Family friendly

"Just Broetjie"

Fri Oct 30, 19:30 - Fri Nov 6, 21:30

Event is online

ABOUT

Just Broetjie is a one-man, multi-media show starring Naadier “Broetjie” Adams as he takes us on a journey through his life. How does one define themselves? How do they come to terms with being a parent, a friend, a husband and a human being? All the major events, the failures and victories that have made him the man that he is today is told through music, video and live performance. Using music as a medium – each song is carefully curated to tell the story. 


The production scripted by Saarah Warley will take you on a journey filled with passion but it also has a sweet, funny and tender side. Broetjie is a relatable and imperfect everyman that has had his share of setbacks. But he becomes a better person from the lessons learnt and continues to pursue his dreams of stardom. He tackles the roles of more than 20 characters, who have been pivotal to his story, in this full feature comedy musical.


Growing up in a household with 12 people, Naadier spent most of his time with his grandparents while his mother was at work providing for the family. Navigating through life, avoiding bullies and growing a thick skin he tries to rise above his circumstances and make something of himself. Like many artists on the Cape Flats, he has dreams of making it in the entertainment industry but opportunities are scarce and the cost of living is high. His main priority is putting food on the table for his family and keeping a roof over their heads.

  

In 2019, Live4ever Productions came on board and worked alongside Naadier to write and produce a show for the stage. The show ran for 3 nights at the Ghoema Theatre in Bo Kaap. The production is a special one as it is the first one of its kind produced by Live4ever Production’s Malick Abarder. In 2017, Abarder was behind the hit puppet series Daltjies and Kapparangs, which showed off the light side of Muslim life in the Cape.


“During the 2020 lockdown, business changed dramatically and we were forced to think outside the box. We needed a creative outlet. The decision was then made to produce a digital version of our show Just Broetjie. Just as audiences missed new entertainment, and artists missed the stage, we missed producing. We spent a month reworking the script and designing a new set before production could begin. With the team split, all work and rehearsals took place via video calls and group chats. When we reached level-2 of the lockdown we began filming. The supporting video elements were shot in a green screen studio and on location, while the main show was shot at The Venue in Lansdowne on our custom-built set.”

 

Live4ever Productions is an innovative, visual media company that was established in 2002, offering videography, photography and multimedia solutions for corporate and retail companies as well as the governmental sector. After successfully making the transition into corporate multimedia, Live4ever Productions started expanding into film, documentaries and theatre productions.

 

For more information or interviews contact Malick Abarder at [email protected] or 083 462 9289.

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