Author: Claire
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Meditation on an early morning airport
The early morning light is just shading the eastern sky a gentle pink when we get to the airport. The Gautrain sits, sleek and modern, waiting to swallow the busy people and rush off to disgorge them again in Sandton and Rosebank and town. The airport is quiet. Not the dead quiet of 6am flights,…
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Fest 4 – drama, music, music
Not the world’s best day of fest. Tomorrow will be better. Still. Callum’s Will – I thought it was good. Strong acting. Strong storyline. Other people felt like it needed a second act. Hear the music – lovely arias and vocal classics (from Lloyd-Webber to Ge Korsten). This was the first show. I’m hoping they…
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Fest 3 – comedy, comedy, music, music
Raiders – If you’ve never been to Raiders, it’s really difficult to explain; if you have been, you know how awesome it always is. Missed Luke Ellenbogen in this one but still marvellous. Race Card – Siv Ngesi knows his audience and he is pulling some big crowds – the ushers were brining in extra…