Two Gents Productions presents
Vakomana Vaviri Ve Zimbabwe or Two Gentlemen of Verona
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Arne Pohlmeier
Performed by Denton Chikura and Tonderai Munyevu

From Verona to Milan, via Harare and Bulawayo, Vakomana Vaviri Ve Zimbabwe takes one of Shakespeare's earliest comedies and transforms it into a two-man Zimbabwean riot of love, friendship and betrayal.

Two great friends, Valentine and Proteus, vie for the love of the same woman. When Valentine is banished, their friendship is threatened and only through disguise, deception and intrigue are they reconciled.

In a broad, loud, triumphantly energetic 'township' style the two actors slip into all of the play's fifteen characters, from amorous suitors to sullen daughters, depressed servants and even a dog! One of Shakespeare's most well-loved plays resonates with the Zimbabwean Experience of exile, powerful rulers and personal allegiances in this adaptation that will make you laugh and cry all at once.


18 November - 13th December
Tues-Sat 8pm
Matinee Sat 6 December 3pm
Post-show discussions

Tickets: £12, £6 concessions
Previews: All Tickets £6 (Tues 18 & Wed 19 Nov )
(these events are included in ticket price)
Friday 21 November

Audience question and answer session with the creative team
Tuesday 25 November

African Shakespeare? A post-show debate


BOX OFFICE:
020 7582 7680
Oval House Theatre
52-54 Kennington Oval, London SE11 5SW
Nearest tube is:

OVAL (Northern Line, 1 min) or VAUXHALL (Victoria Line and BR, 15 min)
Access:

Induction Loop.
Car park:

For disabled visitors only, on-street parking nearby from 6.30pm (not in Congestion Charge area)
Café:

Open theatre nights for drinks and meals

NeedleandThread is an artists collective that put on 'dirty great big nights out' every month. Some people you may see on these nights include: Nouvelle Croix, Stig Noise Sound System and Bonsai Big Band.

Globe Education invites you to
A Conert For Winter Thursday 11th December 2008 at 1.00pm
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, 21 New Globe Walk, SE1 9DT


The concert will be followed by an afternoon tea reception in the Orange Room.

Globe Education has invited school and community groups from across the borough of Southwark to bring songs and music to the stage of the Globe Theatre. This year, A Concert for Winter is inspired by the theme of 'The Voices of Southwark'.
We hope you will be able to join us for this seasonal celebration.

RSVP by Friday 21st November
communitytickets@shakespearesglobe.com
020 7902 1435

21 Nov, 6.30pm

The STEP Forward Festival closes with the Youth Theatre Showcase offering the chance to see performances from some of Southwark's youth theatre groups.

If you are interested in joining a local youth theatre group, come along to the Showcase to get a taste of what they do. Please make sure you RSVP to the STEP before Mon 17 Nov.

STEP welcomes you to its fifth Festival! 10 - 21 Nov

A celebration of theatre by, with and for young people across Southwark. Events taking place during the Festival include a talk to potential young theatre critics from Michael Billington and workshops which teach budding young comedians the skills to be a compere...

For more info: Beccy Allen, STEP / 020 7708 6124 / step@theatrepeckham.co.uk

28 Nov, Fri, 7-11pm

The club for young people with learning disabilities, their friends and families returns for another spectacular night. Hip hop/ska group La Rebla Fam will be headlining and there’s cabaret from Greengoose Performing Arts. The music, art, drama and fancy dress zones are back by popular demand, plus there’s chill out areas and live DJ and VJing in the main stage.

Tickets £3
The Albany, Douglas Way, Deptford, SE8 4AG
For more info: 020 8692 4446 / boxoffice@thealbany.org.uk
www.thealbany.org.uk www.heartnsoul.co.uk

The Border Patrol Solstice Ride - A collaboration with Southwark Cyclists

Sunday 21 December 2008, 6.00pm till late

Meeting place: tbc

To celebrate the winter solstice, join a group of local cyclists on a ride following the political boundaries of Southwark Council. Together we will travel the longest possible route in the borough, on the longest night of the year. Bring bike lights and some drink or food to share at the end of the ride, when we will gather at the artist's studio for a post-ride film night.

