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From the Mouths of Babes

Conceived by: Malcolm Purkey, Naami Gottlieb Lieberman, Sivan Raphaely and Sharon Spiegel-Wagner

Directed by: Malcolm Purkey

Market Theatre Season: 16 October to 2 December 2012
Baxter Theatre Season: 6 December 2012 to 5 January 2013

Issued by: The Market Theatre  
[Johannesburg, 26 September 2012]

Three striking young Jewish women tell stories about their lives, the lives of their parents and grandparents, and how they arrived in South Africa. Their roots can be traced back to Russia, Eastern Europe, North Africa, America, Israel and the Arab Peninsular. They also sing glorious songs, both traditional and original, in acapella style.

Their stories reflect growing up in South Africa and are wildly funny and sharply poignant in turn. Intricate and majestic songs in three-part harmony fill the landscape of memory and dreams as they express their yearning for the truth and identity. Tales of humour and vulnerability bring their history alive to honour, celebrate and explore their current existence.

The migration of their ancestors has contributed to their South African experience and here they represent where they came from and who they are today.

Creative Team

Conceived by: Malcolm Purkey, Naami Gottlieb Lieberman, Sivan Raphael and Sharon Spiegel-Wagner
Director: Malcolm Purkey

Cast: Naami Gottlieb Lieberman, Sivan Raphael and Sharon Spiegel-Wagner

Understudy: Gina Cooperman

Lighting Designer: Nomvula Molepo

Set & Props, and Costume Design Co-ordinator: Jemma Kahn

Costume Designer: Sigalit Tighe

Stage Manager: Lebeisa Molapo

Market Theatre Season: 16 October to 2 December 2012
Baxter Theatre Season: 5 December 2012 to 5 January 2013

Venue: The Laager Theatre

Performance Times: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:15pm and Sunday, 3:15pm

Recommended age limit: PG 14

Previews: 16 to 17 October 2012

Gala Event: Thursday, 18 October 2012

NB: Tuesday performances R75 only!

To make block bookings, please contact Anthony, Ext 121, or Neo, Ext 135, on (011) 832 1641.

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