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WELCOME TO ST STITHIANS BOYS' COLLEGE
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School Affairs
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CULTURE
Culture at Saints
The spirit of the Boys’ College is the
spirit of the boys who are its students. The College
nurtures that spirit through academics, its sporting
activities, its involvement in community service and by
encouraging an interest in the arts and in cultural
activities.
The College has a comprehensive music and performing arts
programme. The school has developed the nationally and
internationally acclaimed group known as the Duke of
Cornwall Singers (The Dukes). The boys audition for a
position in the group and it is considered the same honour
as being selected for a first team. The Duke of Cornwall
singers have been invited to perform before some of the
country’s leading dignitaries and have toured to countries
such as Argentina and Scotland where their performances at
the Edinburgh Festival were sold out.
However, these singers are only one facet of the extensive
music opportunities offered at the College. The school also
has an excellent choir, which achieves recognition at
eisteddfods and which performs with the Wits choir as well
as visiting choirs from all over the world. All music
students are encouraged to reach their potential for
individual performance, ensemble, participation and
composition. Private tuition is given in voice and in a wide
range of instruments and the boys’ musical studies are
enriched through performance in one of the school’s ensemble
groups. Annual competitions such as the Battle of the Bands
and Saints Musician of the Year are popular and eagerly
anticipated events by the entire school. The musical year
culminates its activities in the Prestige Concert in
November where the top performers of the year are being
showcased.
In order to develop the tradition and love of theatre at the
College, Drama is offered as an elective subject at
Matriculation level and the Drama department has gained an
enviable status. Drama students regularly perform at school
assemblies, in annual productions and at the annual Arts’
and Language Festival, as well as several times winning a
national Drama Festival. Drama at the College encourages
confident self-expression and the development of empathy and
imagination, as well as experience in video production,
light and sound, stage design and script writing. All boys
are exposed to Drama through the popular Inter-House Drama
Competition.
For boys whose interests lie elsewhere, the College offers
Debating and Public Speaking, which are done both at the
school and at a Provincial level, and where students are
given the opportunity to develop the important life skill of
being able to stand and speak before an audience. Other
activities include the Film Club, the Darwinian Society, the
Photographic Club, the Maths Club and the Boys’ College
Newspaper, the Scuba Diving Club, Poets Anonymous, Chess
Club, Hip Hop Club, Wings Society, Fishing Club and Ubuntu
Club.
Part of the school curriculum is the many tours and trips on
which the students are taken, many of these with the aim of
expanding and broadening the boys’ cultural horizons. Some
of the most popular of these have been the Drama and
Literary Tour to New York, Washington and London, the tours
to the National Art Gallery and to the Apartheid Museum, the
plays that the boys are taken to see, the Highveld English
Festival that all Grade 11 students attend and the Afrikaans
Aardklop Festival.
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THE SAINTS ARTS FESTIVAL - 2009
The 2009 Arts Festival.
Download the current programme
Thanks to our event sponsor:
Tempest Car
Hire.
Entitled 'FU Chu', this year's festival promises to
be really exciting with 'Prime Circle' heading the music line-up. 'Fu Chu' is
the Chinese word for 'giving' or 'to give' and we take this as our theme. The
aim of the festival is to celebrate the Arts and not to raise funds; but any
profits generated by the festival, particularly through the Grade 8 businesses,
will be donated to welfare organisations supported by St Stithians College.
The festival takes place on:
Monday 22 June - Dinner - Drama Show (18:00 -
21:30);
Tuesday 23 June - Dinner - Drama Show (18:00 - 21:30); Wednesday 24 June -
Dinner - Drama Show (18:00 - 21:30); Thursday 25 June - Music Festival (17:30 -
21:30); and
Friday 26 June, Student Talent Festival and workshops (7:30 - 12:00).
MONDAY 22, TUESDAY 23 AND WEDNESDAY 24 JUNE EVENTS
Each night, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, is an adult dinner theatre murder
mystery event. The evening starts at 18:00 with wonderful Jazz music played by
the famous 'CLASSIC JAZZ MASTERS'. This is followed by 'The Strange Case of
Hester Cilliers' a murder mystery.
Dinner will be prepared and served by the Grade 8 businesses.
ABOUT THE EVENT
A DINNER THRILLER that is gripping theatre; a
sophisticated mind-challenge and loads of fun. In a classic ‘dinner theatre’
setting and ambience – and woven through a delicious three-course meal - the
Dinner Thriller is designed to challenge, delight and entertain. The
actors initiate the evening with the Prologue, whisking the diners back a
hundred years to a golden time and place in our country’s past at the Randlord’s
mansion on the Parktown Ridge in Edwardian Johannesburg; 1909. Created and
devised by Paul Spence, formerly of The Royal Shakespeare Company, in tandem
with celebrated South African actress, Annie Robinson. Dinner Thrillers are an
unforgettable, interactive experience. You will be superbly wined, dined and
royally entertained!
THURSDAY 25 JUNE : Music Concert - The lineup
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VENUE |
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QUAD: MUSIC |
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17:00 - 17:15 |
DJOD |
60 |
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17:15 - 17:30 |
DJOD |
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17:30 - 17:45 |
DJOD |
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17:45 - 18:00 |
DJOD |
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18:00 - 18:15 |
The Sick-Leaves |
30 |
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18:15 - 18:30 |
The Sick-Leaves |
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18:30 - 18:45 |
The Saints Music Teachers |
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18:45 - 19:00 |
Zebra & Giraffe |
60 |
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19:00 - 19:15 |
Zebra & Giraffe |
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19:15 - 19:30 |
Zebra & Giraffe |
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19:30 - 19:45 |
Zebra & Giraffe |
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19:45 - 20:00 |
Break Dancing |
15 |
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20:00 - 20:15 |
Cassette |
60 |
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20:15 - 20:30 |
Cassette |
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20:30 - 20:45 |
Cassette |
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20:45 - 21:00 |
Cassette |
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21:00 - 21:15 |
Set-up |
15 |
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21:15 - 21:30 |
Prime Circle |
75 |
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21:30 - 21:45 |
Prime Circle |
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21:45 - 22:00 |
Prime Circle |
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22:00 - 22:15 |
Prime Circle |
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22:15 - 22:30 |
Prime Circle |
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1. Prime Circle.
Prime Circle enter 2009 as the leading rock band in South Africa, buoyed by
several explosive live performances, a gold-selling album, significant radio
play and, waiting in the wings, a bold assault on the international market.
