"Socially Distant" • Physical Theatre • Performing Art Works•

This new choreographic piece explores the effect that the restrictions on social interactions during the pandemic had and is still having on individuals.

Art, and the arts, occupy that liminal space where transformation is possible. But a global pandemic, and the accompanying restrictions have brought our industry to its knees. That's where "Performing Art Works" comes in. A South African virtual physical theatre group, it not only aims to provide work to artists who have limited opportunities, but also to provide that liminal space, so needed to both artist and spectator.

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Choreography: Christa-Louie Kannemeyer from ClassAcT
Cinematography and editing: Heino van Tonder
Makeup: Noni Dubazana MUA
Graphic design: MGAnimation

Performers:
Abe Pupunyane
Miané Shepherd

Filmed at the Johannesburg Academy for Theatre Arts (JATA)