DIE DANS VAN DIE WATERMEID at Baxter Theatre Centre

Amee Lekas’s DIE DANS VAN DIE WATERMEID tells a heartbreaking story set against the backdrop of the picturesque Willowmore in the arid Klein Karoo of Lekas's childhood. It offers a unique look at the people from the region in a powerful script that audiences recognised for its beautiful language at last year's Teksmark. Lekas delves deep into the world of the water nymph, a mythical figure who is not only a messenger of a portent but also an integral part of the community’s history. The story revolves around how people hold on to their superstitions in spite of the influence of the church. DIE DANS VAN DIE WATERMEID also addresses social issues, such as today’s young people who struggle without the prospect of a job or a better life, while communities sweep things under the carpet, right under the nose of the church. Meanwhile, the rhythm of the water nymph’s dance reverberates with the promise of deliverance when the rain comes. Under the mentorship of Lara Foot, Jason Jacobs directs an exciting cast including Rehane Abrahams, Abduragman Adams, Elton Landrew, Ephraim Gordon, Gretchen Ramsden, Celeste Matthews and Deidre Jantjies. Birrie le Roux and Patrick Curtis have respectively designed the costumes, and the set and lighting.