Extended Run of BROKEN PLATES Enters Final Week at Theatre On The Square

BROKEN PLATES, the solo theatre piece by Renos Spanoudes that describes itself as a theatrical feast of comedic Greek delicacies, has been enjoying a resounding season at Sandton's Auto & General Theatre on the Square. With the run having been extended by popular demand until 16 July, the production begins its final week of performances today.

BROKEN PLATES deals with life and living through a selection of stories, using the "plate" as a metaphor. Each new reflective story uses this dramatic device to reveal life in all its wonder and poignancy - a father making his speech at his daughter's wedding, an old woman remembering her life, a young man reacting his past. Plates are a fascinating, integral part of our lives: we eat off them, use them when serving guests and sharing meals with loved ones, give them as gifts and display them in our homes. Some even break them on a grave in bereavement, while at times of celebration, we even smash them as we dance!

Spanoudes, a consummate performer, director, radio announcer, mentor and writer, stars in the play himself. BROKEN PLATES is humorous, poignant and genuine - inspired by the playwright's personal journey as a South African of Greek-Cypriot immigrant parentage, as well as by ZORBA THE GREEK and MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING. The production was first presented as part of the WITS So Solo festival and later at the State Theatre's Mzanzi Fela festival. It was nominated for a Naledi Theatre Award for Best New South African Script and Best Production: Cutting Edge.

BROKEN PLATES runs at 20:15 nightly from Tuesdays to Fridays, with two shows on Saturdays at 17:00 and 20:30. Book online at Strictly Tickets, or by calling the theatre's box office on 011 883 8606 or Strictly Tickets on 082 553 5903. Tickets are two for the price of one on Tuesdays. Enquire about group discounts and dinner/show packages with Pappas Restaurant on the Nelson Mandela Square adjacent to the theatre on the Nelson Mandela Square, for a totally different theatrical experience with a Greek flavour.

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