SKINNERBEK | Vintage high tea real delight
Historical play the fruits of SA-German co-operation
So, you know how there are regular high teas and then there are all-time-high teas? No? Read on.
Skinnerbek, though not fond of high teas in general, went to the vintage high tea, hosted by the Al-Fidaa School of Baking to raise funds for their school, which provides baking courses for underprivileged women in the Bay.
The cause was gracious enough to spark my interest.
Though I never quite manage to get the vintage look right, there were many who had me feeling like I had stepped straight into the 1920s.
Even those whose look was not quite vintage, Skinnerbek could tell, had put in quite an effort. That was apart from Viva Gym fitness trainer Darushka Williams, who rocked up in jeans – but then who can blame the fitness junkie with a banging body like that?
Anywho, from the beautiful décor, the mouthwatering pastries and women dolled up in fascinator hats and opera gloves, to the beautiful antiques on display, Skinners wished all high teas were as aesthetically pleasing.
The idea to have Cape Town comedian Angel Campey lighten up the mood was my favourite part, as I usually dread how awfully dull teas can get.
Notice how hilariously awkward it gets when a comedian cracks racial jokes for a multi-racial crowd? Loved it.
Guest speakers included Instagram pastry guru Faaiza Omar and food writer Cariema Isaacs, who took on MC duties.
As fun as Campey made the event, Skinners felt expecting guests to nibble on sugary eats from 1.30pm to 7pm was asking for too much.
I mean, not only do we have figures to watch but it was a Sunday, for crying out loud.
On Tuesday evening, at the Opera House, my minion witnessed the opening of historical theatre play Changes.
Remember when Skinners let you in on playwright Xabiso Zweni and Nobesuthu Rayi jetting off to tour Germany? Well, this is the play they went to perform there. It’s a take on the effects the apartheid era in SA and the Berlin Wall had on ordinary citizens; a comparison of ruling systems in SA and Germany pre-1994.
My minion tells me actors Zweni and Rayi showed off a bit of multilingualism as they speak German, while German actors Paul Lucke and Jeffery van Laun threw in some Xhosa.
I’m told the likes of Sindi Matanda, Zimsto Eroofini, Lunga Magxaka of Lunga's General Jazz Café, Asanda Hanabe and Wezile Mgibe were there and got an opportunity for a Q and A session with the cast and director Frank Fuhrmann.
Ekupholeni Cocktail Lounge’s ladies’ night on Wednesday was another laughing matter as the programme of live entertainment and karaoke included comedy by Ngcaphephe and Zama.
And Skinnerbek’s award for best karaoke performance goes to Mxozza, who sang his heart out in a rendition of Anthony Hamilton’s Her Heart.
Until next week, ciao!
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