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SU Drama presents - The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare 2025The Adam Small Theatre Complex - AuditoriumStellenbosch Drama students will soon be performing a freshly minted production of The Winter’s Tale. A large, diverse and talented cast will be tackling one of Shakespeare’s last plays and promises to be a joy for the eye and ear.A tragedy, comedy and romance-fantasy all rolled into one, the play deals with the themes of jealousy, marital strife, domestic violence and the power of friendship among women. The play also resonates with issues such as reconciliation and forgiveness in the complicated world of relationships and power.Please join us to experience the now contemporary struggles of the wealthy Tech millionaire, Leontes in Sicilia/Cape Town and his wife Hermione, and meet the wonderful, comic characters of Autolycus, Shep and Clown in rural Bohemia/Mauritius – there is even a threat from a mysterious Bear!In the end it is up to Hermione’s best friend Paulina and the young lovers Perdita and Florizel to save the day, rescue their older parents from ruin and to celebrate the lively Rum Harvest Festival. It’s a vibe!Sukki Hofmeyr directs, Elana Snyman (design), Elrina Marais and Enrique De Villiers (costumes), Estelle Olivier (choreography), Rudolph Van Jaarsveld (lighting design), Hendrick Jali (sound). The show is also supported by a large cohort of technical students who assist with all aspects of stage production and management, decor, lighting, sound, props, costumes, posters and media.Hope to see you there! Dates: 2-3, and 6-10 May All evening performances start at 19.00 Matinee’s: Sat 3 May: 17.00 and Sat 10 May: 14.00Running time: approximately 2,5 hrs. with an interval. Enjoy drinks, snacks at our bar.Tickets at Quicket: R 110, student ticket: R 80 (STUDENT TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR CASH AND CARDS WELCOMED)STUDENT NIGHTS - WHERE STUDENTS PAY ONLY R60 A TICKET ON 7 AND 8 MAY 2025. (STUDENT ID TO BE PRESENTED)More Info: please contact Tiffani Dlamini, Front of House Manager, Adam Small Theatre Complex:tiffanidlamini@sun.ac.za Visit our Facebook and Instagram page: SU_DRAMADEPARTMENTOr phone: General office (office hours 08:30 - 16:00) – 021 808 3216