Shows include:
THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
By Ernest Hemingway
Adapted by Nick Warren
Directed and designed by Jenine Collocott
With James Cairns, Taryn Bennett and Jaques de Silva
Original music by Sue Grealy
Set concept by Alistair Findlay
Masks by Jenine Collocott
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MAKING MANDELA
The story of Nelson Mandela's childhood from birth to 24 years old when he arrives in Johannesburg.
Written by Nick Warren and Jenine Collocott
With Jaques de Silva, Mlindeli Zondi, Barileng Malebye
With special thanks to Assitej South Africa for accepting Jenine Collocott and this show on their 2014 Inspiring a Generation Denmark / South Africa programme
2015 Standard Bank Ovation Award WINNER
2016 Naledi Best Ensemble Nomination
2016 Naledi Best Childrens Show (13 - 17) WINNER
Performances to date: 2015 State Theatre Indie Spotlight Programme; National Arts Festival 2015 with State Theatre support; Theatre on the Square 2015; Festival of Fame 2016
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HAMLET!
A Commedia dell'Arte interpretation of Shakespeare's Hamlet.
with Taryn Bennett, James Cairns, Jenine Collocott, Deborah da Cruz, Jaques de Silva
(with special thanks to Dylan Clements, Vika Mia Dahlberg-Hansen, Justin Durel, Helena Leminen)
Performances to date:
2014 Festival of Fame
2014 Grahamstown Festival
2014 Grahamstown Festival
School - Christ Church College
School - St David's Marits
School - St David's Marits
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| James Cairns as Hamlet |
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THE SNOW GOOSE
by Paul Gallico, Produced by KBT Productions, Adapted by the company, Directed & Designed by Jenine Collocott, with James Cairns and Taryn Bennett
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| photo by Suzy Bernstein |
2015 Fleur du Cap Best Design Nomination
2015 Fleur du Cap Best Props Nomination
2016 Naledi Best Play Nomination
2016 Naledi Best Ensemble Nomination
2016 Naledi Best Director Nomination
Sound bites:
“A multi-tissue play, The Snow Goose celebrates writer Paul Gallico and 1940's values. It's an immense achievement. ..…. in its succinct simplicity it beautifully straddles being identified as either literature for children or adults. …..This play is a must-see. It will make you cry but it will shift your parameters as to how good theatre in this country can actually be….Don’t miss it” Robyn Sassen, Artslink.co.za
“Die Kalkbaai-teater se
The Snow Goose is ’n klein juweel. Almal ken die storie, maar hier word dit op
’n unieke manier vertel.” Mariana Malan, Die Burger
“Gallico’s story soars….
With the significant talents of James Cairns and Taryn Bennett, masterfully
swapping faces (literally) to play all the story’s characters, the story of the
unlikely friendship between two people over an injured snow goose thrown off
course over pre-war England is brought vividly to life.” Gayle Edmunds, City Press
“a beautifully made and
exquisitely acted show” Steve Kretzmann, Artsblog
“I was giddy with
admiration, gratitude and honestly, love, when I left the Drill Hall after
watching The Snow Goose. Directed by Jenine Collocott ,this play is proof of
that elusive magic made between actor and audience in well-made theatre; an
energy with the ability to get you buzzing.” Kei-Ella Loewe, Artsblog
“… beyond excellent
….wow. It's sad, moving, humorous, playful, reflective and also hugely
entertaining. This production needs to go to New York and London. Bravo to the
theatre makers and to producers Simon and Helen Cooper - for commissioning it”
Robyn Cohen
“ will linger long after
you leave the theatre....a welcome delight and a reminder of the enduring value
of friendship, compassion and kindness.” Tracey Saunders, Cape Times
“ Bennett, in
particular, excels….truly theatre for all ages ..Not to be missed…4 stars”
Beverley Brommert, Cape Argus
“'n teaterervaring wat
jy nog lank in jou hart gaan bere 4 sterre” Marina Griebenow, Die Burger
'an arresting &
memorable theatrical coup' Steyn Du Toit, Sunday Independent
“heartwarming...superb...brilliant...
The production team and cast master the re-telling of a beautiful story which
is gentle yet deeply poignant.” Lauren Vogt, What’s On
'Takes flight with your
heart, mind and imagination' TheatreSceneCpt
“An important heartfelt
story” Marilu Snyders, Whatsonincapetown.com
“masterfully
retold....this is what theatre is supposed to do; take you somewhere
astonishing” Debi Hawkins, False Bay Echo
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A DAY IN THE DESERT
by Jenine Collocott & Barbara Draeger, dramaturgy by Nick Warren
A modern odyssey that takes us from the inner city to outer space and back. The story revolves around Fiona, an upright, unadventurous citizen who is afraid to set foot beyond her front door. On this day, Andromeda, her extroverted adventurous friend persuades Fiona to join her on an adventure! In no time they are up in an airplane, headed for the Kalahari Desert.
