2005.
The first production was nominated for seven Fleur du Cap awards, winning two (for Best Set Design and Best Lighting design) and also won a Naledi Award.
The play was called Spice Drum Beat: Ghoema for its London run.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
2005-6: Performed for the first time at the Baxter Theatre in from 11 November 2005 to 7 January 2006. Written and directed by David Kramer. Musical Director: Taliep Petersen. Costume Design: Illka Louw. Choreography by Loukmaan Adams. Cast included Loukmaan Adams, Munthir Dullisear, Zenobia Kloppers, Gary Naidoo, Carmen Maarman. Musicians included Danny Butler, Gammie Lakay, Howard Links, Solly Martin, Charlie Rhode.
2006: The same production was also presented at The Tricycle in London, the University of Johannesburg Arts Centre and the H.B. Thom Theatre in Stellenbosch.
2007: Performed by Stage Productions and the Market Theatre in the Market Theatre's Main theatre, 13 June - 22 July.
Sources
Ghoema theatre programme (Baxter).
Beeld Plus, 1 March 2001.
Beeld, 3 July 2007
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