The Next 48hOURS ≈ Entertainment Guide Jackman proves that there is life after ‘Isidingo’ By Peter Tromp world and trying to find a solution to that numbness that now seems to be al- icola Jackman has the kind most a default setting for most people.” of super alert eyes that are In the play, which takes place in a almost hypnotizing. They are land called MinXa, this sense of unease so bright that they give off the is expressed as the great numbing dis- illusionN that she hardly blinks. ease called the Num-shaQ. “As MAfrika What is more is that she likes to goes through the various stories in the maintain eye contact throughout an in- production, she’s also discovering herself terview and is super aware of her sur- and taking the audience on this journey roundings, almost unnervingly so, even along with her,” says Jackman. paying attention to the notes I was The actress deliberately created the scribbling, reading and comprehending production as a family show that would my handwriting upside down when I appeal to ages five and up, because, have trouble deciphering my hieroglyph- as she says, “I didn’t want to lose the ics at the best of times. chance to connect with the kids.” It was obvious to me during our brief Although Jackman is alone on stage time how much she values human con- during the show, great care has been nection and the extent to which she is lavished on the conceptual elements of attuned to her surroundings. ‘MAfrika-kie’, with smell even playing a These are among the qualities that Nicola Jackman factor in the overall design. led to her abandoning the role she is Despite the obstacle of an almost perhaps the most well known for, name- tion, visit www.theup.org.za.) Jackman will showcase her exploits at non-existent budget, Jackman has man- ly that of Elise Buller during the first “I drive my agents mad sometimes the Magnet Theatre in Observatory for aged to fulfil her vision with a little help three seasons of ‘Isidingo’, a period that because I don’t just take on jobs one one week only as part of the Out The from her friends. “I’ve been blessed with many would describe the golden age of after the other like most actors do,” Box Festival from Monday to Sunday the most amazing collaborators, who the soapie. says Jackman. “For me there has to be a September 5 to 11. all wanted to help despite not getting The Guide One of the things she kept herself greater purpose to what I’m doing. “‘MAfrika-kie’ is essentially the fan- money out of it. busy with since that time is an endeav- Anything I participate in cannot just tasy story of my life,” says the artist. “I I mean, the make-up for the show our called the UPliftment Programme, a be a show to entertain mostly affluent have known since I was very, very little alone takes an hour to apply before the Your guide to volunteer organisation that she founded people, who, let’s face it, are usually that I wanted to be an actress, because show,” says performer. the best of what in 2003. the ones with the means to be regular it would allow me to be any character From the sounds of it, all of this ef- is happening The company is committed to sharing theatre goers. Being a joy activist means I want, and I have always had various fort might very well be worth it. “The- in and around the healing power of joy and Jackman is that you combine laughter therapy with characters in my head at any time. atre has the ability to shift conscious- Cape Town. among the 75 volunteers that take the play in order to really touch someone’s With MAfrika, this character has been ness, so when you get people into that To list your event, time to visit various children’s hospitals life.” coming for a long time and I spent two special space, you want to do everything email: across the Cape to bring a little light to Jackman is now ready to share a years trying to get it just right so I could you can to make them feel something, [email protected] kids who suffer from serious disabilities. creation close to her heart that she has fit it into a show about something very especially if the message is so important These people connect with the children carefully nurtured during her years of important to me. to you,” concludes Jackman. and their care givers through a process care clowning with a wider theatrical That is about how fear and unease called care clowning. 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