Overview
The world premiere of Athol Fugard’s The Bird Watchers opened at the Fugard Theatre in May 2011 and was directed and written by Athol Fugard.
Garth and Lenny are sitting under a umGwenya tree. Somewhere in the banter, it transpires that a third friend, Rosalyn wants to bring about a dramatic change in Garth’s life, thereby challenging the ties that have kept this friendship triangle bound for so long. Jump forward in time, the tree now a pitiful stump, an older Garth greets the audience, and he is searching for the word that will best describe the unique journey upon which his life has taken him.
Following the first performance, Athol Fugard gave a live Q& A of the audience.
Details
First performance
10 May 2011
Final performance
4 June 2011
Venue
Main Theatre
Original Cast
Garth
Sean Taylor
Lenny
Guy De Lancey
Rosalyn
Dorothy Ann Gould
Creative team
Written and directed by
Athol Fugard
Set and Costume Design
Saul Radomsky
Lighting Design
Mannie Manim
Sound Design
James Webb
Set construction
Jesse Kramer
Scenography
Mark McKeown
Photography
Jesse Kramer
Poster Design
Jon Keevy
Programme Design
Signature Design
Production team
Production Manager
Jaco Nothnagel
Stage Manager Assistant
Marisa Steenkamp
Stage Manager
Queenie Jacob
Technical Crew
Clynton Sibusiso Hlubi
Production photos
