Voorkamerfest in Darling announces performer lineup

The performance lineup ranges from stand-up comedy and cabaret by the likes of Angel Campey, Emile Minnie and Irit Noble, to poets and rappers such as Blaq Pearl, Lara Kirsten, and Jitsvinger, opera by Xolani Maarman, drama by Graham Weir, dance and physical theatre by Jazzart, Dance for All and Nylon Theatre, and magic by Stuart Lighbody. Music lovers will be delighted with the vast range of genres and styles on the lineup with blues, folk, jazz, marimba, sonic art, punk, piano, flute and percussion presented by bands, ensembles, and musicians including Buckfever Underground, D’s Choice, Crallan Ray Vega, Jeremiah Brimstone Band, the David Wickham Steelband, Magda de Vries, Owen Britz, and Tertia Visser.

Jitsvinger

The Voorkamerfest was founded in 2004 by Inge Bos and Wim Visser with the help of Pieter-Dirk Uys and the residents of darling and invaluable support from local businesses. What sets it apart is that audiences don't know exactly which shows they'll be seeing until they are seated in the front rooms (voorkamers) of homes spread throughout the community. There are seven colour-coded routes each with three shows presented in three houses. Minibus taxis ferry patrons from Evita se Perron to venues that range from grand old Cape Dutch manors to RDP houses, where local hosts receive visitors with a warm Darling welcome.

Evita se Perron forms the festival hub with a daily outdoor market offering local crafts and refreshments.

Routes are scheduled for 5pm on Friday, 12pm and 5pm on Saturday, and 12pm on Sunday. Tickets must be collected on the day at the box office in the piazza at Evita se Perron and guests are advised to arrive an hour before taxis depart for the shows.

Tickets are available through Quicket, www.voorkamerfest-darling.co.za or az.oc.gnilrad-tsefremakroov@sgnikoob and 079 1903218.