That Ross Learmonth, Dale Schnettler, Dirk Bisschoff, Neil Breytenbach and Marco
Gomes have dominated the rock scene in South Africa is hardly surprising. After
all, prior to 2008, the five-piece had supported the release of their first two
albums with a commitment to hard work and through a workmanlike approach to
gigging and a brace of radio hits, rapidly built up a loyal fan base.
Still, with the release of third album, ‘All or Nothing’ and a new deal with EMI
Music South Africa in place, Prime Circle have managed a most difficult feat
over the past year: that is to elevate their standing in the South African music
industry even further, at a time when tough economic conditions have issued
artists with increasing challenges.
READ MORE...
2. Zebra and Giraffe.
Zebra & Giraffe win Best Rock Album (English) at the SA Music Awards at Sun
City!
The 15th Annual MTN SA Music Awards were held at Sun City this past weekend and
Zebra & Giraffe managed to beat off more fancied opponents to take the Best Rock
Album (English) award for the debut album 'Collected Memories'.
It has been exactly a year since the release of Zebra & Giraffe's debut album
which has seen the band's success sky-rocket in their home country of South
Africa. The band recently performed alongside Oasis, Snow Patrol and Panic! At
The Disco at the Coke Zero Fest in Joburg and Cape Town.
READ MORE...
3. CASSETTE.
After a prolonged period of being under the radar,
Cassette has finally re-emerged, and they have certainly come back with a bang.
The new album Who Do You Trust? is different in both sound and form to the
previous album, Welcome Back To Earth, which was nominated for 3 MTN South
African Music Awards in 2007 including that for Best Group, and ended up taking
the award for Best Rock Album. The band spent over 6 months in studio writing
and recording the new album, which was then mixed in LA by Mark Needham who has
worked with the Killers and Chris Isaak, and produced by the Grammy Award
winning producer, Danny Torr. Coinciding with the new album launch an extensive
tour of South Africa has just been completed, along with a brief but highly
successful UK tour. The new album has been extremely well-received in the
country, and overseas, getting rave-reviews often noting how much more edgy the
band has become and how much their sound has matured. About the album, lead
singer, Jon Savage has commented that “We made this album for ourselves, we had
to. People will either love it or hate it, but we in making this album also
allowed all the members to express themselves, we allowed ourselves to go where
the music wanted to go”.
Cassette will be rocking the St Stithians cultural festival on the 25th of June.
READ MORE...
4. DJOD.
Is the
the Stones Sister of Spin winner for 2008.
5. THE SICK-LEAVES
The Sick-Leaves perform live as a two piece with a drummer, Wayne Pictor.
Eksteen Jacobsz formed his own project, The Sick-Leaves in 2004 following a two
year stint in London where he played in the band The Infidels who toured the
local scene extensively including opening for The Libertines.
The Sick-Leaves debut album, Tunnel Vision was produced by legendary underground
producer Matthew Fink. It was released in April 2006 through independent label
Sheer Music. Tunnel Vision and the subsequent second album: Stone the Crow are
published by Sony/ATV music publishing.
Both of The Sick-Leaves albums (Tunnel Vision & Stone the Crow) have been
nominated for a SA Music Award in the category of Best Alternative Abum
(English), in 2007 and 2009 respectively.
READ MORE ...
FRIDAY
26 JUNE : Music Concert - The lineup
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TIME |
VENUE |
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26-Jun |
QUAD: MUSIC |
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STAGE DOOR |
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07:30 - 07:45 |
Chapel |
15mins |
Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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07:45 - 08:00 |
Ensemble Concert |
30MINS |
Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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08:00 - 08:15 |
Ensemble Concert |
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Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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08:15 - 08:30 |
Dear Diary |
15MINS |
Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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08:30 - 08:45 |
Writing on the Wall |
30MINS |
Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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08:45 - 09:00 |
Writing on the Wall |
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Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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09:00 - 09:15 |
The Moose and the Wolves |
30min |
Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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09:15 - 09:30 |
The Moose and the Wolves |
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Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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09:30 - 09:45 |
The Cornerstone Projekts |
15min |
Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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09:45 - 10:00 |
Violent Pearl |
30min |
Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
Violent Pearl |
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Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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10:15 - 10:30 |
WORKSHOPS |
60min |
Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
WORKSHOPS |
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Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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10:45 - 11:00 |
WORKSHOPS |
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Matric Drama Pre-Lim Pracs |
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11:00 - 11:15 |
WORKSHOPS |
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11:15 - 11:30 |
Hip Hop Dancing |
60min |
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11:30 - 11:45 |
Hip Hop Dancing |
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11:45 - 12:00 |
Hip Hop Dancing |
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The Bald Prima Donna |
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12:00 - 12:30 |
Hip Hop Dancing |
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The Bald Prima Donna |
1. Items from Boys’ College Ensemble
Concert for
Friday 26 June ±7:45–8:15: Venue: Chapel Quad.
1. Saxophone Ensemble
Shima Mojapelo; Nick Harrison; Michael Potter; Andrew Hellens; Stuart
Wilson; Tim Mitchell & Aaron Servant [2 electric guitars, drum-kit, saxophone]
Watermelon Man - Herbie Hancock; arr. Jamey Abersold.
2. Voice & Piano Duet
Emmanuel Makgoka & Duveshan Naidoo
Tis me oh Lord - African-American Spiritual.
3. Guitar Ensemble
Matthew Bruynse; Dylan Jones; Rowan Spazzoli; Jonathan Wilks; James Hart &
Lorenzo Spazzoli [acoustic guitars] Not Another Waltz - Bob Power.
4. Voice, Piano & Guitar Ensemble
Jason Walden; Nick Harrison; Shima Mojapelo [electric guitar]
No Matter What - Andrew Lloyd-Webber.
5. Guitar & Voice Duet
Francois de Villiers & Richard Leigh [acoustic guitar]
Save Tonight - Eagle Eye Cherry.
6. String Ensemble
Philip Liedtke; Edward Ormond; Matt Jenje; Ben Walker; Matthew Leigh; Max
Liebenberg (with Ute Liebenberg & Christo Jankowitz) Menuet - J. B. Lully.
7. Voice, Piano, Guitar & Drum Ensemble
Nick Harrison; Michael Shires; Shima Mojapelo & Eljerel Naidoo [electric
guitar] Ain't No Sunshine – Bill Withers.
8. Voice
Megan Nel.
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Writing on the Wall
After months of careful preparation, Writing on the Wall is ready to burst
onto the Saints music scene. Consisting of four of Saints’ finest music
students, Writing on the Wall embodies a passion for music and a love for
performing. The band prides itself on its eclectic repertoire and high standards
and is on a mission to spread the joy of music (and take over the world at some
stage).
