Mephisto: It Is Funny At Times, Serious At Times, & So Very Very Sad.
Jul 10th, 2010 by elmariehorak
Last night we watched the stage production of Mephisto, performed by the Mechanicals Company and directed by Christopher Weare a former Simon’s Towner.
Mephisto is based on the lives of a group of actors in German Theatre during the Nazi rise to power. Real-life characters and how the changes in Germany forced friends and family to take sides and live with the consequences; it is a true story about the Holocaust and how it affected the lives of the small group of actors. .
Watching this passionate group of actors I knew why TV is not the answer to real entertainment.
Now that we’ve reached the end of the Soccer World Cup we can exchange the soccer stadium for the theatre. And what better way than the brilliant Mephisto. I am no critic but this is a show not to be missed. And after you have watched it I would like you tell me how much you enjoyed it.
Venue: Arena Theatre on UCT Hiddingh Campus, 37 Orange Street, Gardens
7 to 24 July on the following days:
@ 20h00 on the 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 19, 23 & 24 July
@ 15h00 on the 17, 21 July
Phone 021 480 7129 to book your seat.
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Tags: Drama