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Both a deeply personal memoir and a glimpse into their socio- political activism, Every Day Is An Opening Night by Des and Dawn Lindberg documents the joys and challenges of a lifetime in South African theatre – as musicians, performers, song writers, stage designers, managers, impresarios and ultimately legends of the entertainment industry.
The book traces the duo’s 55-year career, from singing folk songs in the Troubadour coffee-bar in Johannesburg to taking their “Folk on Trek” shows on tour across South Africa and (then) Rhodesia, and producing and performing in major musicals all over southern Africa. Highlights of their story include their controversial multiracial production of Godspell, the duo’s legendary Sunday-night Soirées and the founding of the annual Naledi Theatre Awards, now in their 18th year.
Their story unfolds during a turbulent era in South Africa’s history: a time when local unrest, international opprobrium, sanctions and an intransigent government combined to create a challenging environment for artistes. Along the way, they worked with famous musicians, endured Special Branch attention, had their albums banned, won and lost court-cases… and quietly persevered, undaunted, as musical anti-apartheid activists.
Their friends and collaborators constitute a roll call of some of the best-loved personalities in the arts and show business, from Jeremy Taylor and Mark Banks to Johnny Clegg and John Kani, with appearances by the legendary Taubie Kushlick, Pieter-Dirk Uys, author Gordon Forbes, pianist Richard Clayderman and UK comedian Spike Milligan. The reminiscences are told with a light touch – sometimes poignant, frequently funny – and enhanced by a generous gallery of photographs.
While the original manuscript was completed before the tragic loss of Dawn in December 2020, the book now stands in honour of her life, telling the tale of two pioneers of South African entertainment in their own words. As Des writes in the coda: “If this book achieves nothing else, I am determined that it will help me to sign off on our story in a way that does justice to the extraordinary leader, wife, mother, partner and lover Dawn was. Our story is a joyful one, and we tell it together as a celebration of life.”
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My Friend Tree
Dawn Casey; Illustrated by Genevieve Godbout
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A young girl, a young boy and an ancient old oak tree come together
in this stunning picture book about friendship, love, growing up,
and our connectedness with nature. Told in minimal and poetic
rhyming text from Dawn Casey and softly romantic
artwork from Geneviève Godbout, the story introduces a girl and a
boy who grow up alongside their friend, an old oak tree. The tree
is a constant presence in their lives as they play, sometimes fall
out, and the time passes. Inspired by their shared love for their
old friend, they plant a new forest and tend it together, finding
their feelings for one another deepening and changing alongside the
growing saplings. Their relationship blossoms, as does the new
forest – one living, loving family.  This sweet and
timeless tale packs an emotional punch, perfect for Valentine’s
Day as well as Earth Day, and celebrates how nature can bring us
together and fill the world with love. Â
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My Friend Tree
Dawn Casey; Illustrated by Genevieve Godbout
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R578
R490
Discovery Miles 4 900
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A young girl, a young boy, and an ancient old oak tree come
together in this stunning picture book about friendship, love,
growing up, and our connectedness with nature. Told in minimal and
poetic rhyming text from Dawn Casey and softly romantic artwork
from Geneviève Godbout, the story introduces a girl and a boy who
grow up alongside their friend, an old oak tree. The tree is a
constant presence in their lives as they play, sometimes fall out,
and the time passes. Inspired by their shared love for their old
friend, they plant a new forest and tend it together, finding their
feelings for one another deepening and changing alongside the
growing saplings. Their relationship blossoms, as does the new
forest - one living, loving family. This sweet and timeless tale
packs an emotional punch, perfect for Valentine's Day as well as
Earth Day, and celebrates how nature can bring us together and fill
the world with love.
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (DVD)
Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, Dawn French, June Whitfield, …
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R35
Discovery Miles 350
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Feature-length comedy based on the award-winning TV series starring
Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley as the infamous Edina and
Patsy. Causing mayhem and havoc wherever they go, Edina and Patsy
continue to enjoy their booze-soaked, glamorous lifestyle when they
find themselves taking the blame for a major faux pas at a trendy
London launch party. Consequently hounded by the media and
paparazzi, the pair flee to the south of France where they
immediately settle in to the ways of lavish living. Despite being
broke, the duo conspire a way to prolong their stay. The film also
sees the return of Edina's daughter Saffy (Julia Sawalha), her
exasperated mother (June Whitfield) and the oddball Bubble (Jane
Horrocks). The all-star cast also features Kate Moss, Emma Bunton
and Rebel Wilson.
