Fiela se kind Roslin Spires leads the way as Fiela Komoetie, with Francois Retief as Benjamin.
Image: Staff reporter
The Parel Vallei High School Drama Department will be staging Afrikaans Fiela se Kind, at The Playhouse, from Monday April 14 to Thursday April 17.
Conceptualised the head of drama, Darryl Spijkers, this play showcases the acting and backstage skills of the grade 11and 12 Drama class.
Roslin Spires leads the way as Fiela Komoetie, with Francois Retief as Benjamin. Unathi Mankahla heads up the live musical interludes in the show, with Sarah Harris filling the role of the student director.
PV Drama is known nationwide for its accolades as the ATKV Tienertoneel champions. This year they are taking on the full length classic inspired by this novel by the iconic South African author, Daleen Mathee.
"Most adults know and remember this time-honoured classics. When I presented it to the pupils they did not know what it is about.
"They have subsequently fallen in love with the powerful story, timeless themes and beautiful language, and are so excited to bring it to life," explains Mr Spijkers.
The story tells the 1870s tale of a three-year-old white boy, who is found at the door of a coloured family headed by feisty yet warm, Fiela Komoetie.
When the officials from the government arrive nine years later and discover a 12 year old white boy living with them, he is sent to the Knysna magistrate and on a journey of self-discovery. Love, family ties and destiny all come into play in a story that is grippingfrom start to finish.
"Staging it at The Playhouse is an absolute treasure for us as a high school, as we are able to offer the pupils a professional experience. Performing full productions with a focus on every aspect is what prepares our pupils for the industry in a way few other schools can,” says Mr Spijkers.
Tickets are available on WebTickets.
* In Afrikaans: Die driejarige seuntjie van Elias en Barta van Rooyen raak spoorloos weg in die Knysna-bos. In die Lange Kloof, anderkant die berg, ontferm Fiela Komoetie haar oor 'n weggooilam wat een nag voor haar deur kom huil. Die een kind is Lukas, die ander Benjamin. Is dit dieselfte kind? Die raaisel word nege jaar later oopgekrap deur twee sensusmanne wat die kind in die Lange Kloof kry.