The band’s line-up boasts the talented and experienced Eljerel Naidoo (DJ
Saddam) on Drums, the versatile and diligent Shima Mojapelo (Ebony) on lead
guitar, the brilliant and musical Michael Shires on keyboard and backing vocals,
and the masterful all-rounder Nicholas Harrison on lead vocals and rhythm
guitar. Having been individually tutored by South African musicians such as
Brendon Gold and Lebo Mochudi from Voodoo Child, RJ Benjamin and Emile
Hoogenhout and with the patronage of the Boys’ College music department (under
Dalene Hoogenhout), the band is ready to steal the show.
Writing on the Wall draws its influences from many spheres of contemporary music
- from Jazz and Funk to Rock and Hip-Hop.
WORKSHOPS 10:15 - 11:15
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WORKSHOPS |
CONTACT PERSON |
NUMBERS |
VENUE |
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Hip Hop Dancing |
Gavin Walmsley |
30 |
Mrs Pretorius Class Room |
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Theatre Sports |
Steyn Fourie |
30 |
JB3 |
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Film |
Quinn Wobbe &
Tim Mitchel |
20 |
JB1 |
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As the Cookie Crumbles |
Emma Carpenter |
150 |
Media Centre |
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Candle Dipping |
Megan Rosslyn-Smith |
30 |
Amphitheatre |
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Balloon Art |
Nastashia Bhayroo |
30 |
Art Room, Sculpture Area |
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So you think you can Dance |
Larona Lebethe |
200 |
Mears Hall |
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Debate |
Natsai Shumba |
200 |
Collins Amphitheatre |
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Learn Poker |
Rowan Spazzoli |
20 |
Bronx |
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The author of Spud - John van de Ruit |
Mrs. Reynolds |
600 |
Main Stage |
John van de Ruit is an actor, playwright and author who
was educated at Michaelhouse and received an MA in Drama and Performance Studies
from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His highly successful stage production of
Green Mamba and Black Mamba (in collaboration with Ben Voss) have performed to
sell-out audiences around South Africa and have received numerous awards.
His debut novel, Spud, was a publishing phenomenon in South Africa, smashing all
local publishing records, and was awarded the Booksellers’ Choice Award in 2006.
Hot on the heels of Spud’s release in September 2005, Spud - The Madness
Continues … was released in April 2007 to rave reviews. Both books have since
been published in the USA and UK to great acclaim, as well as being translated
into Italian (renamed Patata), Russian and Portuguese.
The penultimate book in the side-splitting series, Spud - Learning To Fly, will
be released in June 2009. John’s keenness for travelling has seen him
backpacking through South-East Asia and the Far East at various stages of his
writing process (Spud - Learning To Fly was carefully mapped and thought out on
the dusty roads of Vietnam!)
Rogue Star Productions has secured the screen rights to the first book, and a
movie of Spud is due to begin shooting on location at Michaelhouse in December
2009.
Spud has crept into the hearts of readers across the world and was recently
placed 11th on Exclusive Books’ list of 101 Books To Read Before You Die.
Hip Hop 11:15 - 12:30
The Hip Hop department at the Boys’ College is one of the more recent
additions to culture at the school. However, in the short time that it has been
around, it has become a smash hit and a massive success with its own club,
department and annual shows. The club plays host to a variety of exceptionally
talented hip hop dancers, song writers, rappers and producers. It focuses mainly
on dancing whilst the poets & rappers section gets going.
Several of the club’s more elite dancers have been asked to perform at
prestigious school events e.g. The Matric B2K prize giving and huge cultural
events such as the Arts Festival and Battle of the Bands. The club is lucky to
have very talented boys, some dancing at high and even professional levels and
some participating in major competitions and professional dance crews e.g.
Madoda Gamede – Professional dancer & finalist at the 2007 Hip Hop World
Championships; Juan Louw – Professional dancer & qualified dance teacher; Gavin
Walmsley – high-level dancer & winner of the National School of the Arts
freestyle dance competition.
These dancers and other talented dancers and rappers will be performing on both
the 25th and 26th June at the campus Arts Festival. We are sure that our
performance will once again be the major attraction of festival. Hope to see you
there!
Grade 8 Business 2009
This year the Grade 8 businesses promise to be bigger and better than ever
before. Join us in one of the heated sit down restaurants or grab a tasty treat
from one of the many take-away stalls.
The Beach Boyz
A company whose main aim and satisfaction, is to provide food of excellent
quality and flavor, great service, and reasonable prices. We are a restaurant
who provides take-outs as well. We will be selling delicious burgers,
scrumptious Prego rolls (chicken, and beef), our tasty wraps (chicken, and
beef), soft drinks, and water.
Jozi Bois
We will be in a shack on the days that we are selling. On the night of the
Arts Festival we will surround ourselves with Christmas lights. We are going to
be selling Boerewors rolls, Steak rolls, mini Boerewors rolls, Soup in a cup on
the night and bacon rolls in the morning. We will be selling the best meat you
have ever tasted so come down to Jozi Bois.
Portuguese Prego Pros
We are the Portuguese Prego Pros and we will be selling delicious and juicy
Portuguese Prego Rolls, Boerewors rolls, Columbus’s Cokes and other soft drinks.
We know you want them so come to the Prego Pros stall to get them.
Viva La Mexico
Come and enjoy the wonderful and exciting ambiance of a true Mexican
restaurant. Where you can see the true of side of Mexico and taste some real
food, the Mexican way. Our prices are really reasonable, and the food is made
from the freshest products and ingredients true quality. We are selling on the
25th and the 26th of June 2009, in the St Stithians boys’ college Chapel Quad,
please come and support us during these wonderful days
Other companies at the Festival this year:
Amigos Big L's French Krab Shack Las Vegas Lil Rasta
Portuguese Saints Steak House Shwarma Arabia Soulja
Swiss Wacky World of Wonka Wafflers Sweden
Queries to the festival organiser:
mmatthews@stithian.com OR
011
577 6222.
The dates
for this year's Arts Festival are Thursday 26 and Friday
27 June 2008.
The programme is finalised and promises to be really
exciting. All parents are welcome to join us for the
festival. Please note that the Thursday night
programme will appeal to parents and students alike and we
would like to encourage all parents to attend.
Entrance is for free.