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Heading Out: Series 1 (DVD)
Sue Perkins, Dawn French, Steve Pemberton, June Brown, Joanna Scanlon, …
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The entire first series of the BBC comedy starring Sue Perkins as a
vet afraid to tell her parents that she's gay. Although she seems
to have it all - friends, success, popularity - skilled vet Sara
(Perkins) she still hasn't gotten around to telling her elderly
parents about her sexual orientation. With her 40th birthday
approaching, she's given an ultimatum by her friends to tell her
parents when they next visit in six weeks, or they will. Help is at
hand, however, as in order to help the process along and allay
Sara's rising dread, her friends have saved up to provide her with
some sessions with oddball lifestyle guru Toria (Joanna Scanlon).
A girl matches wits with a war god in this kaleidoscopic, epic tale
of oppression and the cost of peace, where stories hide within
other stories, and narrative has the power to heal… or to burn
everything in its path. In the winding underground tunnels of the
Library, the great celestial peacekeeper of the three systems, a
terrible secret lies buried. As the daughter of a Library god,
Freida has spent her whole life exploring the Library's
ever-changing tunnels and communing with the gods. Her unparalleled
access makes her unique – and dangerous. When Freida meets
Joshua, a mortal boy desperate to save his people, and Nergüi, a
Disciple from a persecuted religious minority, Freida is compelled
to break ranks with the gods and help them. But in order to do so,
she will have to venture deeper into the Library than she has ever
known. There she will discover the atrocities of the past, the
truth of her origins, and the impossibility of her future… With
the world at the brink of war, Freida embarks on a journey to
fulfil her destiny, one that pits her against an ancient war god.
Her mission is straightforward: Destroy the god before he can rain
hellfire upon thousands of innocent lives – if he doesn't destroy
her first. A sparkling, thought-provoking new offering from World
Fantasy Award-winning author Alaya Dawn Johnson.
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The Bumblebee Garden
Dawn Casey; Illustrated by Stella Lim
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R322
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In the chilly early spring, Ben and Grandpa are busy in the garden.
Ben spots a fuzzy bumblebee in a cosy coat, just like him.Â
 As spring turns to summer, Ben learns all about the lives
of the bumblebees -- how they grow from eggs into hungry larvae,
spin cocoons and finally emerge as bees -- and notices what he has
in common with his buzzy friends. When Grandpa explains that bees
carry pollen that helps juicy strawberries grow in their garden,
Ben asks if they can help the bees in return. Â The Bumblebee
Garden is a charming, lyrical story that teaches young children
about the life cycle of bees, and their importance to the balance
of the natural world. The luminous illustrations will inspire
readers to celebrate these remarkable, vital insects and help them
thrive in their own gardens and nearby green spaces.
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The Key: Complete Series (DVD)
Ronni Ancona, Ron Donachie, Glenna Morrison, June Watson, Frances Grey, …
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Three-part British drama starring Dawn Steele and Ronni Ancona.
Following members of a Clydeside clan headed by Mary Corrigan
(Steele and later June Watson), the programme follows three
generations of the family over the course of one hundred years as
they face some of the most trying circumstances in British
political history including Bloody Friday of 1919 where workers
marched through Glasgow demanding a 40-hour working week and the
pandemonium of the miner's strike of 1984.
Double volume of live shows from comedy duo Dawn French and
Jennifer Saunders. 'Live', features the duo recorded live at the
Shaftesbury Theatre in London in 1990, supported by Raw Sex, aka
Rowland Rivron. 'Still Alive', recorded on their 2008 farewell
tour, sees the pair tread the boards one last time with a trawl
through some of their best loved characters and sketches, as well
as some all new material, as they wind up a comic collaboration
which stretches back 30 years.
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A Taste of Darkness
Kathryn Foxfield, Cynthia Murphy, Amy McCaw, Maria Kuzniar, Mary Watson, …
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 A chilling, thrilling collection of 13 haunting tales.