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SUNDAY MORNING
written by Nick Warren, Directed Jenine Collocott, with James Cuningham, Designed by Alastair Findlay, Original Design by Jenni-lee Crewe
2013 Awards...
Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
*Winner Best Actor, James Cuningham
*Best New South Afrcan Script, Nick Warren - Nomination
Naledi Theatre Awards
*Best Play (@ Theatre on the Square) - Nomination
*Best New South African Script, Nick Warren - Nomination
*Best Actor, James Cuningham - Nomination
*Best Director, Jenine Collocott - Nomination
*Best Lighting Design, Jenine Collocott & James Cuningham - Nomination
Sunday Morning (originally titled Roadkill) was funded by the Goethe Institut as part of the GoetheOnMain artist development initiative where it had a short run in Aug 2011. We were invited by the National Arts Festival as part of their Solo Season on the Main Programme in 2012. From there we had highly successful runs at the Kalk Bay Theatre, Cape Town, St Anne's Culrual Week, Old Mutual Theatre on the Square (for 2 x runs), Witness Hilton Festival, The Gauteng Schools Festival, The Hexagon Theatre KZN and Mzanzi Festival at the State Theatre Pretoria.
Sound Bites:
Everything Defending the Caveman should have been. Sharp
sassy script. Unstoppable - Diane De Beer, The Star
A script replete with poetry, poignancy and
incisive wit. A tour de force by the most exacting standards, from the
brilliant, wordless preface to the last speech. A gem. FIVE STARS - Theresa
Smith, Cape Argus
‘Sunday Morning’ is like a ray of sunshine in an often-gloomy
theatre landscape; it’s one of the country’s most original, funny, honest,
poignant and evocatively written comedies in years. As an intimately observed snapshot of urban disaffection –
Christina Kennedy, Business Day
A gem of a story. Magnificently crafted writing. -
Robyn Sassen Artslink
Gentle, funny, poignant... Jenine Collocott has directed
the play using Cuningham's mastery of physical theatre to tell the story.... a
beautiful and heart-warming piece of theatre - Daphne Cooper, Bizcommunity
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written by Nick Warren, Directed by Jenine Collocott, with James Cairns
2014 Naledi, Best SA Script, Nick Warren - Nomination (@ Theatre on the Square)
2014 Naledi, Best Actor, James Cairns - Nomination (@ Theatre on the Square)
2013 Artrage Award, Fringe World, Perth - Nomination
2011 Fleur du Cap, Best Actor, James Cairns - Nomination
Dirt tells the story of three friends and a dog who go on a road trip from Joburg to Cape Town to bury their friend. Dirt has been extremely successful and has toured around the country to Perth, Australia and is set for Dublin later in 2013.
Dirt also marks the beginning of the creative collaboration between Nick Warren and Jenine Collocott (the second of which is Sunday Morning)
Sound Bites:
'...the performance of the festival...' - West Australian (Fringe World)
'...thrilling lines, ringing ironies, poignant profundities and hilariaous gags... It may not change your life, but it changed mine.' - Zane Henry, Cape Argus
'... a masterful one man show with colour and depth...' - Liam Wize, Your Soap Box
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HIGH DIVING
Written & Directed by Jenine Collocott, with Toni Morkel, James Cairns, Deborah da Cruz & Roberto Pombo, Shadow design by Janni Younge, Shadow theatre manipulation Hilda Cronje and Sarah Hill
Awards...
2010 Standard Bank Ovation Award for innovative theatre
2011 Handspring Puppet Company Award, Best Design - Nomination
With a dynamic mix of physical comedy, tightly honed dialogue and dynamic shadow theatre, this play shares the story of two star-crossed lovers as they travel through the hilarious and at time tragic minefield of inter-family relations and personal misunderstandings. High Diving is set against urban concrete and rural costal South Africa.
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Weekend Special has toured to a number of festivals and schools around South Africa and Botswana. In 2011 it was selected as part of the return of the Windybrow Theatre's annual festival.
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UNTANGLED
with master puppeteer Alida van Deventer, directed by Jenine Collocott
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WILLY'S ARK
Written & Directed by Jenine Collocott, with James Borthwick and Yule Mabhena