Thursday 26 June 2008: 18:00 - 20:30: Parents and
Students
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18:00 - 18:15 |
Daniel Buys |
30min |
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18:15 - 18:30 |
Daniel Buys |
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18:30 - 18:45 |
Cook |
30min |
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18:45 - 19:00 |
Cook |
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19:00 - 19:15 |
CrashCarBurn |
30min |
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19:15 - 19:30 |
CrashCarBurn |
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19:30 - 19:45 |
Plush |
60min |
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19:45 - 20:00 |
Plush |
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20:00 - 20:15 |
Plush |
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20:15 - 20:30 |
Plush |
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20:30 - 20:45 |
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15 |
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20:45 - 21:00 |
The Parlotones |
60min |
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21:00 - 21:15 |
The Parlotones |
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21:15 - 21:30 |
The Parlotones |
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21:30 - 21:45 |
The Parlotones |
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21:45 - 22:00 |
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15 |
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22:00 - 22:15 |
The Classic Jazz Masters |
30min |
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22:15 - 22:30 |
The Classic Jazz Masters |
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Numerous
restaurants will be providing dinner and items will be for sale.
This is a not to be missed event
Friday 27 June 2008: 7:30 - 12:00: Students
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07:30 - 07:45 |
Chapel |
30min |
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0745 - 08:00 |
Evident |
15min |
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08:00 - 08:15 |
Standing Ground |
30min |
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08:15 - 08:30 |
Standing Ground |
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08:30 - 8:45 |
Samantha Brill |
15min |
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08:45 - 9:00 |
Outside Eden |
15min |
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09:00 - 9:15 |
Outside Eden |
30min |
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09:15 - 9:30 |
Outside Eden |
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09:30 - 09:45 |
Sent home for Stubble |
15min |
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09:45 - 10:00 |
Girls Choir |
15min |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
Samantha Brill |
15min |
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10:15 - 10:30 |
WORKSHOPS |
60min |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
WORKSHOPS |
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10:45 - 11:00 |
WORKSHOPS |
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11:00 - 11:15 |
WORKSHOPS |
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11:15 - 11:30 |
Hip Hop Dancing |
60min |
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11:30 - 11:45 |
Hip Hop Dancing |
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11:45 - 12:00 |
Hip Hop Dancing |
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12:00 - 12:30 |
Hip Hop Dancing |
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WORKSHOPS 10:15 - 11:15
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Workshop |
Facilitator |
Venue |
Numbers |
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Drum Café |
Drum Cafe |
Chapel Quad |
500 |
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Beat Boxing |
Wewe
Wakieda |
Henning Block Class Room |
20 |
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Theatre Sports |
Samantha
Nick Brodie
Thabo
Portia |
Art Room Main |
20 |
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Hip Hop |
Craig
Thato
Nono |
Mears Hall |
40 |
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Speed Art |
Karina Netania
Ash Veltman |
Outside Art Room |
10 |
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Poets Anonymous |
Nala
Michael Abrahams |
Henning Block LC |
30 |
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Dance
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Pammy Hayley |
Henning Atrium |
30 |
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Acting |
Thandile
Mfumu |
D8 |
20 |
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Speed Dating |
Amber
Skye
Belinda
Cheryl |
D9 |
60 |
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Picasso’s Woman
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Douglas + Cast + Crew |
Library |
120 |
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YOGA |
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D7 |
20 |
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Ceramic Design: Throwing
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University Johannesburg |
Mears Hall |
20 |
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Jewellery Manufacture & Technology |
University Johannesburg |
Mears Hall |
20 |
Students: Please
download, fill in and email
the Booking Form to
secure a place at one of the workshops.
GRADE 12 PRACTICAL PERFORMANCES
STAGE DOOR THEATRE - Limited seating
Time : 8. 00 - 12. 30
GRADE 12 Practical performances and interhouse acting:
This years grade 12 performances are sure to be a highlight of the festival. The
grade 12 drama boys are performing a variety of powerful monologues, poems and
musical items. This year there is a new twist as each boy will represent his
house in the acting section of interhouse drama. There will be a panel of
highly experienced judges .
Time: 13h00 - 14h00
"Trainsurfing " - The award winning new South African Play " brought to you by
the saints boys College Drama department.
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RESTAURANTS AT THE FESTIVAL
(Powered by Grade 8 Businesses)
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AFRICAN WARRIORS
We are selling, mealie pap, braai’d meat, and sweets for the little
ones, Vetkoeks with minced meat will also be available to tempt your
taste buds. We will also be selling African accessories. We look forward
to seeing you at the Arts Festival.
On the menu: Chops,Boereworse, Steak and Gravy | Pap & Meat | Soft
Drinks | Vetkoek and Mince
ALASHA
Our Group Alasha will be selling bottle soft drinks, croissants, French
toast and Dinky donuts. We will be making the dinky doughnuts on site.
We will be easy to see as we will be selling under an Eiffel Tower.
What’s on the menu? Bottled Water | Croissants | Mini Doughnuts |
Muffins | Soft Drinks
Alimento Bueno- Mexican
For a taste of Mexico join us at the Arts Festival
On the menu: Barito’s | Fajitas | Hot Chocolate | Nachos | Tacos |
Tortillas
Bin-Shwama
On the menu: Curry | Shwamas
Bush Wors & Kos
For the best Boerewors Rolls in the land join us at Bush Wors & Kos.
On the Menu: Biltong | Boerewors Rolls | Coffee | Hot Chips | Snow Cones
Red Dragon
The Red Dragon is promised to be a fun-filled Chinese Restaurant, with
5-star hospitality and great food (for those who love Sweet & Sour
Chicken, Beef and Pork. Noodles will also be available at the store. We
will be selling White Rabbit sweets, Fortune Cookies and much more at
ridiculous prices. Our friendly staff will serve you with huge smiles.
We hope to see you there.
On the Menu: Beef Stroganoff | Chinese Noodles | Fortune Cookies | Hot
Chocolate | Pork Dumplings | Soft Drinks | Spring Rolls | Sweet & Sour
Chicken | Sweet & Sour Beef | White Rabbit Sweets
Chocolate- CocaCafe
On the Menu: Chocolate Cake | Chocolate Fountain
Milo | Pancakes
Indian
Hello, As - Salaam Wu Alaikum, Namaste these are the greetings found in
India. Join us as you discover the rich aromas and wonders of India. You
will be greeted by the smells and essence of the spices, no customer
will be greeted without a smile and I as. You will begin your journey as
you enter one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal.You will
then enter a tunnel, were through openings will see spices and lots of
Indian displays and posters. Your taste buds will tingle and feel the
need for the delicious food we will serve. So join us at Curry In a
Hurry and taste and feel India in the little country of South Africa.
