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The Sufi Caravan
Ticket Cost
R400 - R1000Start Date
Nov 23 2024Theatre
Theatre
The Sufi Caravan is a synthesis of the vast oceans of poetry, music, and mysticism, celebrating the legacy of Amir Khusro (1252 – 1325) who had the distinction of being a sufi, poet, litterateur, philosopher and music maestro. He is widely respected as a Hindi, Farsi and Braj Bhasha (medieval literary Hindi) poet who evolved a unique diction and an inimitable language, for his literary expression. In the musical realm, Khusro created many ragas, developed khayal, tarana, qaul, (vocal genres), qawwali, and also invented the tabla and sitar, two instruments that clearly distinguish and characterise Indian music from others. Based in Delhi, he was a star pupil of the great Sufi master Hazrat Nizamuddin Awliya, and is said to have died of grief within six months of his master’s passing. He is buried next to Nizamuddin’s tomb, the only disciple to be allowed this privilege.
Duration: 3hours; 45min Interval
Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.
Important Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE
Secure parking is available for Artscape patrons at the Cape Town Civic Centre basement parking area. Access is via the Jan Smuts Street entrance at the times indicated below:
Operating hours
• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm
• Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes
Parking tariffs
Fee: R40.00 / Pensioners: R30.00
For more info, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95
Parking is available at the Cape Town Civic Centre’s basement parking, Mondays to Fridays between 6pm and 11pm. Parking will be available on Saturdays and Sundays as well as public holidays, for matinee and evening performances. Access to the parking area is via Jan Smuts Street.
• No cash will be accepted/handled at the entry point;
• Payments can be made with Debit/Credit card;
• The parking fees are as follows: - Normal fee: R40.00; - Pensioners: R30.00;
• The gate to the parking will be closed 15 minutes after the starting time of a performance and opened after the performance;
• For security reasons, patrons will be required to inform the attendant which production they are attending, you may also provide proof of a reservation to a production or an event, or proof of invitation to a production or event, at the entry point;
• Patrons are to contact the emergency number (021) 400 2828 in the event of an emergency;
• For your safety a security guard will be stationed at the garage entry
Limited facilities for wheelchairs are available in the Opera House and Theatre in accordance with safety regulations. Wheelchair seats can be booked at the Artscape Box Office, at any Computicket outlet, or through the Computicket call centre. Please note that the Arena is not wheelchair friendly. Toilets for wheelchair-bound patrons aresituated in the Marble and Chandelier Foyers of the Opera House and on the lower level of the Theatre Foyer. Limited parking bays are available for bona fide Disabled Parking Disc Holders in the tunnel area opposite the Stage Door entrance, and in the staff parking area. A drop-off facility is available in the tunnel area for patrons who have difficulty walking. Prior arrangements in all regards should be made with the Theatre Manager.
WheelchairsDisabled Parking and Wheelchairs are available on site but should be pre-booked by contacting Artscape Dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695