Loupe bounces back

The award-winning stage performance, which ends Saturday night, returns from Algeria where it represented the nation during a Pan-African festival at Bejaia Regional Theatre to enlighten the atmosphere in a nation where hope of resurrection from economic malaise has become a cornerstone. 
Diverting from common theatre hubs, inter alia, Theatre in the Park, Reps Theatre, the award-winning production ventures into different waters, where the influx of the audience is composed of a plethora of art followers spanning from live stage performance spectators to film fanatics.
Phat Sams entertainment manager Chido Musasiwa strongly ascertains that the unveiling of the curtain at the new theatre site will undo barriers that had been impeding people from chasing the suspense and empathetic experiences, which spice up dramatic innovations.
“Theatre is a form of entertainment that we value. As Paht Sams, we thought and believed that the Loupe makes a perfect opening for our leisure programmes, which will involve music, poetry and visual arts considering its local and international success.
“As a splendid theatre production, featuring NAMA best theatre actor Tafadzwa Muzondo, directed by award winning film maker Patience Tawengwa, the play is likely to be an inspiration and a success,” she said.
The two man cast performance courted the interests of Phat Sams on the basis of its historical traits, after having thrilled spectators at the 2008 HIFA, where it received support from the British Council and the Young Vic Theatre of London. The feat also landed at the University of Zimbabwe Beit Hall the same year before tying the knot with Theatre in the Park, showcasing 23 performances at the venue.   
A play with a synopsis laden with seemingly “hypothetical” questions derives strength from clearly knit stagecraft and splendid lighting, serving to create the complete emotional feeling associated with theatre, dating back to the days of tragic dramatic performances of Sophocles and William Shakespeare.
“The play has a moving plot and we thus got encouragement from those who watched it to showcase it.
“In the interest of serving the society, Phat Sams thought it worthwhile to bring the production to other parts of the country where it could have been missed,” Musasiwa said.
The production team is composed of director Patience Tawengwa, stage and screen playwright Mandisi Godobi, actor Muzondo and actor John Pfumojena.