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PRESS: Experience a theatrical adventure with Squish and Splat in Ka-BOOM!
- Theatre Scene Cape Town
- Jun 10
- 2 min read
Lize-Marie Wait
Step into a world where imagination knows no limits, and empathy takes center stage. Ka-BOOM!, a groundbreaking children's theatre show, invites adventurous spirits (aged 4 onto 11) to embark on a thrilling journey that combines the magic of puppetry with the humor of a Pixar movie.
Don't miss the opportunity to witness Ka-BOOM!, a captivating puppetry performance that transcends entertainment to deliver a powerful message.
The Heart of Ka-Boom
The team behind Ka-BOOM! is on a mission to reignite care for the natural world. This children’s theatre play has been carefully crafted to embody the struggle many face when dealing with environmental issues: Created to empower children to learn through play and role-play, it promises to leave young audiences with a powerful message, while also having fun!
The Adventure Unfolds
Join Squish and Splat, two unlikely heroes, as they embark on a daring quest to rescue the ocean from a cunning plastic bag. This 45-minute puppetry performance engages young minds while addressing pressing issues like climate crisis, anxiety, and apathy in a playful and thought-provoking manner.
A Tale of Comedy and Consequence
The misadventures of Squish and Splat, whose fight over a plastic bag leads to an unexpected escapade. The plastic bag, Lucky, once a prehistoric fish fossilized into oil and then plastic, discovers the unintended consequences of its existence. As the heroes try to save Lucky from himself, they unravel the greater threat of plastic pollution in the oceans and the apathy that surrounds it.
An Empathetic Take on Climate Crisis
Through Pixar-movie-style comedy and the art form of puppetry, Ka-BOOM! takes young audiences on a journey across the oceans and into the heart. The show offers a unique and empathetic perspective on our responses to the climate crisis, highlighting the anxiety and apathy that often accompany such daunting issues.
Can Squish and Splat Save the Day?
The story unfolds as Squish and Splat join forces to stop Lucky, who transforms into a malevolent plastic island, determined to suffocate a world that seems indifferent. Will the unlikely heroes succeed in their quest, and what will it take to make people truly care about the environment?
Where to Experience Ka-BOOM!
Unite with Squish and Splat in rekindling empathy, one captivating adventure at a time.
In Afrikaans:
14 Junie, 9am en 11am
Masambe Theatre by die Baxter Theatre Centre.
Tickets: R120
Booking via Webtickets
In English:
30 June - 5 July, 10am
Gymnasium at the National Arts Festival in Makhanda
Tickets: R120
Booking via www.nationalartsfestival.co.za
Ka-BOOM! Is made possible by UNIMA SA.
Written by Sophie Joans and Tshiamo Moretlwe.
Directed by Tshiamo Moretlwe.
Performed by Lize-Marie Wait, Kyla Jansen en Chloe van Rooyen in Afrikaans and Lize-Marie Wait, Sophie Joans, Tshiamo Moretlwe in English.