JAM EVERY OTHER DAY Comes to The Drama Factory

Looking for a piece of theatre that will warm the heart and make you feel good inside? Then Jam Every Other Day is the show for you. F Creations is proud to present the second run of this brand new one-woman show. It has been adapted for stage from the memoir of Emmaleen Kriel, and is performed by Erika Marais and directed by Celia Musikanth. The story follows Kriel's family life from their home in 1960s rural Constantia to their daring move to the forests of Knysna.

Read what Erika has to say in this lovely interview with Laurie Scarborough

Q1: Give as a little plot teaser for your show?

Jam Every Other Day follows the true life story of Emmaleen Kriel and how she brought up her six children (yes, you read right, six) in rural Constantia and the beautiful forests of Knysna in the 1960's and 1970's. Funny, heartfelt and not without some sadness, she takes the audience with her on her journey of motherhood and also seeks to answer the question: "why did I have so many!?"

Q2: What inspired this show?

The script is adapted from the book by Emmaleen Kriel. From the moment I first read the book, I knew it was a story I wanted to tell on stage. I loved the author's sense of humour and could relate to so many things in her life story.

Q3: You wrote this show yourself. What is your writing process?

I co-wrote the script with Celia Musikanth, who is also directing the show. It has been quite a lengthy process of adapting this beautiful story from a +/-300 page book to an hour stage play. The big challenge was in deciding which scenes from the book should be in the show, and still stay true to the intention of the author.

Q4: What are you most looking forward to for this production?

I am super excited about this show as it will be the first time that it is staged. The author has been approached by another party to do a movie based on the book, but we beat them to it! I look forward to doing something new and fresh on stage - we even have a swing!

Book securely online with a credit card for any show at The Drama Factory by visiting www.thedramafactory.co.za or reserve your ticket without paying (but miss out on the discount). The direct booking page for this particular show is www.thedramafactory.co.za/show/jameveryotherday

Drama Factory
25 Comprop Sq, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park
Strand, Western Cape, South Africa
Tel: 073 215 2290

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