Bounced (3-6)
Performance for children from 3-6 years old |
Magnet Theatre | South Africa |
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Bounced is a fun, high energy, playful production to delight young audiences. Bounced explores the dynamics of the world of four friends as they come together. From the deflated lows to the highest highs, we are led through a vibrant journey where we are asked to question, who leads, who follows, and who is left out?
In an unusual cast combination 4 young men explore the themes exclusions, bullying and ‘othering’. This allows a space for young people to respond to these themes within their own lives and friend groups. The 4 young male actors work with extreme sensitivity and humor to expose the delicate balance of human interaction and power struggles that can exist in groups of all sizes and kinds. The piece works its way delicately to a point of understanding that pleasure shared is always pleasure doubled.
Magnet Theatre had an an overwhelmingly positive response to this affirming and uplifting piece:
“I didn’t share my ball with my friends. But now I will.” Confession of a young audience member after the performance of Bounced at his creche.
“This piece is so important to perform now in a time of toxic masculinity. It really shows us how painful exclusion is and how man can do things differently.” (Pre-school teacher)
“The cast are superb. The guys are so open and genuine and honest!.” (Pre-school teacher)
“The children loved this show! They loved the songs and the movements and that the gang was kind to each other in the end.”
Magnet Theatre is a high profile physical theatre company that has been operating in and out of South Africa for the past 37 years. As a company, they are on the cutting edge. Foregrounding the language of the body, they create exciting, innovative and sophisticated South African theatre which engages with the present condition in the country. Their work is highly regarded by the press, audiences and award structures in South Africa. Magnet Theatre also runs a Youth Educational Trust dedicating itself to training and developing skills for impoverished and marginalised youth (both historically and geographically).www.magnettheatre.co.za, Instagram: @magnet_theatre
Director: Jennie Reznek (originally co-directed with Jayne Batzofin)
Performer: Azola Mkhabile, Siphenathi Siqwayi, Sipho Kaloko, Buhle T. Stefane
Designer: Asiphe Lili
Production manager & lighting designer: Themba Stewart
Premiere: September, 6th 2022
Duration: 35 minutes, interactive part 5 minutes
Without spoken language, accessible for deaf audiences.
Production by Magnet Theatre.
Trailer: https://youtu.be/BudmxaWxXrc
Photos: Bounced | Magnet Theatre ©Mark Wessels
