John, Namibia’s Van Gogh?

“Last year was the thirtieth anniversary of his death, and I felt that there was not enough done to celebrate his life.” Says Sandy Rudd the Theatre Director for a play that celebrates the life of the late legendary Namibian Visual Artist John Muafangejo, at the National Theatre of Namibia (NTN). “He was just a man but also a visionary, …

The Benefit of the Melody

Music has been attributed with healing powers since ancient times, with even Hippocrates, considered the founder of medicine, having been known to use music as part of his treatment plan for patients. Today, science has backed up the belief in the healing properties of song and confirmed melodies psychological and physiological effects, with reputable institutions such as Harvard Medical School …

Sunshine, Dreams and Bravery

In a one woman playmakers production, that has toured Namibia to rave reviews and avid applause, Lize Ehlers is about to take to the stage as Sunshine Fontein in ‘Sunny van die Suide‘ at the Warehouse Theatre in Windhoek. The play is touted as both hilarious and serious, and 99FM’s MYD Art spoke to this years Namibian Theatre and Film …

The MYD Show : 24 – Learning to Trust Yourself

Self-Trust is reliance on your own character, ability, strength, and truth. While these are important values on which to build, most of us have spent our lives listening to the advice of others. We have been socialised to believe that we do not know what is best for ourselves and that others know what is best for us. This forms …

Drama Means To Do

  Sandy Rudd, Namibia’s Theatre Director Extraordinaire sat down with 99FM’s MYD Art to talk motivation. “Motivation is created when you find your passion, you can’t be motivated without passion. If you don’t have a burning desire that burns through your veins then nothing will motivate you. You need to be excited about what you are doing. Your heart needs …