9 performances between July 25, 2016 and Sept. 17, 2016
Musical Revue
Directed by Cleo Raatus • Performed by David Lubbe, Cleo Raatus, Sizwesandile Mnisi, & Tankiso Mamabolo
50mins
In a time where our existence is protest, what can one do but embrace it through song.
SOME DAYS returns to the Alexander Bar Upstairs after a sold-out first run. The music revue, starring Cleo Raatus (District Six: Kanala), Tankiso Mamabolo (Nothing But The Truth) and Sizwesandile Mnisi (Woza Albert!), is set to the themes of resilience, pain, joy and strife in soul and jazz music.
Accompanied by David Lubbe (Dani & The Lion) on piano, the cast tell the story of three young, gifted and black artists finding strength in music.
Audience members had this to say about the show:
“This gave me so much life and healing tonight, I'll be back here again tomorrow because Cleo Raatus, Sizwesandile Mnisi and Tankiso Mamabolo drag you to heaven and back with their soul and voices...Sweet Holy Waters. I needed this tonight.” – KOLEKA PUTUMA
“Truly amazing! The performers were compelling and their voices were out of this world.” – NALEDI
“Some Days was wonderful. It was just what a needed on a cold, rainy Tuesday in Cape Town. The performers are talented. They can evoke emotion with their voices and choice of song. I absolutely loved the show. The dude on the piano knows his thing. His fingers. Beautiful…” – LWANDO
“What an amazing experience!! What a pleasure spending the evening with such talented voices. There's honestly magic in melanin!” – NOKULUNGA
Cast:
Sizwesandile Mnisi recently performed in an extended season of 'WOZA ALBERT!' at the Baxter Theatre, directed by Fleur Du Cap award winning Mdu Kweyama. The multi-talented actor, dancer, singer and theatre-maker is one of the founding members of the Baikitsi Arts Collective.
Tankiso Mamabolo is a singer, songwriter, dancer and actress whom had her theatrical debut in Pieter Dirk-Uys' 'Die Van Aardes Van Grootoor: The Musical' and moved on to starring in 'Nothing But The Truth' directed by Dr John Kani at the Artscape Theatre. She has recorded with Jack Parrow and performed alongside Gloria Bosman and Kate Normington at the annual Arts & Culture awards.
Cleo Raatus is an actor, singer and writer who had his theatrical debut in David Kramer's 'District Six: Kanala!' at the Fugard Theatre.
Audience Responses
Some Days was wonderful. It was just what a needed on a cold, rainy Tuesday in Cape Town. The performers are talented. They can evoke emotion with their voices and choice of song. I absalutely loved the show. The dude on the piano knows his thing. His fingers. Beautiful. I would go see the show again if it comes back to Alexander Bar. Just lovely.
It was beautiful loved it
Some Days was wonderful. It was just what a needed on a cold, rainy Tuesday in Cape Town. The performers are talented. They can evoke emotion with their voices and choice of song. I absalutely loved the show. The dude on the piano knows his thing. His fingers. Beautiful. I would go see the show again if it comes back to Alexander Bar. Just lovely.
Truly amazing! The performers were compelling and their voices were out of this world.
Audience disruptions made it a little difficult to hear the singing.
The female singer was superb!!
Loved it!
Their voices were incredible and I loved the selection of songs.
What an amazing experience!! What a pleasure spending the evening with such talented voices. There's honestly magic in melanin!
