EDITORIAL

Sad news to report in this month's issue of D'ARTS - firstly the deaths of radio actress Maureen Adair and John Randall (ex stage- management Playhouse Company). Secondly, the impending demise of what has become a healthy supper theatre circuit.

On the good side, we see the official launch of the Playhouse Company's Siwela Sonke Dance Theatre, there are details of a new art gallery and we await the last Passion Play of the decade.

There's a good opportunity to learn from an expert how to play the didgeridoo - that's an Australian wind instrument, cobber, if you're not from `down under'.

If you're not familiar with the works of artist Tito Zungu, you should be. But a visit to the Durban Art Gallery will remedy your lack of knowledge. He's a unique artist who uses pen and ink to produce the most extraordinarily detailed fantasy buildings.

Artists are exploring bodies at the NSA and Gert Swart moves from pain and suffering to healing at the Tatham in Pietermaritzburg.

And if you've never been to the Standard Bank National Arts Festival but want to take part, Fringe Officer Carl Johnson will be in town this month to answer all questions.