Kathrada - 50/25 is an evening of dance and music to pay homage to Ahmed Kathrada and his dedication to freedom for all. The performances mark the 50th Anniversary of the imprisonment of Ahmed Kathrada alongside Nelson Mandela for his stance against apartheid. 2014 also marks the 25th Anniversary of his release. The performers include Liz Lea, Bobby Singh, Jenni White, Mahesh Radhakrishnan and Troupe Olabisi. Performances 18th and 19th October at Gorman House Theatre, Canberra, ACT

Thanks to Creative Partnerships Australia, every dollar you give to this campaign will be matched up to $2500 through their Match: Crowdfunding for the Independent Arts Sector initiative.



This means that if you pledge $1, we get $2... if you pledge $20, we get $40... and if you pledge $100, we get $200!!!
With the all-or-nothing nature of this campaign, only if the $2500 target is reached will the funds be matched, so please read on, watch the video, and if you're inspired to do so, pick your reward and help make Kathrada - 50/25 become a reality!

This project as also only possible due to the dedicated support of QL2 Dance. Gary, Ruth and Jamie have teamed with Creative Partnerships Australia and enabled this program to happen!

http://blog.ql2.org.au/?p=2255

QL2's next show at the Canberra Theatre will take off at the end of July - not to be missed!

https://www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au/site/what...



The Program;
Performers Liz Lea and Bobby Singh will present Kapture. This work has been created around the writings of Kathrada while in prison and a stunning musical score composed by Bobby and Sandy Evans. The work premiered in 2013 and explores the notion of being a trapped bird - trapped in cages, a cell and squares of light. Liz Lea melds classical Indian techniue with the Indian martial arts Kalariappayattu and Chauu to develop a movement language that is strong, engaging and emotive.

With costume design by Bruce Scott, Set by Christiane Novak and lighting by Karen Norris the work is a visually stunning feast for the eyes.


Kapture; photo Lorna Sim

Kapture will be supported by performances from Jenni White and Mahesh Radhakrishnan presenting a classical Indian dance piece and Troupe Olabisi bringing the evening to a rousing close with African dance and drums.


Troupe Olabisi; photo Lorna Sim

The funds raised will go towards production costs and artist/collaborator fees, this includes:
Rehearsal Studio Hire in Sydney
Rehearsal fees for Bobby Singh
Lighting fee for Karen Norris
Lighting Designer, Performers fees.

The obstacles for this project were initially ensuring all participants were free to participate and finding a time the theatre was available - October was my aim as it was in October that Kathrada and eight other political prisoners were released.

We have a professional and experienced team, committed to the evening and sharing Mr K's story with as many people as possible.