Kelvin Ngozi Ikeduba

Paul Slabolepszy unveils the polarised reality of life as an artist in ‘Bitter Winter’

I’m sure everyone is probably wondering what happened to our summer given the cold and rainy weather of late. But here’s something to warm the cockles of your heart, Paul Slabolepszy’s “Bitter Winter” is making its debut at Pieter Toerien’s Studio Theatre on February 20. The acclaimed playwright mirrors the world he’s spent the longest time in, paying homage to the legends gracing the South African stages. Explores through the lens of an artist’s life, “Bitter Winter” looks at the new generation trying to fill the giant shoes of their predecessors. Of course, the journey isn’t without disappointment and challenges but such is the path to success. Directed by Lesedi Job, it stars Andre Odendaal (playing Jean-Louis Lourens), Oarabile Ditsele (playing Prosper Mangane) and Chantal Stanfield (playing Felicia Willemse).