Naava
Piatka brings to the Fringe her own personal tribute to her
mother, Chayela Rosental, a product of the Vilna Ghetto in Poland
who suffered labour camps in Estonia and in Latvia when the ghetto
was destroyed by the SS.
On
her liberation in 1945 she had a successful career as an actress
and cabaret singer even performing on Broadway in Yiddish Theatre
following onto her emigration to South Africa.
Ms
Piatka, although born in South Africa moved to the USA in 1977 and
only learned much of her mothers history following her death and
it inspired this piece to be created in celebration of her mother
and the inspiration she still provides to her daughter.
The
story is told by Naava herself, and through her mother together
with some songs accompanied by Lucy Holstedt on piano.
It
is obviously a project very close to Ms Piatka's heart and her
emotions are very near the surface throughout.
A
fine performance from a talented actress
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