Perfect for every YA reader! From supernatural thrillers to
contemporary horror, creepy ancient legends to murders gone wrong -
this insatiable anthology is impossible to put down, and even more
difficult to forget. From some of the most celebrated authors
writing in this space, this must-have collection will keep you
awake at night and inhabit your darkest dreams. Stories from
bestselling authors Melinda Salisbury, Cynthia Murphy, Kathryn
Foxfield and Louie Stowell (and many more). Co-curated by Amy McCaw
and Mia Kuzniar, this anthology has a story for every reader out
there. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Wednesday, and
all things scary! Featuring stories from: Amy McCaw, Maria Kuzniar,
Kat Dunn, Kat Ellis, Rachel Faturoti, Kathryn Foxfield, Dawn
Kurtagich, Amy McCulloch, Cynthia Murphy, Melinda Salisbury, Louie
Stowell, Rosie Talbot, Mary Watson.
This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories
show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle
helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which
are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts,
to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the
grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park - the uplifting tales in
Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope for our
precious planet. Many children and young people are very worried
about the health of our planet and climate, and it's easy to feel
overwhelmed by bad environmental news. Happy Stories for Nature
Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches,
we can help nature heal. The book is presented with beautiful
artwork combined with reassuring narrative stories covering
ecological successes such as: The removal of dams on the Rogue
River, Oregon restored the wild salmon habitats, Humpback whale
numbers are up to historic numbers after global whaling bans, The
story of the Children's Forest, an project in England encouraging
children to reforest their local areas. What You Can Do at the back
of the book lets children know how the choices they make can help
change the world, with information on wellbeing, looking after your
space, working together, using your voice, buying less stuff and
where our stuff comes from! The sweet and uplifting narrative
retellings of these positive stories make the perfect bedtime read
for eco-anxious kids, and provide parents with concrete examples to
assuage worries about nature, the climate and the future. Ivy Kids
brings you beautiful, sustainably printed books to rewild your
child, nurture creativity, and foster a deep connection with the
living world. Winner of the Sustainability Award at the Independent
Publishers Awards 2022, Ivy Kids books are planet-friendly, printed
on 100% post-consumer recycled paper, locally to where they will be
sold.
The inventive young hero from the bestselling I Need a New Bum! is
back! And this time he has accidentally glued a serving tray to his
behind - and he's tickled pink! See, it's great for sliding down
hill, surfing big waves, and other booty-full fun and games. Now
all his friends wants one too! An international bestseller
Hilarious story and illustrations COLLECT THE SERIES I Need a New
Bum (paperback, board book) I've Broken My Bum! (paperback) My Bum
Is So Noisy (paperback) My Bum Is So Cheeky! (paperback) My Bum is
SO NOISY! (paperback) My Bum is SO NOISY! (sound book) My Bum is SO
CHRISTMASSY! (paperback) My Bum's on the Run! (paperback) PRIASE
FOR I NEED A NEW BUM "I can assure you right now that your kids
will love this book. They will giggle, they will laugh, and they
will want this book to be read over and over again because it is
just plain silly and funny ... the perfect kid-combo." Storywraps
A girl matches wits with a war god in this kaleidoscopic, epic tale of oppression and the cost of peace, where stories hide within other stories, and narrative has the power to heal… or to burn everything in its path.
In the winding underground tunnels of the Library, the great celestial peacekeeper of the three systems, a terrible secret lies buried.
As the daughter of a Library god, Freida has spent her whole life exploring the Library's ever-changing tunnels and communing with the gods. Her unparalleled access makes her unique – and dangerous.
When Freida meets Joshua, a mortal boy desperate to save his people, and Nergüi, a Disciple from a persecuted religious minority, Freida is compelled to break ranks with the gods and help them. But in order to do so, she will have to venture deeper into the Library than she has ever known. There she will discover the atrocities of the past, the truth of her origins, and the impossibility of her future…
With the world at the brink of war, Freida embarks on a journey to fulfill her destiny, one that pits her against an ancient war god. Her mission is straightforward: Destroy the god before he can rain hellfire upon thousands of innocent lives – if he doesn't destroy her first.
A sparkling, thought-provoking new offering from World Fantasy Award-winning author Alaya Dawn Johnson.
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I Spit On Your Grave (DVD)
Sarah Butler, Chad Lindberg, Tracey Walter, Daniel Franzese, Jeff Branson, …
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R59
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Horror film based on the 1978 'video nasty' shocker of the same
name. Sarah Butler stars as Jennifer, a writer who retreats to a
cabin in the woods to begin work on her new book. While there, she
is brutally raped by a group of local men whom she encountered en
route to the cabin. The attack escalates and Jennifer only narrowly
escapes with her life - but survive she does, and returns to the
locale to carry out the most gruesome revenge on her attackers that
she can possibly devise.
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