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The production aims to bring classical music in both Western and African traditions to the young listeners of Bloemfontein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe production uses the magic of storytelling and visual and audio interaction to entertain and stimulate young audiences and introduce them to the magic of classical music,\u201d Lategan explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children will be swept away to two far-away worlds, where two children have extraordinary experiences in their respective fights against dangerous creatures in hopes of defending their world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For young Peter, who lives in a Russian forest, a ferocious wolf threatens the simple life of him and his animal friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On another continent (Africa, to be precise) young Tintinyane, a girl with the voice of a songbird, faces similar peril as her beautiful singing voice attracts the attention of the monster of the forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both characters show the value of incredible bravery, intelligence, quick thinking, and creativity in saving themselves and their friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n Two Stories<\/span> will be on show on Friday, 1 March, at 18:30 and on Saturday at 14:00 and 18:30. Tickets cost R100, or R80 for groups of five and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThese are available at the Pacofs booking office in St Andrew\u2019s Street, webtickets.co.za or at any Pick n Pay retailer in the city.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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