Overview
Fugard Theatre presented a brand new musical tribute, District Six – Kanala, created and directed by David Kramer to mark the 50th anniversary of the destruction of District Six. Its premiere was on the 11th February, 2016, precisely 50 years after the declaration of 1966. It ran for over 200 performances. On 11 February 1966, District Six was declared a whites-only area under the Group Areas Act. Over 60 000 people were relocated. A way of life was destroyed. Fifty years have passed, and today, hardly anything remains of what was once a thriving, densely populated, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural community. The Fugard Theatre, located in the area, will pay homage to what was once District Six – the place and its people.
Details
First season
2 February–16 April 2016
Second season
22 November 2016–26 February 2017
Venue
Main Theatre
Original Cast
Actors play multiple characters in this musical tribute
Loukmaan Adams
Carlo Daniels
Sne Dladla
Andréa Frankson
Natasha Hess
Bianca Le Grange
Edith Plaatjies
Cleo Raatus
Original Band
Trumpet
Lorenzo Blignaut
Drums
Anthon Mannel
Band Leader, Saxophone
Donveno Prins
Keys and Synth
Dylan Roman
Guitar Angelo
Syster
Bass
Craig van Willingh
Creative team
Writer, Director
David Kramer
Producer
Eric Abraham
Co-Producer
Daniel Galloway
Consulting Producer
Renaye Kramer
Associate Producers
Lamees Albertus
Greg Karvellas
Musical Director
Alistair Izobell
Choreographer, Resident Director
Shelley Adriaanzen
Set Design
Saul Radomsky
Costume Design
Birrie le Roux
Lighting Design
Daniel Galloway
Benjamin du Plessis
Sound Design
Aki Khan
David Classen
Graphic Design
James Cooke
AV Mapping and Programming
Benjamin du Plessis
Film and Animation
Daniel Rutland Manners
Set Construction
Gerhard Morkel
Carl Gersbach For CHG Engineering
Production team
Production Manager
Roberto Grové
Stage Manager
Juanita van Wyk
Deputy Stage Manager
Shayna Gleave
Wardrobe Supervisor, Production Assistant
Widaad Albertus
Sound Engineer
Melissa George
Assistant Sound Engineer
Werner Sassman
Mic Technician
David Clarke
Follow Spot Operators
Clynt Hlubi
Achmat Khroodien
Crew
Angelo Peterson
Dresser
Nadia Savage
Prop Construction
Koos Marais
Sound Supplier
Eastern Acoustics
Photography
Jesse Kate Kramer
Daniel Rutland Manners
Publicity
Shihaam Domingo
Reviews
“Kanala is a slick production; the performances, the set, all achieve a standard that The Fugard has become renowned for.”
Cape Times
“A slick, seamless and fast-paced celebration”
Daily Maverick
“Nothing less than brilliant”
Bruinou.com
“It delivers, over and over. Loud and vibrant, filled with song, dance, lots of laughter and the heartbreak of losing your home, it’s a perfect celebration of the people who lived in District Six and their music.”
What’s On Cape Town
“Dis die hart en siel van D6”
Die Burger
Production photos
