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THE SHOOTING GALLERY Aided by a computer and a projection screen an editor (Henegan) tracks the way media constructs and reconstructs news and fiction. The protagonist is a war photographer (Kaganof) whose gruesome photos lead him into battle with his own conscience. To watch an extract of the performance CLICK HERE To watch a video review of the performance CLICK HERE
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Naledi-pryse wéér vanjaar omstrede met benoemings Jan 16 2007 - Volksblad S.A
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Aryan Kaganof in 'n toneel uit de multimedia-produksie The Shooting Gallery
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Best Dramas of 2006 - The Shooting Gallery The Beeld Newspaper selected The Shooting Gallery
as one of the best dramas seen in South African during 2006! "One of the most innovative productions of the year was the Shooting Gallery by Aryan Kaganof and Catherine Henegan. Ten out of ten for The Market Theater's bold venture in supporting this kind of experimental work, which as it were, has created a new theatre genre."
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SHOOTING GALLERY IN SOUTH AFRICA The South African version of the piece was conceived and directed by Catherine Henegan in collaboration with literary cult figure and pioneering digital filmmaker Aryan Kaganof. Renowned South African sound artist James Webb created an audio landscape for the piece. Aided by a computer and a projection screen an editor (Henegan) tracks the way media constructs and reconstructs news and fiction. The protagonist is a war photographer (Kaganof) whose gruesome photos lead him into battle with his own conscience. The premiere of the performance aroused much controversy and discussion on the South African National Arts festival. The show went on to perform 24 performances in Johannesburg at The Market Theatre. This is what the press had to say: This year’s National Arts Festival was thankfully not lacking in controversy. Catherine Henegan’s multimedia production,The Shooting Gallery, divided audiences like no other – some walked out, some gave standing ovations, others sat in stunned silence long after the play had ended. David Bannister - scene 4 magazine Download complete review Probably the most ‘current’ art available on our stages, Catherine Henegan and Aryan Kaganof’s The Shooting Gallery is a searing work about many issues. There is a moment in a theatrical event such as The Shooting Gallery when art and reality meet. And for those moments at least confrontation of that reality helps to ease the burden of denial- Jay Pather Natal Mercury Download complete review This production is not really a play. It could possibly be better described as post-modern reality theatre. But the best description, really, is simply that it’s a multi-media mind f**k. Light on literal spoonfeeding and heavy on symbolism, which is great as it gives the old grey matter a bit of a workout...it's an unusual way of making an anti-war statement, as well as probing journalistic ethics and the way media manipulates the public agenda. For those who like their theatre combined with left-of-centre art, music and poetry, The Shooting Gallery is stimulating theatre. It’s profoundly odd, but innovative and thought provoking. Be warned: this avant-garde fare will not be easy for those who like their entertainment served up in a fast-food polystyrene box.Christina Kennedy Theatre Vibe The Citizen Download complete review Fake blood, coins up the arse, washing-up liquid as a lubricant to the backdrop of all kinds of images of gratuitous violence from contemporary media...come on! Aryan Kaganof and Catherine Henegan's The Shooting Gallery is in danger of being a dull has-been rather than the shockingly outrageous postmodern gesture it bills itself as. Robyn Sassen Cue Review Download complete review Dit is juis dié klas eksperimentele teater wat só broodnodig is in die Suid-Afrikaanse teaterbedryf. ’n Mens is dankbaar dat die Nasionale Kunstefees dié soort werk ondersteun en dat Henegan en Kaganof die waagmoed aan die dag lê om gehore wakker te skud met ’n multi-media-produksie wat ook die geykte en voorspelbare ondermyn.Kobus Burger Beeld Download complete review For 30 years, The Market Theatre has presented revolutionary drama to theatre-goers and none could be more revolutionary than The Shooting Gallery.This is contemporary, current, off-the-cuff real live theatre. I am sitting in a theatre in this city confronted by the reality of this morning’s Israeli bombing attack on Beirut - feeling as if I have been transplanted to the front-line of the Middle East conflict. The play is adapted to the circumstances of the world of any given day – and it will leave you asking a lot of questions… Tom Jasiukowicz ACHE Download complete review It is a collage of striking images and video, juxtaposed with Kaganof's physicality, which bombards the senses. Art meets conceptual theatricality and intellectualised art wins. Adrienne Sichel The Star DOWNLOAD MORE REVIEWS: THE SHOOTING GALLERY - DEREK DAVEY LINKS: kagablog/the-shooting-gallery and the shooting gallery |
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SHOOTING GALLERY 2005 The piece was first created in The Netherlands and was the opening performance of Festival AD Werf in 2005. The production went on to tour throughout The Netherlands in the same year. Concept & Direction: Catherine Henegan The Dutch version of the performance was made in collaboration with: Media:
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STILL ERAN TAHOR