On the menu: Chicken Pieces | Kebabs | Soft Drinks | Tika Wraps
Italian
On the menu: | Cappuccino | Soft Drinks
Jailhouse
On the Menu: Chicken | Gravy | Pap | Rice | Soft Drinks
Jesses Diner - 60's Roadhouse
Take a road trip back to the 60’s with Jesse’s Diner.
Eat delicious road house food in a pink Cadillac and get served by your
favorite 60’s celebrities. Jesse’s Diner:
“If you’re looking for good food, well you’ve come to the right place”
On the menu: Flapjacks | Hamburgers | Hot Chips | Milkshakes | Soft
Drinks | King Pan | Croissants | Pancakes
Latino Heat
On the Menu: Chicken Jambalaya | Chilli Dogs | Hot Chips | mince Curry |
Pita Bread | Soft Drinks including Energade
Magic City
On the menu: CD Album | Cinnabons | Cup Cakes | Raffles | Soft Drinks |
Various Sweets and chips
Medievel Meals
Our company is bringing back the ancient times, with succulent steak
rolls, tender t-bone's and lot's more. We plan to cater for all ages on
our menu there will be 3-4 ancient meals from different countries and
there will also be some cool drink to Quench the thirst. We are going to
try add in some fun as well to spice it all up, like smashing plates,
glow sticks, special combo's and more.
Join us in our restaurant surrounded by dungeon walls, flaming torch's
and spectacular prices. We are looking forward to the market day very
much and we are ready to blow away the competition.
On the menu: Boerewors Rolls | Prego Rolls | Soft Drinks
Toasted Sandwiches
Party Planet
On the menu: Burgers | Chips | Slush | Smoothies
Royal Flush
The Royal Flush is the place to be when you are at the Arts
Festival.
Royal Flush will be selling Hot Chips, Coffee, Non-alcoholic Cocktails
and loads more fun things at the Grade 8 Business 2008. At Royal Flush
you will receive nothing but the best from our staff, we are committed
to bringing you the tastiest and best food that is fit for kings and
queens!!! So!!! Come and strike it lucky at our Poker table and
enjoy our Las Vegas themed stand… you won’t regret it!
On the menu: Bottled Cordial | Non-Alchoholic Cocktails | Hot Drinks
S.W.A.T
Super Wraps And Temptations.
Our Business offers food (wraps) and drinks (Coke and Red Square) to
people that would like to buy. The wraps are delicious and could act as
a tasty snack or something to fill you up as it satisfies any level of
hunger. Come buy from us on Founder’s Day or at the Arts Festival. See
you there!!!
On the Menu: Soft Drinks | Various Wraps
SANTA IN THE SOUTH
For us, Santa comes twice a year. It doesn’t matter whether you have
been naughty or nice; Santa is on tour in the South to experience a
southern winter. He is looking to delight anyone who comes to his stall,
so come along and we will give you a great festive treating.
We will be selling: • Cinnamon buns (Cinabons) | Burgers | Hot Chocolate
| Waffles | Candy Floss | Soft drinks | British Sweets | Hot Chocolate |
Pancakes | Waffles
Stickman
On the Menu: Bags with Logo of stickman| Sweat Bands |
T-Shirts with stickman Logo
The Blue Train
On the menu: American Sweets | Chilla Smoothies | Prawns - Lemon butter,
sweet chilli and Peri-Peri
The Meaty Boys - Western
On the menu: Coffee, Tea, Milo | Hamburgers | Hot Chips | Ribs | Salad
Rolls | Steak Rolls
Wawawewa
On the Menu: Bacon Rolls | Bottled Coke | Party Spray
Syringes with Jelly | Toe Socks
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MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUSICIANS
THURSDAY 26 JUNE
1. DANIEL BUYS
Time: 18:15 - 18:45
2.
PLUSH
Time: 19:30 - 20:30
This Top 5 Idol is known as The Singing Chef
having studied both as a professional Chef & a Contemporary Musician. Watch him
take u from Jazz to Jam!
“The future is coming / picking up speed” implores Rory Eliot, lead singer of
Plush. It is a line in the middle of the fifth song off the band’s third and
latest studio album, Rage On. It would be easy to miss, but for the resonating
relevance. It explodes from the very heart of the album, an inspired
eleven-track reflection on self-discovery, and succinctly sums up the state of
one of South Africa’s most celebrated bands.
Destiny is a theme so pronounced that it is the very spirit of the album, and
destiny is where the compelling journey now seems sure to take the quartet of
Eliot, bassist Emelio Gassibe, lead guitarist Carl Wegelin and drummer Ben
Peters. Through both remarkable success and numbing tragedy, the road has been
anything but easy, but the release of their comeback album to widespread
acclaim, sold-out shows and growing international interest indicates that their
time is now.
Plush first flickered on the South African music map back in 2003. Alongside
lead guitarist Chas Smit’s creative flair, Eliot’s songwriting ability and
natural charisma merged seamlessly to produce songs such as Tainted, which hit
No.1 on TuksFM, and Today and My Baby which received regular radio play, the
latter getting airtime on MTV. Described as “so unbelievably tight that they
sound as though they are one masterful musician, playing two guitars, with four
arms and one almighty voice”, Plush were known for their masterful live gigs,
exhibitions of incredible musicianship, as well as a message that was simple,
heartfelt and uplifting. Then the unthinkable, as their initial rocket ride
ended tragically when Smit was killed by an alleged drunk driver when attempting
to cross a street in Pietermaritzburg in September 2005.
Engulfed by grief, Eliot took a six month sabbatical before returning as a solo
artist, determined to fulfill a promise he’d made to Smit that they would make
it. His journey was one not meant to be undertaken alone, however, and soon
Peters and Gassibe and then Wegelin pledged their future to ensuring that the
promise and potential of Plush did not end in tragedy.
The group released their first single in two years, When Grace Grew Tall, in
early 2007 and received an immediate response. In addition to charting and
receiving high rotation on a number of radio stations, the song shot to No 1 on
5fm’s Hi5@5, where it remained for four weeks and was downloaded thousands of
times.
An increasing repertoire of new tracks saw sell-out crowds and packed venues all
over Cape Town as word of Plush’s return spread. Not content with their Mother
City conquest, the band’s comprehensive touring schedule saw them earn major
followings in Gauteng, Kwazulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
The national effort went global in August of 2007 when the band embarked on a
historic and highly successful tour of the United Kingdom in August of 2007.
Focusing primarily on London, the band played nine shows in 10 days to sold-out
venues of crowds comprising nostalgic South African expatriates as well as a
whole new British audience. Reviews were gushing and interest in the band was
sustained, to the extent that a follow-up tour was demanded and scheduled for
later this year.
