When I stepped outside Centenary Hall
after watching this Standard
Bank Ovation Award winning
show called NO AIR. I happened to be walking next to someone who also had just
watched the show. I asked; ‘How did you
find the show?’ his response was somewhat unexpected. He said; ‘I think it was so kitsch’. I awkwardly laughed
it off, walked off my way and did not probe further to find out if this was
negative ‘kitsch’ or positive ‘kitsch’. But judging by the tone of his voice,
it sounded like the lever was dropping more to the negative connotation side of
things.
I, on the other hand I completely
loved the show (technicality, physicality, group synchronized seamless
delivery, storyline e.t.c). This dance piece was one of the most talked about
amongst festival dwellers and the reviews
were pretty great as well. Which was one of the main reasons the show quickly
crawled up to the top, on my #NAF2014 Must Watch list.
NO AIR is choreographed by Thami
Tshabala and Phume Sikhakhane; directed by Kelsey Middleton and presented by
Kmad Dane Company.
If this ever comes to a theatre
within your city or town make sure to go check it out.
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