All the fun at the Out The Box Festival
The programme for the upcoming Out The Box Family & Schools Festival is so full of amazing shows that we wanted to share it with you in full. Get your calendars out and start planning - here we go! >
The Out The Box Festival is a 9-day explosion of the imagination, as disciplines embrace and collide. Expect exciting, innovative and diverse artistic experiences on stage, on screen and off. Book through Computicket.
Adolf en sy papier poppe - Cape Winelands (Wellington). ‘n Opwindende, betowerende storie oor Opa Adolf, n straatwerker en sy stryd teen die walglike Kiem Skollie. 7+. 45 mins. Magnet theatre, Observatory. Thur
8/9: 15h00; Fri 9/9: 13h30; Sat 10/9: 11h00.
The Adventures of Sam Swallow - Imbewu Productions(Cape Town). A charming puppet-filled story that follows the journey of a swallow that gets lost on his annual migration North. Age 7-13. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Mon 5/9: 17h30; Tues 6/9: 13h30; Wed 7/9: 11h30; Thur 8/9: 12h00.
Balancing Act - Adi Paxton (Durban). An entertaining, interactive race to help Cindi tip the balance of the planet before it’s too late.
10+. 50 mins. Theatre Arts Admin Collective, Observatory. Fri 9/9:
17h30; Sat 10/9: 15h30; Sun 11/9: 12h00 and 16h00.
Benji and the Aliens - Moving Hands Theatre (UK/SA). Benji, a child sized puppet takes off on his fabulous flying carpet to the far off world of the imagination where he meets friends who help him deal with tricky situations. 3-8 yrs. 45 min. Rehearsal Studio, Hiddingh. Sat
3/9: 11h00 & 16h00, Sun 4/9: 10h30.
Bye Moon - Pantelone Theatre (Belgium). An exquisite small miracle of a production using live violin and animation to tell the story of Anton and his friend, the Moon. 3+. 10 min. The Annexe, Hiddingh.
Daily, multiple showings Sun 4/9. Mon 5/9 and Tue 6/9. R20.
Clan - Francesco Nassimbeni (Cape Town). A whip-sharp, laugh-out loud joyride into the lives of contemporary neck-biters, mixing social commentary with a slick, pacy thriller story. 13+. 70 min. Intimate, Hiddingh. Fri 9/9: 17h30; Sat 10/9: 11h00 and 14h30.; Sun 11/9: 11h00.
Door - Ubom! (Grahamstown). Directed by Jori Snell, this sensational physical theatre piece allows you to step through the door into a mesmerizing labyrinth of visual feasts. 10+. 60 min. Rehearsal Studio, Hiddingh. Sun 4/9: 18h30 and 21h30; Mon 5/9: 9h30 and 12h30.
Elev(i)ate2 - Athena Mazarakis (Johannesburg). A solo physical theatre work exploring elevation, alleviation, weight and weightlessness. Part of a double-bill with Ways of Exposure. 14+. 45 min. Arena theatre, Hiddingh. Sat 3/9: 19h00; Sun 4/9: 10h30 and 14h00; Mon 5/9: 9h00.
Green Revolution - Arley’s Workshop (Durban). A fast, energetic, hilarious show stuffed full of zany characters and jaw-dropping information. 10+. 45 min. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Sun 4/9: 15h00; Mon 5/9: 13h30; Tues 6/9: 11h30; Wed 7/9: 13h30.
Hats - Boschwacked Productions (Johannesburg). Two mates, two swings, one park. A popular hit, this timeless piece without dialogue combines mime, acrobatics and clowning to tell a profound story of friendship.
All ages. 55 min. Rehearsal Studio, Hiddingh. Wed 7/9: 20h00; Thur
8/9: 9h30; Fri 9/9: 9h30; Sat 10/9: 13h30 & 19h00.
Inja ka Vuyo - Isibane in association with UNIMA SA (Cape Town).
isiXhosa. Ikwekwana enamaphupha amakhulu ihlangabezana nokugula kukayise wayo kukho umqobo endleleni yayo eliRhamncwa. /Vuyo, a small boy with a big dream deals with school bullies, a sickly father and a horrible monster called iRhamncwa. All. 45 min. Playroom, Hiddingh. Thu 8/9:
10h30; Sat 10/9: 15h30; Sun 11/9: 13h30 and 16h30.
