Andrew Buckland and Sylvaine Strike once again team up to create theatre magic in the stage première of Firefly, directed by Toni Morkel, at the Baxter Flipside for a limited season.
Firefly, under the name of Ferine and Ferase, was one of the flagship productions at the Toyota US Woordfees, showcased on television, DStv Channel 150, in October last year.
The world of Firefly is a passionate tale of moon-crossed love, betrayal, revenge and desire. The exceptional clowning duo are accompanied live by Tony Bentel on piano who is responsible for the musical arrangements and some original music.
Renowned theatre and film reviewer and arts writer Diane de Beer described it as one of “magic and mastery”. She said: “The work that has gone into every second and scene of Ferine and Ferase (Firefly) contributes to a theatrical experience that reels you in and bowls you over, encourages you to participate heart and soul, introduces you to a fantastic universe that’s both charged and charming, while Buckland and Strike in costume and character simply steal your heart and hold it tight from start to finish.”
The production also brings together Morkel, Strike and Buckland, who previously collaborated on Tobacco, which played to huge success in South Africa and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Morkel was recently directed by Strike in the solo performance of Cottonwool Kid.
Strike is currently receiving great praise for her direction of the modern classic, Kiss of the Spider Woman, currently on stage at The Baxter.
Presented by the Baxter Theatre and Toyota SU Woordfees, in association with The Fortune Cookie Company, Firefly runs at the Baxter Flipside from Thursday 24 March to Saturday 9 April.