Commercial interest has also been kindled. Partnerships with brands as diverse
as Vertigo clothing and Apple computers have been notably successful, with the
band’s significant and growing appeal amongst young South Africans emerging from
tertiary institutions ensuring a platform into a vital, multi-racial and
economically mobile sector.
With countrywide launches of the new album to conclude the year, including a
sold-out Summer Series gig at Kirstenbosch Gardens that drew 5000 people, Plush
are the band to watch in 2008. Follow-up singles to When Grace Grew Tall,
international tours to the UK, Europe and Australia, and the widespread
availability of a brand new album are what beckon in the year ahead.
The combination of emotion, passion and determination have fueled Plush’s
musical rebirth. The same combination has also meant it’s always been more than
just songs. For many, it is the soundtrack to their lives.
And that is why this is a band that does not have fans. This is a band that
inspires a movement.
Are you in?
For further information contact:
Brandon Prevost
Plush management
Mobile: + 27 82 689 6256
Phone: + 27 21 683 9808
Email: management@plush.us
Skype: brandon.prevost
2.
THE PARLOTONES
Time: 20:30 - 21:30
BAND WRITE UP :
The Parlotones have grown from strength to strength during 2007. With two
albums, the SAMA winning Radicontrolledrobot and their latest release A World
Next Door To Yours , going Gold simultaneously, sold out performances across
South Africa and numerous award nominations and wins there seems to be no
letting up when it comes to what this band can accomplish. Interest from various
territories outside of South Africa is inevitable with a band as unique and
talented as The Parlotones and the band have obliged by regularly touring the UK
over the past year and will continue to do so in 2008. In between UK stints The
Parlotones will be continuing to tour in South Africa.
BAND MEMBERS : 1. Kahn Morbee (Vocals and Guitar) 2. Neil Pauw (Drums) 3. Paul
Hodgson (Guitar) 4. Glenn Hodgson (Bass/Piano/Backing Vocals.
INFO FROM:
http://www.powerzone.co.za/scripts/power.dll?pagename=pzbandmain&band=826
FRIDAY 27 JUNE
1. Samantha Brill
Time: 8:30 - 8:45; 27 June
Samantha is a passionate musician with a
great ambition to reach the top in the music industry. With a widespread
love for jazz, blues as well as commercialized popular music- she engages
audiences on many different levels with her range of genres. Having made a
number of appearances on television (including the Kids choice awards) she has
experience not only on stage but in front of the camera too; proving to
intensify her dream to perform on an international platform in the future.
Some of her most notable performances have been at St Stithians- where she
collaborated with WeWe- to perform a mix of acapella voice and unique beat
boxing. What can be expected? A spunky performer with a whole lot of soul-
proving that dynamite does
come in small packages!
2. Standing Ground
Time 8:00 - 8:30; 27 June
(in order from left to right)
Vee Lourenço – Bass guitar and vocals (2 years)
Gitte van der Walt – Guitar and lead vocals (5 years)
Caitlin Gevers – Keyboard and vocals (5 years)
Natalie Armstrong – Drums and vocals (2 years)
We were inspired by Dog Detachment (Natalie’s dad’s band) and officially
started in the beginning of 2007. A couple of influences on the music we write
are bands like Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Plush. We have played in
events such as, Battle of the Bands, Arts Fest, and at parties. Our music is
mainly soft rock and pop rock and we generally work on and play original songs
rather than cover versions. We get in some good practice on our stage presence
and such from performing to the school. Music is our passion and we hope to make
a prominent impact on the music industry. At the moment we are preparing to play
for a production company that will hopefully take our music to the next level.
3. Outside Eden
Time: 8:45 - 09:30; 27 June
For the past 2 years Outside Eden has been
progressing through the SA music scene. With influences like Alter Bridge,
Incubus and Chevelle, an alternative rock feel grounded the band into solid form
that takes shape from the progressive nature of their love for Tool, Incubus and
Staind. The band is:
Richard Stevenson - Guitar, Vocals
Grant Booth - Lead Guitar
Stuart Cameron - Drums
Zano Mabuza - Bass
Byron Jacobs - Vocals
Staying true to creating their own sound, the
band incorporates a long list of melodic guitar and vocal harmonies as well as
catchy, ' in your face ' riffs. Venues we have played to date include: Tanz
Café, Blues Room, Roxy’s Rhythm bar, Tempo’s, Saints Battle of the Bands and
Crawford Battle of the Bands, where we won. And we have many more gigs in the
pipeline so far.
2 years down the line, after
jamming their first ideas the band has transformed themselves into a new,
up-and-coming sound with the addition of new members such as Byron who brings
sampling patterns and fresh ideas to the band, and Zano who's bass lines and key
vocal harmonies bring out the ' edge ' in the band.
4. Picasso's Women
Time: 10:15 - 11:15; 27 June
A play about the women in Picasso's life. There will be five magnificently
performed monologues by four St Stithians Girls’ College students and one St
Teresa's student. The play is directed by Douglas Mabotse, stage managed by Emma
Carpenter and Kagiso Kao, along with their magnificent team of Boys’ and Girls’
College backstage and technical crews.
Awards received for this production were:
- Highly commended for the backstage crew.
- Highly commended for Amber Ross and Sam Brill's performances.
4. Train surfing
Time: 13:00 - 14:00; 27 June
A work-shopped production adapted from a script by
Saints Old Boys' Chris Lesapo and Sipho Buys. It is collaboratively directed by
Paul Mqhayi, Richard Sibeko, Lionel Tsime and Nkuli Nhlabathi, stage managed by
Kagiso Kao and Emma Carpenter and their backstage team from the Boys’ and Girls’
Colleges. The technical crews are under the guidance of Maddie Dymond.
Awards received for this production were:
- Highly commended for a new South African piece of theatre.
- Outstanding achievement for best overall play at the Festival.
Michael
Matthews
Festival Organiser
THE
SAINTS ARTS FESTIVAL 2007
Friday: 22
JUNE 2007
A BC
production that combines the Boys' and Girls' College
students in a day that celebrates Art and Culture. The
aim is to expose students to a variety of world class
Art events. After the success of last years Arts
festival we plan to have another exciting programme of
world class Arts performances and events. There will
also be restaurants, shops and gaming facilities
available. This years Arts Festival will take place on
the 22 June 2007.
