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More than 60 students participated in this year\u2019s festival in 12 different productions.<br><br>With Hafeez Arendse, Greta Marie Mascke, Shayne Justin Joseph, Torden Van Rensburg, Cate Storm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind the glamorous lives of Cape Town&#8217;s English elite in the 1960s, James and Charlotte Ashford appear to be in full bloom: wealthy, admired, and on the brink of political success. But beneath their polished image lies a carefully constructed lavender marriage built on secrecy, sacrifice, and the quiet cost of unconditional love. As rumours of James&#8217;s sexuality spread, he is forced to choose between legacy, identity, and those he loves most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Writer and Director Skyla Cookson<br>Stage Manager Siyasanga Njobe<br><br>Photos: Nardus Engelbrecht<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The winning production of the annual Premi\u00e8re Theatre Festival showcases the best emerging actors, writers and directors from the Stellenbosch University Drama Department. This next generation of theatre makers guarantees captivating storytelling and exceptional performances. More than 60 students participated in this year\u2019s festival in 12 different productions. 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