Seymour Centre, Sydney and then travelling regionally.
With a cast of just Alexandria Steffensen and Phillip Hinton playing three different roles this is another small production (see 39 Steps review) swinging into Sydney's crowded theatre market at present.
The story is below:
In a tiny village in the South African countryside live seventeen year old Veronica and her aging grandfather, Buks.Her strong desire to leave the valley and follow her dreams is matched only by his determination to protect her and to resist the inevitable changes enveloping them. A newcomer to the village further threatens the simple life they have lived for so long.
This play from Athol Fugard, South Africa’s greatest playwright, resonates not only as a touching personal tale but as a metaphor for the emerging South Africa.
Look it's all nice and cute, however this one act wonder is slightly on the dull side and the story is quiet predictable.
The Valley Song is a sweet story, but after doing my research on South Africa it is hardly a sweet place.
The Valley song is definitely a one hit wonder, Valley Song grabs two stars.
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