Word weavers gather for poetry exchange
2008-01-17
FOR five exciting days from 29 January to 2 February the Spier Poetry Exchange will offer audiences a celebration of the word - written, spoken, sung and even explored on screen, bringing together 14 inspired solo performances and four collaborative productions by local and international wordsmiths. On the weekend of 1 and 2 February, an exciting line-up of poets and performing artists will engage audiences in outdoor venues on the Spier Estate. The two days will include South African poets, storytellers and performers Gcina Mhlophe, Ernestine Deane, Jacques Coetzee, Belinda Kruiper, Gert Vlok Nel, Khadija Heeger, Odidi Mfenyana, Napo Masheane, Shelley Barry, Andrea Dodolo and Shabbir Banoobhai. From 29 till 31 January, a programme of satellite events will be hosted by established local poetry groups to foster exchange, networking and dialogue among diverse poet communities, including participants and audiences from Cape Peninsula University of Technology, University of the Western Cape, Stellenbosch University, Guga S’thebe in Langa and Verses in Long Street. Hosts are poets and poetry activists Diana Ferrus, Halejoetse Tsehlana, Bulelwa Basse and Nicole Moody respectively. The satellite events will explore “Poetry for Page and Stage: examining oral and written genres” and “Reclaiming the Mother tongue: the affirmation of indigenous voices”. For bookings, call 021-461-5735.
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