a new perspective: Theatre treat to kick off my weekend

And it is the last and final Friday for May 2016 -how this week has flown! My first week of blogging comes to an end; and it’s been invigorating – even for me! So I was thinking that because it’s Friday; I’ll attempt to do a light hearted, something nice, toffee-like-pancake-sweet-treat post on a Friday…I think that’s a spleeendid idea!

Theatre is another BIG love of mine!

And if I think back to my childhood, I was introduced to it by my parents from young. With my family being all musically inclined I was always taken to shows, either as audience member with the family or waiting backstage because my dad was set to perform. My brother and I were taken to experience theatre musicals in itself and I could always see myself being part of such a production.

I’ve realised that as ‘normal’ as this was for me, seeing shows and my exposure to entertainment on this platform was a privilege…that people are not often exposed to. But it’s such another amazing platform that can be used to highlight social issues – or otherwise, like today, just enjoy the art of ballet for relaxation.

My current friendship circle shares this love with me – which makes wanting to share such experiences, so much easier. Whether we make up block bookings to see a musical, a ballet, stand up comedy etc we LOVE IT!

I believe you should always avail yourself to new experiences. My dad always said, and still says “how can you say you don’t like it, if you haven’t even tried it?”

And it’s true. Only now that I’m older, I’m able to throw that line back at him! Heehee J

Artscape Opera House was my location today at 15h30 to see the Cape Town City Ballet portray the well known ‘Coppelia’. I’ve not seen this production before, so was quite excited. It was the final dress rehearsal before the official show scheduled for 19h30…(yes, that’s how it’s done!)

My friends Valda, Sune and little miss Tatum I met up (thank you for arranging the tickets for us, Kim and aunty Nat!), collected our tickets and made our way to our seats.

It was also just great to relax...and sit - to just breathe and soak in the moment.

It was good to be there to experience how the others experienced the moment. About 3 schools I think, was also part of the crowd and I am sure that for many of them..this was a first experience.