Back by popular demand at The Centurion Theatre and festival debut at Aardklop 2025.
After sold-out runs in Gauteng and the Western Cape, Ingrid: A Flame in the Snow returns to The Centurion Theatre for a limited run — driven by overwhelming requests from audiences who missed it or want to see it again. And, with great pride, the production also makes its festival debut at Aardklop 2025, where Ingrid Jonker’s voice and story will continue to resonate.
“We are incredibly grateful for the heartwarming feedback and support from audiences across the country. It is a great privilege for us to present this production again at The Centurion Theatre, and now to take Ingrid’s words to new audiences at Aardklop. We hope it will touch and inspire many more people.” — Tiaan Kirsten-Lubbe, Co-Producer and Co-Director
”With every performance, it feels like Ingrid’s voice shines brighter, and the more people experience her story, the more it dawns on us that this story needs to be heard nationwide. We look forward to moving Aardklop’s audiences with this work.” — Lian Sachse, Co-Producer and Co-Director.
What Media have said:
”Te diep en ongelooflik goed aangebied om sommer net ligtelik oor te skryf. Die spontane, onmiddellike staande toejuiging het alles gesê.”
“Absolutely blown away by the powerhouse performance and the masterful direction. What a privilege to witness such raw talent and storytelling.”
“Alles met deernis, pragtig, gevoelvol, outentiek en met passie.”
“Excellent production, outstanding aktrise. What is there to improve after the standing ovation?”
“Ek was absoluut oorweldig deur die krag en emosie van hierdie produksie. Dit bly by jou lank nadat jy die teater verlaat het.”
“’n Meesleurende ervaring — rou, eerlik, diep ontroerend. Dit het my met trane in my oë en ’n swaar hart laat sit, maar ook met hoop.”
“Die spontane, onmiddellike staande toejuiging het alles gesê. Beslis ’n stuk waarvoor jy tyd moet maak om te gaan kyk.”
“’n Kragtige herinnering aan Ingrid Jonker se menslikheid en genialiteit. ’n Storie wat elke Suid-Afrikaner behoort te ken.”
“Dit was briljant. ’n Produksie vol deernis, passie en rou emosie.”
“Ek het die stuk as katarsies ervaar. Jy kan nie help om saam met Ingrid te voel nie — in haar liefde, haar vreugde, haar pyn.”
About the production
Ingrid: A Flame in the Snow is an original, new production that depicts the intense and complex love affair between Ingrid Jonker and André P. Brink, based on their personal and uncensored letters to each other. Through Ingrid’s timeless poetry – with original new settings – and excerpts from their correspondence, the production unfolds as a musical and dramatic journey through their passion, heartbreak and longing. The piece offers a unique look at Ingrid’s search for love, her struggle with depression and her inability to escape the darkness that followed her, even in the midst of her reckless hope. With music, words and acting, her story is brought to life: fragile, honest and unapproachable. It is a celebration of Ingrid’s voice and the legacy of her words that continue to inspire new generations.
Performers:
Lizelle Pike as Ingrid Jonker
Chanie Jonker op Klavier
Creative Team:
Regie: Nadia Beukes
Mede-Regie: Tiaan Kirsten-Lubbe & Lian Sachse
Teks en Nuwe Toonsettings: Jak J. Brits
Musikale Regie en Klavier: Chanie Jonker
Stel- en Kosteumontwerp: Ashleigh Hilton
Ligte-ontwerp: Tiaan Kirsten-Lubbe
Verhoogbestuur: Rix Haji-Loucas
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Book Now:
Die Centurion Teater:
12 September 2025 at 19:30
13 September 2025 at 11:00 and 16:00
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Aardklop 2025 – Festival:
7 Oktober 2025 at 19:30
8 Oktober 2025 at 13:30
Book – www.aardklop.co.za