Night Salon: While the city sleeps

Friday 12 December 2008 Doors open 7.00pm

Studio 96, The Galleria, Pennack Road, London SE15 6PW

This is the last Night Salon and brings the series to a close.



Just as winter sets in bringing in its tow long hours of darkness, for the December edition of Night Salon we will hear stories of people who stay awake throughout the night. From workers doing night-shifts that keep the world ticking over while we sleep, to insomniacs and parents of new babies, the city at night is kept alive by all those who are denied the pleasures of a good night rest.

STARR WINTER MAGIC

THIS YEAR STARR WINTER MAGIC WILL BE RAISING FUNDS FOR:
ST. CHRISTOPHER’S HOSPICE
CHARITY NUMBER: 210667

The magic of laughter and illusion will be used to raise urgently needed money in Sydenham for St. Christopher’s Hospice.
As small charities serving essential needs in local communities are seriously affected by the world-wide credit crunch, STARR WINTER MAGIC is touring the country helping to raise money to support these vital services.
Packed with great family entertainment – it’s a show you won’t want to miss and is at STANLEY HALLS, 12 SOUTH NORWOOD, CROYDON SE25 6AB on MONDAY 12TH JANUARY 2009 at 4.45PM & 7:00PM.

The “magic” of STARR WINTER MAGIC is provided by one of Britain’s most highly acclaimed masters of illusion - Andrew Van Buren. Yes! He really can – and probably will - make people disappear in front of your eyes. Andrew’s unique talents have baffled audiences throughout the world and earned him the coveted membership of Magic’s most exclusive society - the Magic Circle.
Andrew comes to the Starr Magic Winter Tour direct from entertaining audiences on board luxury cruise liners in the Caribbean and Mediterranean – so the tan’s definitely no illusion!
It’s laughter all the way with the hilarious antics of DUO DELBOSQ whose infectious style of physical comedy knows no boundaries of language or age when it comes to pure entertainment. Firm favourites with circus audiences throughout France and Spain, they come direct from the spectacular GANDEY’S – BRITAIN’S BIG TV CIRCUS tour.

So beat those winter blues! Laughter’s a great tonic! Put a smile on all the family’s faces!

But you won’t be just helping yourself by coming to STARR WINTER MAGIC you will also be supporting the very important local work carried out by St. Christopher’s Hospice. Because this show is presented by CIRCUS STARR - the U.K.’s leading Big Top fund-raising show. When STARR WINTER MAGIC visits a town or city it brings not only priceless joy and laughter, but also raises desperately needed funds for hard–pressed community charities dependant on local support for their financial income. These essential charities do not get the spotlight of national media publicity so vital to generating the jackpot of public generosity. Instead they rely on the generous and regular support of their own community.
CIRCUS STARR occupies a unique position in British circus by raising thousands of pounds for local charities from the advance sales of tickets to local businesses. The donations from those sales go towards specialised equipment for hospitals, hospices and other worthy causes.
Since taking to the road more than 21 years ago, Circus Starr – and its winter touring show - are proud to have raised more than £1 million for local charities.
STARR WINTER MAGIC is recognised as being the brand-leader in genuine family entertainment – appealing to all ages - from the youngest to the oldest. It also operates to a strict code of value-for-money offering genuine live-action performance by top international acts at affordable prices

STARR WINTER MAGIC IS PROUD TO BE SUPPORTING St. Christopher’s Hospice in Sydenham.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO ARRANGE INTERVIEWS CONTACT Jo Young, on 01260 288690 or email info@circus-starr.co.uk. Please visit our web site on www.circus-starr.co.uk