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This was cover page of The Argus Tonight – a great write up by Zane Henry. To read the text, go here.
A day of two distinct halves, the first part I spent kicking around the San Telmo fair, which is a treasure trove for all antique/retro/collectible lovers, and a chance to soak up some culture on the streets. This old puppeteer had a great world in a suitcase and enacted a story of drunkenness and regret with a marionette. And I stood awhile transfixed at this 7 piece orchestra (piano, double bass, 3 violins, cello, and singer) and felt an unexpected surge of emotion in the middle of the road.
The second half of the day, and the reason for all the emotion, is the ending of an era, the closing of a chapter, the finishing of a phase. Last night we performed GUMBO for the 124th, and probably final, time. It was also the last time I will perform on stage for some time. And also with Tink focussing more on management and running the company, the last time she will be either director or directly involved with the touring of shows for a long time.
So here’s a shout out to GUMBO – who has been one of our best friends and closest companions for the past nearly three years of sustained touring and performance. It’s been a great ride, it’s been a superb time, and we look forward to many more the same and even better. FTH:K is on the move and evolving, and the next cycle starts here. Muy bien.
Hard to believe, but your friendly neighbourhood integrated theatre company, FTH:K, is now officially 4 years old! (Unofficially we’re slightly older, but hey…) So last night we had a rockin’ AGM, where we were blown away to have over 70 people actually attend. I’ll say that again slowly, because at first gasp you might not hear it properly…yes, 70 people at a little old AGM! Who woulda thought? (One year, the weather was really kak and methinks we only had 5)
In true FTH:K style, we had the usual report back, with snippets of performance from our shows and bits that people are working on. The wine flowed, courtesy of the awesome Distell. We had the most amazing cake from Charly’s Bakery (damn – need to show it to you to believe it). And the whole thing erupted at the end into a spontaneous balloon game/chase/knock around. (The last item wasn’t initially on the agenda, but…well…these things happen, nê?)
Thanks to all who attended and always support our stuff – you guys rock! And here’s to a bumper packed year 5! Yeah!
