Director, Tinarie van Wyk-Loots, urges audiences to prepare for a thrilling ride of goosebumps and gasps, as the award-winning acting couple, Cintaine Schutte and Carel Nel, movingly and delicately explore the complexity and messiness of beginning a new relationship, highlighting the unconventional ways we pursue and negotiate love. Van Wyk-Loots states, “Directing this play by David Elridge, who is one of the most talented playwrights of his times, is an incredible privilege. The chemistry between the cast is contagious and real, giving an authentic exploration of what modern relationships often look like. This production premiered at the Stellenbosch Woordfees to raving reviews, and Joburg audiences can expect a magical performance that offers an intimate look at the first fragile moments of risking it all for love.”

The Market Theatre Foundation’s Artistic Director, Greg Homann, adds that this play offers audiences an opportunity to see two outstanding performers that capture the ordinary in a compelling and entertaining way. “We’re excited to stage this brilliant piece of contemporary playwriting, which the talented team behind it has now placed so well in a recognizable South African context.  The raw and effortless connection shared by real-life partners, Cintaine Schutte and Carel Nel, makes for amazing chemistry and storytelling. As human beings, we have our ideas of love and relate to it in our own unique ways, and ’n Begin is that kind of production that invites us to evaluate how we negotiate love, with all our baggage in tow,” says Homann.

This month of love, don’t miss this delicate, funny, and playful encounter of two characters trying to connect. Special Valentine’s Day specials are available for the performance on 14 February. Tickets across the limited 3-week run for ’n Begin are available via Webtickets.