Whistle Stop

Presented by Dark Laugh Theatre Company

An absurd play about relationships. Through a combination of physical theatre, outlandish dialogue and exposed subtext, this play delves into a single momentary meeting between a man and a woman on a park bench. 

Dark Laugh Theatre Company 

Is a young theatre company that places an emphasis on creating innovative works that express and reflect the questions or perspectives of young south africans. Using humour to allow audiences to open themselves up and to be moved into confronting the darker recesses of being. Exploring the 'dark laugh' that is essential to being a functional human being.

Previous, Dark Laugh, productions have won local awards, namely: The Naledi Award for best cutting edge production, The Standard Bank Gold Ovation Award and The Out The Box Festival Special mention.

The Writer says... "I can't wait to get this from the page to the stage."

The Director says..."I look forward to working with dynamic pair."

We greatly appreciate the funding we receive. You will be a part of getting Whistle Stop to POP Art Theatre in the Maboneng Precinct, Johannesburg and then to the Grahamstown National Arts Festival.

The funding we receive will go towards the rehearsal process and developing the production. Most importantly we need to hire a rehearsal space and acquire our set, props, costumes and marketing materials (posters, pamphlets and programmes). Finally we would love to be able to pay for the team's transport costs and a small per diem.

If you can't make a financial contribution, please share us with all your friends, family and even foes.

Thank you once again.

The Whistle Stop Team

Jaques De Silva

Frances Slabolepszy

Ameera Patel