CDS presented Brief Lives, adapted by Patrick Garland from John Aubrey’s Book of Lives, at the Masque Theatre in February 2011. The show was directed by Brenda Gray the cast was as follows:
The production team was:
The show was also presented at the Artscape in May 2011.
- John Aubrey - Brian de Kock
- Voices - Nigel Sweet, Dennis Benneyworth, Adrian Kettle, Allison Blair, Graham Stabler, Clifford Graham
- Street Singer - "Reynardine" sung by Chris Leo
- Lute Player - Music by John Dowland, played by James Grace
The production team was:
- Set and costume design - Vivienne Gray
- Assistant to director - Elza-Lynne Kruger
- Stage Manager - Clifford Graham
- Assistant Stage Manager - Elza-Lynne Kurger
- Set construction - Bruce Edwards, Elza-Lynne Kruger, Clifford Graham
- Scenic artist - Vivienne Gray
- Lighting & Sound design - Gary Fargher
- Lighting operator - Franklin Steyn
- Sound operator - Wendy Thompson
- Properties - June Edwards, Alison King, Elza-Lynne Kruger
- Costume - Carynn Underhill
- Publicity - Clifford Graham
- Poster/programme art & design - Mike Moss
The show was also presented at the Artscape in May 2011.
Cape Amateur Theatre Awards
CDS Awards
CDS Certificates
CDS Members Choice Awards
- BEST SET: Vivienne Gray (winner)
CDS Awards
- Best Actor: Brian de Kock
CDS Certificates
- Vivienne Gray: For Outstanding Set
- Gary Fargher: For Lighting and Sound
CDS Members Choice Awards
- Best Actor: Brian de Kock
- Best Play