Penryn matrics celebrate culture
The Penryn initiative, which takes place annually, enables learners to showcase their talent, whether it be visual arts, acting, musical performances or dramatic solos
MBOMBELA – Penryn’s matrics presented a cultural week of note in the chapel. They performed a variety of musical and drama pieces for the school during the MADD (Music, Arts, Dance and Drama) assessment week.
The Penryn initiative, which takes place annually, enables learners to showcase their talent, whether it be visual arts, acting, musical performances or dramatic solos. Theses included beautiful piano pieces, improvised guitar performances and even some masterful miming acts.
Zanika Mehta opened the proceedings with a piano piece that was followed by an intriguing performance of mime by Tsholofelo Mohlala and Danielle do Reis, which in the end, had the audience in stitches.
Liscelle O’Reilly hit a number of high notes during her rendition of Alicia Keys’ popular hit single, “No One”, while Daniel Schormann gave a solo dramatic performance that was ranked as the best of the day. His use of facial expression and interaction with the audience, had them mesmerised.
Alex Moldovanos performed an instrumental guitar piece that he had composed himself, and delivered it with aplomb. There was a striking resemblance to the movie August Rush when he used a similar technique before switching to the more conventional guitar positions. He also made use of a variety of sound and effects pedals to alter his melodies.
Another spellbinding monologue was the depiction of JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit in which Megan van Rensburg played the roles of Gollum and Bilbo Baggins. She portrayed both roles perfectly and if you closed your eyes, you could have imagined you were in Middle Earth.
According to Renee Commins, cultural convener at Penryn College, the matric art exhibition is on display in the Penreach Shalamuka Centre and is open to the public until October 29.
