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PRESS: Celebrate togetherness in a fragmented world with THE SUN IS A STAR AND WE KNOW WHAT IT’S MADE OF

  • Writer: Theatre Scene Cape Town
    Theatre Scene Cape Town
  • Jan 7
  • 2 min read

The Group

The Sun is a Star and We Know What It’s Made Of, an original new play by Francesco Nassimbeni, is an evocative and poetic exploration of contemporary isolation, will take to the stage from 14 to 19 January 2025 at Theatre Arts, Methodist Church Hall, Observatory.

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Directed by the multi-award-winning Francesco Nassimbeni, this production takes a deep dive into the paradoxes of a hyper-connected, virtual world that simultaneously hinders true human connection.


The play questions what it means to be yourself in a world that seems to be dissolving.


Through his signature style of visual storytelling, deconstruction, and immersive experiences, Nassimbeni presents a piece that is both a rumination on the fragmentation of self in a digital age and a jubilant celebration of human connection.


According to Nassimbeni, “I wanted to reflect on how the hyper-connected virtual experience seems to impinge on our abilities to connect as a species. The tyranny of WhatsApp, our culture of distraction, and the distortion of our world through technology... and yet, at times, I'm entertained by memes and random wormholes. These two polarities are evident in the work."


The production stars a talented ensemble cast:


  • Dean Goldblum

  • Aviwe Clyde Nose

  • Klara Robertson

  • Cassandra Mapanda

  • Andi Colombo


The A/W collection by @elier studio, designed by Mark Tromp, will be showcased as the actors perform in fashion that blends innovative style with the narrative’s thematic explorations.


Roland du Preez, the acclaimed musician and creator of queer joy, will be accompany the performance on piano, adding depth to the piece’s emotional resonance.


Production Details:

  • Dates: 14 to 19 January 2025

  • Time: 20h00 nightly, with additional performances at 19h00 and 21h00 on 18th January

  • Location: Theatre Arts, Methodist Church Hall, Corner of Milton Road and Wesley Street, Observatory, Cape Town

  • Ticket Price: R180 (standard); R150 (block bookings, pensioners, and students)

  • Bookings: www.theatrearts.co.za

 
 

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