Inua - Baba Yaga Theatre (Denmark/Cape Town). In a timeless space, a woman sets off on a shapeshifting journey meeting arctic creatures and the untamed forces of Nature - an unforgettable search for the essence (inua) of things! 55 min. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Tues 6/9:
19h30; Wed 7/9: 19h00; Fri 9/9: 9h30; Sat 10/9: 20h00.
Isangqa/Sirkelpad - Oopkop Ko-op Company (Cape Town).
Afrikaans/isiXhosa. Kom reis deur die landskap van Afrika asook ‘n geesteslandskap terwyl maskers, en skaduwees lewendig word met poppespel en gehoorinteraksie. 8+. 60 min. Playroom, Hiddingh. Mon
5/9: 17h30; Tue 6/9: 9h30 and 12h30; Wed 7/9: 9h30.
Just a bit of paper - Libellule Theatre (UK). This imaginative and highly interactive show means that little hands are never bored as the audience steps into the crisp white world of paper.3-5. 45 min.
Movement Room, Hiddingh. Wed 7/9: 17h00; Thur 8/9: 10h30 and 13h30; Sat 10/9: 15h30; Sun 11/9: 11h30.
The Land of the Cranes - Ubom! (Grahamstown). An intriguing tale of friendship and courage in a faraway land; a rip-roaring ride of fun, amazement and sheer awesomeness! 7+. 40 min. Rehearsal Studio, Hiddingh. Mon 5/9: 18h00; Tue 6/9: 9h30 and 12h30.
La Plaza (The Square) - Moviendohilos (Chile). A charming trilogy of short puppet plays containing stories about clowns, a witch and a dog with big dreams. All ages. 50 min. Intimate Theatre, Hiddingh. Tue
6/9: 17h00; Wed 7/9: 9h30 and 12h30; Thu 8/9: 9h30 and 11h30.
Last Man Standing - Kenyan Institute of Puppet Theatre (Kenya). The tale of a brave wildebeest, Mara, as told by her bones; full of unbelievable events, struggle, bravery, feast, famine, life and death.
14+. 75 min. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Sat 3/9: 18h30; Sun 4/9:
18h30; Mon 5/9: 19h30; Tue 6/9: 9h30.
Madame Touxfloue - The Space behind the Couch (Cape Town). B-grade schlock horror with a comedic twist. 13+. 60 min. Arena Theatre, Hiddingh. Tue 6/9: 18h00, Thu 8/9: 21h00; Fri 9/9: 21h00.
Mafrika-kie - Nicola Jackman (Cape Town). In a world of ‘numb nay sayers’, one little girl faces her fears and embarks on a journey to find a remedy for the world and its people. 5-13. 60 min. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Mon 5/9: 9h30; Wed 7/9: 9h30. Fri 9/9: 16h00; Sun 11/9: 10h00.
Marvellous Mixtures - Neil Coppen (Durban). A madcap piece inspired by Roald Dahl’s hugely popular “George’s Marvellous Medicine”, using physical theatre, puppetry and magic. 8+. 55 min. Hiddingh Hall. Sat
3/9: 18h30; Sun 4/9: 10h30 and 18h00; Mon 5/9: 11h00 and 19h00.>br />
The Mermaid from Zanzibar - Pedro Espi Sanchis (Cape Town). An enchanting musical story of an independent African mermaid and her fight for freedom. Family. 4-10. 60 min. Playroom, Hiddingh. Wed 7/9:
15h00; Thur 8/9: 12h30; Fri 9/9: 9h30; Sat 10/9: 11h00; Sun 11/9:
10h00.
No Kiddin’- Eager Artists Productions (Durban). A colourful and spectacular two woman production exploring the life of a vulnerable child through movement, dance, music and dialogue. 8+. 50 min.
Intimate, Hiddingh. Friday 9/9: 9h30 and 12h30; Sat 10/9: 18h00; Sun
11/9: 15h30.
The Ogreling - FreeVoice Productions (Cape Town). A beautifully realized, award-winning play using evocative shadow puppetry and compelling acting to tell the story of a six year old ogre. 7+. 70 min. Intimate, Hiddingh. Mon 5/9: 17h00 and 20h00; Tue 6/9: 9h30 and 12h30.
