On Thursday 30 July 2009 the Two Oceans Aquarium , in collaboration with the UCT Writers Series, will present DEEP: A Night of Creative Currents featuring Sharks, Poets and other Endangered Species.
Writers and poets have been inspired to speakand write in celebration and defense of the oceans.
Central to DEEP is the launch of Hyphen, a debut collection of poems by Tania van Schalkwyk. Included in this collection are a number of poems inspired by the sea.
The launch of Hyphen will be supported by a collection of three minute sea-inspired flash readings and performances by select poets and writers, including Gus Ferguson, Justin Fox, Sarah Lotz, Helen Moffett, Malika Lueen Ndlovu, Henrietta Rose-Innes and a collaborative piece by Toni Stuart, Michael Mwila Mambwe & James Jamala Safari.
The MC for the evening is the inimitable Suzy Bell; writer, columnist and pop culture aficionado.
Word art by Gabeba Baderoon, Gus Ferguson, Tania van Schalkwyk and others in The Vinyl Collection, will come to life against the backdrop of smaller exhibits in the Aquarium.
The evening will also feature seven short films including three from the City Breath Project – Waitless, The Electrician and Omdat ek die stadsrumoer (Because I chose the city noise)
Artists Rebecca Townsend and Colwyn Thomas will show their work which will be available for purchase.
Local band Benguela will take to the stage against the spectacular backdrop of the I&J Predator Exhibit.
Proceeds from DEEP will go towards the Aquarium’s Adopt-a-School Programme. This Programme provides the opportunity for children from previously disadvantaged schools to visit the Aquarium.
Need to Know:
- When: Thursday 30 July 2009 - doors open at 18h30, event begins at 19h00.
- Where: Two Oceans Aquarium, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- How Much: Tickets cost R40.00 and include entrance to the Two Oceans Aquarium and a free glass of wine on arrival. Fairview will present cheese and wine and a cash bar will be available. Art, and books from the Book Lounge, will be on sale.
- Contact: Helen Lockhart, Communications & Sustainability Manager, Twp0 Oceans Aquarium. Tel: 021-418-3823. Email: helen.lockhart@aquarium.co.za
- Website: www.aquarium.co.za
