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Sat, 14 Sept
|Masque Theatre, Muizenberg
The Jungle Theatre Presents Mantis and the Bee and The Magic Shell
In celebration of the Heritage month, Jungle Theatre Company is proud to present the African Folktales Festival, a special celebration of African folktales, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of African storytelling. Saturday, 14 September at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg.
Time & Location
14 Sept 2024, 14:00 – 15:50
Masque Theatre, Muizenberg, 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa
About the event
The festival will take place on Saturday, 14 September at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg. The shows
are most suitable for children between the ages of 6 – 12 years but fun for the whole family. The festival is
open to the public.
Mantis and the Bee is based on a folktale of the San people. It is a visual, musical and humorous
exploration of /Xam mythology and the origin of life. Experience the haunting music, the real dance,
mysterious masks, and the Khoikhoi language. Join an action-adventure into a world before the earth was
created. Discover the magic hidden inside the stories of the first people.
The Magic Shell, the theatrical representations draw young children into a world where animals and
humans are connected. Their imaginations become rooted in culture and nature. They are prepared to
make the folktale their own. They become ready to tell this original story in their own words and in their
mother tongue.
Tickets for both shows cost R80 per person and may be booked on Quicket: https://qkt.io/KUACnb
Picture Captions
1. Mantis and The Bee
2. The Magic Shell