Planet B - Wellworn Theatre (Johannesburg). Sometimes, in war, famine and radical times of change there is someone still standing; an exquisitely visual new play of epic proportions. All. 75 min. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Thu 8/9: 9h30; Fri 9/9: 19h30; Sat 10/9: 17h00; Sun 11/9: 17h30.
The Pollution Revolution - Wellworn Theatre (Johannesburg). A high-octane, action-packed not-to-be-missed adventure with Craig Morris and Jaques da Silva on their carbon-kicking bicycle. 10+. 50 min. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Thur 8/9: 19h00; Fri 9/9: 11h30; Sat
10/9: 14h00; Sun 11/9: 12h00.
Popart Showcase - Greenpop, Libellule (UK) and Natural Fire (Ocean View). Celebrate with the children of Cape Town and with Natural Fire how each of us can become an ambassador for our planet. A double bill featuring Popart and “Funny Ocean”. All ages. 90 min. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Sat 3/9: 15h30
Rumpletstiltskin/The Frog Prince/Little Red Riding Hood - Rainbow Puppet Theatre (Cape Town). Three classic fairytale favorites gently and beautifully told for the younger child. All ages. Movement Room, Hiddingh. 30 min. Sat 3/9 14h00; Sun 4/9: 11h30; Fri 9/9: 9h30; Sat
10/9: 10h00 and 12h00; Sun 11/9: 14h30.
Sadako - Hearts and Eyes Collective (Cape Town). The visually engaging and very human story of Sadako Sasaki and the legend of the 1000 paper cranes - moving beyond words. 12+. 80 min. Little Theatre, Hiddingh.
Tue 6/9: 20h00; Wed 7/9: 12h00 and 18h00.
Sand Boy - Omar Alvarez Titeres Puppetry Arts Company (Argentina).
Hailed as the most beautiful children’s puppetry in Argentina, Sand Boy will transport you into the heart of a lonely man who creates a boy from sand to keep him company. 3+. 50 min. Intimate theatre, Hiddingh. Sun 4/9: 14h00 and 16h30; Mon 5/9: 9h30 and 12h30.
The Strings of Music - Antamapantahou (Greece). A wildly entertaining and very funny world music concert played by humans and marionettes together. All ages. 50 min. Arena Theatre, Hiddingh. Wed 7/9: 17h30; Thur 8/9:18h30; Fri 9/9: 11h30; Sat 10/9: 19h00.
Tall Order - Jutta Holzapfel (Cape Town). In the inner city you might stumble upon a nest with giant eggs, guarded by a prehistoric bird and Loa, a stilted bird-rider. Observatory. All ages. 30 min. Sat 3/9:
12h30. Sun 4/9: 18h00. Tues 6/9: 12h30. Wed 7/9: 12h30; Sat 10/9:
16h30; Sun 11/9: 11h00 and 15h00.
Trek - Francesco Nassimbeni (Cape Town). Part futuristic coming-of-age, part ghost-story, Trek is a fantasy adventure that will enchant and transport you. 11+. 60 min. Rehearsal Studio, Hiddingh.
Tue 6/9: 16h00; Wed 7/9: 11h00; Fri 9/9: 12h30; Sun 11/9: 15h00.
Vecinas (Neighbours) - La Caravana (Argentina). A lively circus theatre show, using physical theatre and clowning to explore the story of two neighbours separated by a wall and bound by curiosity about one another. All ages. 50 min. Arena theatre, Hiddingh. Wed 7/9: 21h30; Thurs 8/9: 10h30; Fri 9/9: 19h00; Sat 10/9: 14h30.
The Whale Show - Jungle Theatre (Cape Town). The Wondering Whale Watchers swirl the audience into a high energy comedy adventure, energetic and cleverly crafted. All Ages. 45 min. Magnet Theatre, Observatory. Sun 4/9: 10h30; Mon 5/9: 11h30; Wed 7/9: 16h00; Sun 11/9:
14h00.
Ubla Dubla Trubla - Compagnie Crache Larmes (France). An outdoor show about water that splashes, swirls and pulls you into an aquatic adventure of clowning and playfulness. All Ages. 30 min. Village Green, Observatory. Sat 3/9: 15h00 and 17h30; Children’s Park, Observatory. Sun 4/9: 11h30 and 14h30; Village Green, Observatory.
Mon 5/9: 10h30 and 13h00.
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