Musical journey through the times

GEORGE NEWS - Young actors, singers and dancers of the theatre production Finding Fame gave it their all during the show's last performance on Saturday night, 22 April.

Director Heather Stead's ability to source raw talent from the entire George community proved to be spot-on with this very entertaining walk down a musical memory lane.

"The show will be repeated for the opening of the Market Community Theatre in June," said Stead. "Don't miss the next showcase of this unique vibrant celebration of youth and South African diversity."

The audience was treated to a wide range of music, including American spiritual music from the 1900s, R&B/soul, opera from the 1700s, 1960s folk music, pop/Indi, 1920s jazz and rock & roll from the 1950s.

The show was well-rehearsed and highly emotive. With the main aim of creating unity and hope for the South African youth, one was left with overwhelming emotions of appreciation of the country's diversity and young talent.

Dancers of George High and York High's Ballroom Academy gave a sterling performance, along with Siyakhona Choir's singers.

York High learner Isabella Botes (Songbird Singing Studio) and Jonga High's Sinesipho Buwa (Siyakhona Choir), performing a duet, had audience members in tears with their exceptional voices. Six-year-old Lila Gerber added a special charm with her performance of World in Unity, together with members of Siyakhona Youth clad in rugby jerseys for their depiction of sport unity.

York High learner Isabella Botes and Jonga High's Sinesipho Buwa teamed up for a duet and gave a riveting performance.