25-07-2014: The revealers
By popular demand The Revealers, An Anti-Bullying Play, adapted from the play by Doug Wilhelm and Lindsay Berdan from the book The Revealers by Doug Wilhelm, will play its second season at National Children’s Theatre (NCT), in Parktown, from 28 July 2014. It has been specifically adapted for South African audiences by Francois Theron.
Bullying has become a severe and damaging school epidemic that is on the increase. Barbara Creecy MEC has stated that the true extent of bullying is under-reported because victims fear further victimization. Schools too are guilty because they often try to contain the problem or conceal it to maintain their “perfect” record. This is the time to intervene. The Revealers is a realistic story that is not judgmental or preachy. It has a powerful impact on raising awareness and changing the culture in schools. It will help those who are being bullied to acquire the knowledge, courage and skills to STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT. And at the same time it will help bullies recognize the harm they are doing to others – and themselves. It will also help bystanders to recognize that observing bullying in action is not acceptable, they need to be not BYSTANDERS, but UPSTANDERS!
This production will appeal to the teenage generation who experience physical aggression, threats, teasing, pushing, kicking, mean words, name-calling, treats, teasing and harassment. This unacceptable anti-social behaviour by bullies can be unlearned or – even better, prevented. We must work on anti-bullying programs and eliminate the damaging long term effects that bullying can have on those being bullied, and also stop teenage bullies from growing into aggressive adults.
This play takes place in a school where bullying is part of everyday life, until three desperate victims join forces and using typical teenager information channels, such as the internet, take a stand against the bullies. How did these ordinary students become the school heroes?
The production is directed by Francois Theron and the talented cast includes Gamelihle Bovana, Nomonde Matiwane, Rhee Manganyi, Taheera April, Shika Budhoo, Dhaveshan Govender, Sean Louw and Letshabang Moshime.
When Mondays to Saturdays during government school term
Dates Monday, 28 July to 9 August 2014
Time 10:30 and 14:30 or by arrangement
Place National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg
Tours To schools by arrangement
Ticket prices:
Four types of tickets: Tickets for chairs are R110 and tickets for cushions are R90.00. Pensioner’s over 65 tickets are R90.00 per person. Block Bookings of 10 or more tickets are R90.00 adults and R70.00 children. Tickets are on sale now, phone Claudy on 011 484 -1584/5 or email bookings@nctt.org.za . There is ample free safe parking available within the grounds. Note Booking is essential as some days we tour to schools
Johannesburg – Wednesday, July 23, 2014
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Visit our website on www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za or Contact Sydwell Koopedi: Sydwell@nctt.org.za