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VENUE: ST STITHIANS
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QUAD: MUSIC |
HALL: DRAMA | ART |
LOUNGE |
WORKSHOP ROOM |
ART ROOM |
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07:30 - 07:45 |
ALL COLLECT QUAD |
Hall Cleared |
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0745 - 08:00 |
War cry |
Hall Cleared |
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08:00 - 08:15 |
Sky Blue Fly |
Girls' College
Dancers |
TSOTSI - Movie |
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08:15 - 08:30 |
Sky Blue Fly |
Theatre Games |
TSOTSI - Movie |
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08:30 - 8:45 |
Crossing Out Jane |
MISSING - GC play |
TSOTSI - Movie |
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08:45 - 9:00 |
Crossing Out Jane |
MISSING - GC play |
TSOTSI - Movie |
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09:00 - 9:15 |
Samantha Brill |
MISSING - GC play |
TSOTSI - Movie |
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09:15 - 9:30 |
Angelic Defeat |
Strike |
TSOTSI - Movie |
THEATRE CLUB |
RELAX & MEDITATION |
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09:30 - 09:45 |
Angelic Defeat |
Craig Morris: Blood
Orange |
TSOTSI - Movie |
THEATRE CLUB |
RELAX & MEDITATION |
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09:45 - 10:00 |
Lady Lea |
Craig Morris Blood
Orange |
Beyonce - Music Video |
THEATRE CLUB |
RELAX & MEDITATION |
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10:00 - 10:15 |
Newtown |
Craig Morris Blood
Orange |
GRAY'S ANATOMY |
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10:15 - 10:30 |
Newtown |
Craig Morris Blood
Orange |
GRAY'S ANATOMY |
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10:30 - 10:45 |
Newtown |
Strike/Sound Check |
GRAY'S ANATOMY |
THEATRE CLUB |
CREATIVE WRITING |
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10:45 - 11:00 |
Lady Lea |
JHB YOUTH ORCHESTRA |
RAMMSTEIN - Music
Video |
THEATRE CLUB |
CREATIVE WRITING |
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11:00 - 11:15 |
Radio Kalahari Orkes |
JHB YOUTH ORCHESTRA |
Gavin Hood Short Film |
THEATRE CLUB |
CREATIVE WRITING |
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11:15 - 11:30 |
Radio Kalahari Orkes |
JHB YOUTH ORCHESTRA |
Gavin Hood Short Film |
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11:30 - 11:45 |
Radio Kalahari Orkes |
Strike/Sound Check |
Gavin Hood Short Film |
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11:45 - 12:00 |
Sound Check |
MTKIDU |
JZ/LINKENPARK - Music
Video |
THEATRE CLUB |
DANCE WORKSHOP |
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12:00 - 12:15 |
Roy Eliot & The
Reason |
MTKIDU |
LITTLE BRITAIN |
THEATRE CLUB |
DANCE WORKSHOP |
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12:15 - 12:30 |
Roy Eliot & The
Reason |
MTKIDU |
LITTLE BRITAIN |
THEATRE CLUB |
DANCE WORKSHOP |
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12:30 - 12:45 |
Roy Eliot & The
Reason |
MTKIDU |
LITTLE BRITAIN |
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12:45 - 13:00 |
Sound Check/Lady Lea |
Strike |
LITTLE BRITAIN |
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13:00 - 13:15 |
Sound Check |
Break Dancing |
THRILLER - Music
Video |
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13:15 - 13:30 |
Sound Check |
Break Dancing |
Standup Comedy -
Video |
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13:30 - 13:45 |
Soweto String Quartet |
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Standup Comedy -
Video |
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13:45 - 14:00 |
Soweto String Quartet |
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Standup Comedy -
Video |
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14:00 - 14:15 |
Soweto String Quartet |
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14:15 - 14:30 |
Fuzigish |
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14:30 - 14:45 |
Fuzigish |
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14:45 - 15:00 |
Fuzigish |
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All times and
performances are subject to change please contact
mmatthews@stithian.com with any queries |
All SAINTS
parents are welcome to come and enjoy the day with the students.
Performances include:
BLOOD ORANGE:
a play performed by Craig Morris (60 mins).
Mtkidu:
electro multimedia music
performance (60 mins)
Radio Kalahari Orkes:
eclectic South African music (45 mins)
Fuzigish: Punk rock music (45 mins)
JHB YOUTH ORCHESTRA: Pop classical music and
projection (60 mins)
Soweto String Quartet: African Classical (45 mins)
Lady Lea: House DJ (45 mins)
Newtown: Jozi Jazz (45 mins)
Roy Eliot & the Reason: Rock (45 mins)
Read more about our performances below.
The BC Arts
Programme for 2007
1. THEATER: MAIN PERFORMANCE
BLOOD ORANGE: Mears - 9:30 -
10:30
Untouchable Productions presents:
BLOOD ORANGE
a new work
Performed by Craig Morris
Directed by Greig Coetzee
Scripted by Greig Coetzee, Craig Morris & Troy Blacklaws
From the Novel by Troy Blacklaws
Lighting by Barry Strydom
Running Time 75minutes
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Greig Coetzee directs the latest exciting offering
by physical theatre performer Craig Morris.
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The story of Gecko, a boy who has an oblique, out-of-synch way of seeing the
world, of his childhood among the green hills of Natal and of his jagged school
days in the Cape, where the Simonsberg drinks the Blood Orange sun at dusk.
James Dean and Wilbur Smith have two-bit parts in this drama that begins with
man landing on the moon and ends with Mandela riding a mermaid to freedom.
A Zany Catcher in the rye.
“...a memerising performance...”
- Cue, National Arts Festival
“...Exceptional”
- Cue, National Arts Festival
“...Solo star...”
Diane de Beer, The Star
“...a gem of a piece of theatre...one of the most
profoundly moving theatrical experiences of my life...”
- Peter Mitchell, The Natal Witness
2. MULTIMEDIA PERFORMANCE
Mtkidu: Mears - 11:45 -
12:45
Mtkidu is comprised of two
South African individuals on a collective path of a shared creative
consciousness; design/art/composing is what constitutes their collective make up
and the Mtkidu TFTD 0.5 project is merely the first steps too realizing the
physical/tangible manifestation of these ideas and concepts
Mtkidu is a live beat construct
and visual manipulation team, comprised of Murray Turpin (MT) and Nicholas
Nesbitt (Kidu) that was formed mid last year in the pursuit of a sound and
visual language that was both experimental and dark. For all intents and
purposes, we concentrate on the creation and innovation of a new, dynamic sound,
vision in South Africa and as the art galleries and clubs stagnate in white and
grey cube commercialism, we will not forget the original purpose and potential
of these spaces, for invention and exploration….
