Worcester, a town in the Western Cape, South Africa, began life as a hunting ground teeming with game and was originally home to the Khoi and San peoples. Folk driving to or from Johannesburg and Cape Town will breeze through this quaint town, now renowned for the fine wine grown in the region. Like many towns in South Africa, remnants of the country’s torrid history, such as slave bell in the market square, can befound. Yet embraced by spectacular mountains on all four points of a compass, a pit stop in Worcester, begs an overnight stay.*In this episode, David Kramer takes Ruth along on a trailblazing colourful journey where music, song and theatre take centre stage. The storytelling safari begins in Worcester, uncovering the man behind the formerly banned musical artist during the Apartheid years in South Africa, to the celebrated genius composer that he is today, both at home and abroad. Ruth’s delight is palpable as she celebrates the dazzling career of a thespian she holds in high regard.David is a prolific librettist who started his life on Devos Street, in a quiet suburb in Worcester, Western Cape, South Africa. Born to a father who was a furniture salesman and a stay-at-home Mum, David Kramer was a good student in maths and sciences, even though he’s quick to add that he was never really keen on those subjects.Work life began in the Hextex Textile Factory where he floated in the different departments learning the ins and outs of the textile manufacturing world. David chuckles as he tells this story claiming he didn’t contribute much, but guess what? The little he did, earned him a bursary to Leeds University in the United Kingdom and a whole new world awaited.Student Life in Leeds was a kaleidoscope of colour, where in between the studying, concerts by legends such as Paul Mccartney, Elton John and Rod Stewart performed in the Refectory for 50p!Fast forward to 1987 and David Kramer with his good friend Taliep Petersen started a twenty-year collaboration with their first musical: District Six.Wonderfully unstoppable, David Kramer is reprising an updated version of Orpheus McAdoo, at the Artscape, Cape Town, from 21st – 31st October 2025.Twendeni, Africa is Ready!*Learn more about David's work:https://www.davidkramer.co.za/history.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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