Francois Immelman

<div>Mpact Productions proudly presents The Zoo Story, a powerful and provocative play written by renowned American playwright Edward Albee. This intense, thought-provoking drama delves deep into themes of isolation, communication, and the complexities of human</div><div>interaction.</div><div><br /></div><div>Set in New York City’s Central Park, the story unfolds as two strangers, Peter and Jerry, engage in a seemingly innocent conversation that quickly spirals into something much darker.&nbsp;</div><div>Albee&#39;s exploration of societal disconnect and the human condition is as relevant today as it was when the play first debuted.</div><div><br /></div><div>This production stars the talented Francois Immelman as Peter and Michael Mackenzie as Jerry.&nbsp;</div><div>With gripping performances and a deeply emotional narrative, The Zoo Story is a theatrical experience that will leave you contemplating long after the curtain falls.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don’t miss an unforgettable performance on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of November at the Ou Meul Teater in Paarl.</div><div><br /></div><div>Book your tickets now and be part of an exceptional evening of theatre brought to you by Mpact Productions.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more information and to book tickets, please see the link below :</div><div>https://www.quicket.co.za/events/289856-the-zoo-story/#/</div><div><br /></div>

Mpact Productions proudly presents The Zoo Story, a powerful and provocative play written by renowned American playwright Edward Albee. This intense, thought-provoking drama delves deep into themes of isolation, communication, and the complexities of human
interaction.

Set in New York City’s Central Park, the story unfolds as two strangers, Peter and Jerry, engage in a seemingly innocent conversation that quickly spirals into something much darker. 
Albee's exploration of societal disconnect and the human condition is as relevant today as it was when the play first debuted.

This production stars the talented Francois Immelman as Peter and Michael Mackenzie as Jerry. 
With gripping performances and a deeply emotional narrative, The Zoo Story is a theatrical experience that will leave you contemplating long after the curtain falls.

Don’t miss an unforgettable performance on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of November at the Ou Meul Teater in Paarl.

Book your tickets now and be part of an exceptional evening of theatre brought to you by Mpact Productions.

For more information and to book tickets, please see the link below :
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/289856-the-zoo-story/#/



THE ZOO STORY FRANCOIS IMMELMAN MPACT PRODUCTIONS THEATRE OU MEUL TEATER PAARL MICHAEL MACKENZIE NEW YORK EDWARD ALBEE

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THE ZOO STORY | Francois Immelman

<div>We sat down with Artiste Francois Immelman to talk about his award winning project; Some Mothers Sons.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some Mothers&#39; Sons is an adaptation of Mike Van Graan&#39;s renowned play. Set in Jail cells twenty years apart, Some Mothers&#39; Sons juxtaposes the experiences of two friends, Vusi Mataboge and Braam Visser. Whilst Vusi and Braam come from different backgrounds they manage to help each other navigate both the legal and personal landscape of their respective imprisonments. Although strained at first, their relationship is strengthened as they learn to lean on each other through the traumatic circumstances surrounding their separate arrests.</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Francois, how did you Connect with this character?</strong></div><div>&quot;Braam Visser (my character) was an upstanding citizen, a human rights lawyer, a good man, a family man in this tragic story. What happens to a man when everything he loves most, gets ripped out of his life for good? I connected to this character through his &quot;nothing left to lose&quot; mentality, rooted through his undeniable rage and vengeance towards the criminals who took everything from him. Which begs the question as referenced by the film: &quot;What would you have done&quot;? I needed to hone in on this anger and frustration because all over South Africa, mothers are weeping for loved ones lost way too soon because of crime. Braam will always stay with me.&quot;</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>What is your favourite Scene and Why?</strong></div><div>&quot;My favourite scene in Some Mothers&#39; Sons would have to be Braam telling Vusi about his own mother, Anna, who passed away when he was very young, and how he was further raised by Ms. Khumalo. He helped Vusi in prison because of Sylvia, Vusi&#39;s mother, and her sadness about he son being in prison. I adore this scene because it was the start of Braam and Vusi&#39;s friendship.&quot;</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>What was your take-out from this experience?</strong></div><div>&quot;The whole experience of Some Mothers&#39; Sons taught me a very valuable lesson: treasure the people that matter to you the most. It sounds cliché, I know, but it&#39;s true nonetheless. Also be safe, and hug your mother. She knows best.&quot;&#39;</div><div><br /></div><div><em>There&#39;s Law. And then there&#39;s justice</em></div><p><br /></p><p>*Headshot image by Mark Le Grange</p>

We sat down with Artiste Francois Immelman to talk about his award winning project; Some Mothers' Sons.

Some Mothers' Sons is an adaptation of Mike Van Graan's renowned play. Set in Jail cells twenty years apart, Some Mothers' Sons juxtaposes the experiences of two friends, Vusi Mataboge and Braam Visser. Whilst Vusi and Braam come from different backgrounds they manage to help each other navigate both the legal and personal landscape of their respective imprisonments. Although strained at first, their relationship is strengthened as they learn to lean on each other through the traumatic circumstances surrounding their separate arrests.

Francois, how did you Connect with this character?
"Braam Visser (my character) was an upstanding citizen, a human rights lawyer, a good man, a family man in this tragic story. What happens to a man when everything he loves most, gets ripped out of his life for good? I connected to this character through his "nothing left to lose" mentality, rooted through his undeniable rage and vengeance towards the criminals who took everything from him. Which begs the question as referenced by the film: "What would you have done"? I needed to hone in on this anger and frustration because all over South Africa, mothers are weeping for loved ones lost way too soon because of crime. Braam will always stay with me."

What is your favourite Scene and Why?
"My favourite scene in Some Mothers' Sons would have to be Braam telling Vusi about his own mother, Anna, who passed away when he was very young, and how he was further raised by Ms. Khumalo. He helped Vusi in prison because of Sylvia, Vusi's mother, and her sadness about he son being in prison. I adore this scene because it was the start of Braam and Vusi's friendship."

What was your take-out from this experience?
"The whole experience of Some Mothers' Sons taught me a very valuable lesson: treasure the people that matter to you the most. It sounds cliché, I know, but it's true nonetheless. Also be safe, and hug your mother. She knows best."'

There's Law. And then there's justice


*Headshot image by Mark Le Grange

Some Mothers Sons Short, Writer Mike van Graan, Actor Francois Immelman

Some Mothers Sons Short, Writer Mike van Graan, Francois ...

FRANCOIS IMMELMAN |  Some Mothers' Sons

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