Peace activist commemorated
An American peace activist who was killed by an Israeli bulldozer is commemorated in a University of Otago theatre studies programme and Afterburner production opening tonight.
My Name is Rachel Corrie is based on the writings of 23-year-old Rachel Corrie, who was crushed by an Israeli bulldozer in the Gaza Strip in 2003 while trying to protect a Palestinian home from demolition.
The play reveals an idealistic and compassionate young woman who is fiercely committed to making the world a better place.
"I can't cool boiling waters in Russia.
"I can't be Picasso.
"I can't be Jesus.
"I can't save the planet single-handedly.
"I can wash dishes," she wrote before her death.
Nadya Shaw Bennett performs as Rachel Corrie in the one-person play, which is directed by Stuart Young and designed by Martyn Roberts.
My Name is Rachel Corrie opens at Allen Hall at 7.30 tonight and plays until March 7.
Chamber ensemble performs
The Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra chamber ensemble performs at 8pm tomorrow at St Paul's Cathedral, in Dunedin.
The programme is:
The Four Seasons (Vivaldi), Concerto in D Minor for 2 Violins and Orchestra (Bach), Nocturne for Violoncello and Strings (Tchaikovsky), Concerto in G Major for Flute and Orchestra (Mozart) and Canon for 3 Violins and Basso Continuo (Pachelbel).