The time has come to break the conventional moulds of
exhibiting and the traditional parameters of tried and tested media and content.
Mtkidu(Team Uncool) approach this in four ways: Well, for now at least….
1:
Audio manipulation created and performed with a laptop, sampler, cdj's, kaoss
pad and that Casio keyboard you lost when you were five. This creates a
soundtrack to the world we wish to create for the viewer, enhancing our graphic
representations and live visuals.
2: Graphic representation of our visual concepts through
mediums such as stickers, stencils, badges, prints, comics, design and web
interactions.
3: Experimentation with live visuals (original visuals
presented as simple line animations built in flash, that are controlled live)
4: Regulate ourselves and our
projects through our record label, Art and Design concept consultancy, Team
Uncool….
So
in a word or 286, that’s us and what we do….
MTKIDU website
link is
www.mtkidu.com
3. CULTURAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Radio Kalahari Orkes: Chapel -
11:00 - 11:45
Boet and Swaer do the Avant-Boer thing…
Since Radio Kalahari Orkes
(RKO) launched its CD last year at the KKNK, the band has stolen the hearts and
minds of the whole nation, countrywide. Their following is as diverse as their
music. English, Afrikaans, black, coloured... everybody seems to be touched and
enthused by the ‘orkes’.
Frontline
consists of the beloved stoepsitter of the Kalahari Oasis, Boet (Ian Roberts),
who leads the rest in a lively show filled with wit, good music and tunes that
will either make you laugh or cry. Or both. They can sing! And play the harp,
dance, riel and make those guitars sing...
RKO was a hit
at last year’s Oppikoppi and Innibos Festivals. At the KKNK people followed them
wherever they went, show after show. Each show performed in Pretoria is fully
booked weeks in advance.
The music is unique and truly South African, with influences
from the full range of musical cultures countrywide. On the
album and in the show, no genre escapes. From Ghoema to Rock; Kwaito to
Boeremusiek... and of course a whole lot more. The ‘orkes’ plays instruments
like guitars, banjos, mandolin, harmonica, kazoo, pennywhistle, accordion,
violin, drums... and the beautiful Krummelpoppies are on backing vocals.
Also Kaartjie Davids, undoubtedly the best banjoist in the land, Sez Adamson on
pedal steel guitar and Christo Groenewald on the upright base.
The
songs’ lyrics are fearless and direct. They address the whole landscape of being
South African, from rugby to affirmative action, from love’s woes to our need
for meat.
The
men behind the tunes are chiefly Dan Roberts and Rooi Jan, the latter also known
as the writer-journalist Rian Malan., who has just released his own album
Alien/Inboorling to great acclaim. Lloyd Ross of Shifty Records fame has
ensured that this production is one of the tightest to be heard on CD in a long
time in this country.
Media
response so far:
‘This is what truly mixed, indigenous South African music should sound
like’ – Diane de Beer, Pretoria News
‘At
last! Music that makes sense! I guarantee that you will not be able to sit still
when they play’ – Charles de Olim, The Star
‘Young
rockers, take note – these old ballies know some sh*t –
SL Magazine
‘Hier
kom ‘n ding!”(Watch out, here’s something!) – Dirk Jordaan,
Beeld
‘Musiek
wat begin by jou voete, dan inskop in jou lyf en uiteindelik beland in jou kop
(Music that starts with your feet, then kicks into your body, and eventually
settles in your head) – Marguerite Robinson,
Rapport Tydskrif
‘Die
intelligentste inheemse musiek wat die land seker nog gesien het’ (The most
intelligent music that this country has seen, for sure) – Theunis
Engelbrecht,
Rapport.
4. Pop Music Performance
Rory Eliot and The Reason: Chapel - 12:00 - 12:45
Rory Eliot, song writer and rhythm guitarist of previous Plush
notoriety, has turned a new page in his musical career with the advent of a new
era: Rory Eliot and The Reason. With over 30 released songs,
numerous number one hits on local radio stations and over a 1 000 live shows
to his name, Rory Eliot has developed and matured musically and is now on the
edge of a new chapter in what has already been an captivating career.
The dynamic, acoustic duo of Rory Eliot and Ben Peters
was forged in mid 2006 when the two combined their talents after a six month
sabbatical - having lost Chas Smit, the lead guitarist of their previous band
Plush, to a drunk driver in 2005. Now with the recent addition of Louis
Roux on bass, the duo has expanded into a sound dynamic of new proportions under
the exciting title “Rory Eliot and The Reason”.
The three have cemented themselves together with a performance
that humbles most bands and a rhythmic cohesion that raises audiences to their
feet, in what has been a whirlwind few months of touring and
pre-production for the first solo album from Rory Eliot.
With the debut single ‘When Grace Grew Tall’, lighting up
radio charts nationally and locally spending 4 weeks at Number 1 on the 5fm Hi5
@ 5, Rory Eliot and The Reason have just finished recording their half Live –
half Studio debut Album. Before continuing their touring with a schedule to
rival any signed band, this independent act will be spreading their infectious
melodies and memorable rhythms to cities throughout the country and then
overseas to tour extensively in Europe.
5.
Classical Music Performance
SOWETO STRING QUARTET: QUAD - 13:30 - 14:15
The sound is fresh, vibrant and funky, not what you’d expect
from a string quartet, but a sound that the SSQ delivers with panache and
enthusiasm. Some puritans would say: “You’re not supposed to grin from ear to
ear and tap your foot to the music!” Nelson Mandela allegedly plays their CD in
his office all the time. His assistant is reported as saying: “The old man loves
it!” For more visit their
website . . .
6. Classical Music Performance
JOHANNESBURG YOUTH ORCHESTRA: MEARS HALL- 10:45 - 11:30
This orchestra was formed in 1978 and is the company’s
flagship. It is a full symphonic orchestra, catering for high school students
playing stringed, wind and percussion instruments. The group’s repertoire
includes popular contemporary, light as well as serious classical music. The
Johannesburg Youth Orchestra is well known throughout the city and even further
a field. Please visit their
website...
7.
THEATER: Performance
Missing” – Reza de Wet: 8:30 - 9: 15
This is a
hauntingly beautiful piece with simple fable-like characters who are touched by
magical events. The circus has a mysterious significance as a mother and
daughter are visited by a blind policeman on the night it comes to town.
Directed by:
Tarryn Dowesly and performed by Gabi Jofre, Lumen Louw, Neale Lucas-Bull and Amy
Meluish.
BC Productions takes
no responsibility for changes to the programme.
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