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27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Bianca Amato takes centre stage: a look at 'A Doll's House Part 2' and South Africa's flourishing theatre scene
Bianca Amato with Zane Meas in 'A Doll's House Part 2'. Image: Supplied South African stage and TV actress Bianca Amato has a wealth of experience working in the US, with several Broadway shows and appearances in 'Blue Bloods', 'Elementary' and 'The Big C', under her belt. On home soil, she's celebrated for her role in 'Binnelanders' and theatre credentials. Currently starring in "A Doll's House Part 2" at Theatre on the Square, she shared her excitement about the production and discussed how its reception compares to her international experiences. 'While I was in the US, I witnessed and was part of a very robust culture of theatre-going, both in New York City (NYC) and regionally. I'm not sure how it is now, though, as the climate has changed somewhat since Covid. "But NYC is a very vital place theatrically, and I long to invest in and cultivate the same kind of joy and discernment with our company's work here in South Africa,' she revealed.. 'I feel very lucky to have performed in 1500-seaters to full houses, night after night, across the US, and to feel a part of something that is very validated, very cared for, and invested in. It was such a gift. 'And now I am experiencing SA audiences for the first time in 25 years doing this show, and I must say Joburb audiences, even when small, are really bubbly and responsive and vocally appreciative.' "A Doll's House Part 2" centres on Nora Helmer (Amato) walking away from her husband and children in 1879. She yearns for independence. However, fifteen years later, she returns home with a request that rocks the family. The script is cleverly penned to inspire debate while also offsetting the tense moments with comic levity. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Biana Amato in a scene from 'A Doll's House Part 2'. Image: Supplied On slipping into the skin of Nora, opposite Zane Meas, Charlotte Butler and Simone Neethling, she shared: 'I have had a challenge with Nora, as her choices are different to mine. And the choices she makes are very incendiary. "But I fully respect her and her path. I see her as an activist, in a sense, as someone who feels the weight of greater things driving her. For people with that kind of purpose-driven life, sacrifices inevitably need to be made. 'And there is absolute logic and clarity in her decisions. The issues arise because her choices are not selfless. And oftentimes, society finds women who are not soft and maternal, women who put their own journeys first, to be abhorrent. Whereas men are forgiven for that all the time, even celebrated. 'So when I live in Nora, I have to shed my subconscious judgement, and honour her truth, her guts, her fierce honesty, her wit, and her purpose. And I also have to embrace her hubris. The wonderful thing about the play, the brilliant thing, is that each character is flawed, and none of them are wholly right. 'But they each have valid and totally relatable viewpoints. As an audience member, you are allowed to look at relationships through these four lenses and choose your side. And I guarantee you'll change your mind a few times.
Buzz Feed
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Here's Everything We Know About "The Night Agent" Season 2
Before you scroll any further, I am BEGGING you to stop and turn on Season 1 of The Night Agent on Netflix if you haven't seen it already. Why? Because it's an exciting, well-done thriller and I don't want any Season 2 spoilers below to ruin your experience! Now, for everyone else who watched Season 1 and has been anxiously waiting for Season 2, here's a breakdown of what to know before watching the new season: Where did Season 1 leave off? In Season 1, we met Peter Sutherland, a low-level FBI agent working in the basement of the White House answering the "Night Action" phone, aka the line secret agents call when they're in trouble and need assistance. We then watched Peter, along with civilian (and sometimes love interest) Rose Larkin, figure out who the mole in the White House was, just in time for him to save President Travers from a plot to kill her. In the final scenes of the season, Peter is rewarded by the president with a position as an actual Night Agent. What is Season 2 about? The newest season kicks off nine months after the Season 1 finale in Thailand as Peter is squarely in the middle of his first Night Action mission. Of course, things immediately go awry and Peter and Rose once again find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy. According to Netflix, "working in the secretive organization Night Action in Season 2 will push Peter into a world where danger is everywhere and trust is in short supply." Peter Sutherland: Courtesy of Netflix Now officially a Night Agent, Peter has a whole new world of espionage to learn. And, as soon as a counterintelligence mission to retrieve a thumb drive containing CIA secrets goes south, Peter is once again in hiding while he works on tracking down the intel he needs to clear his name. Peter is played by Gabriel Basso, who you might recognize from The Big C or Juror #2. Rose Larkin: Courtesy of Netflix Rose, a young tech entrepreneur, is back in California, but instead of starting her own company, she's found herself taking a back seat as a programmer for a new up-and-coming company. However, things quickly take a turn when she gets a mysterious call asking her if she knows where Peter is. Rose is played by New Zealand actor Luciane Buchanan, who you may recognize from The New Legends of Monkey. Which new characters are we meeting? With almost 14 new characters (from lead to supporting), here's a look at a few of the bigger characters we're getting this season: Catherine Weaver: Courtesy of Netflix Catherine is Peter's new Night Action boss — she's a veteran of the top-secret investigative program who trains and oversees various Night Agents. Catherine is played by Amanda Warren, who you may recognize from The Leftovers and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Noor: Courtesy of Netflix Noor is an aide in the Iranian mission to the United Nations in New York. However, things get incredibly difficult for her when she tries to leverage secret information for the safety of her mother and brother in Iran. Noor is played by Arienne Mandi, who you might recognize from The L Word: Generation Q and Hawaii Five-0. Jacob Monroe: Courtesy of Netflix Jacob is an international businessman with "powerful global connections which he uses to obtain valuable information." Jacob is played by Louis Herthum, who you might recognize from Westworld, Breaking Bad, Longmire, and True Detective. Solomon: Courtesy of Netflix Solomon is the right-hand man/fixer for a powerful businessman who runs into Peter's path. Solomon is played by Berto Colon, who you might recognize from Orange is the New Black. Javad Rahmani: Courtesy of Netflix Javad is the head of Security for the Iranian mission to the United Nations and is tasked with protecting the employees and making sure they stay loyal. Javad is played by Keon Alexander, who you may recognize from Tyrant or The Expanse. Alice: Netflix / Via
