About
About The Lunchbox Theatre
Vision
A socially and environmentally conscious society in which people fulfil their creative potential and live in great harmony with each other and the natural environment.
Mission Statement
Instil positive change of attitudes and behaviour towards the environment, society, and self through interactive educational and developmental theatre experiences.
Values
Creativity, Harmony, Diversity, Equality, Progress, Support
Objectives
- Raise awareness, interest and develop knowledge of environmental and social issues through interactive theatrical experiences.
- Promote the use of drama as a highly effective educational and developmental tool.
- Identify, nurture and promote talent and provide emerging artists with opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
- Increase support and appreciation for the performing arts and in particular, Lunchbox Theatre, as a valuable community asset.
- Continue to develop Lunchbox Theatre into a well-renowned professional developmental theatre organisation.
The Lunchbox Theatre Team
STUART PALMER
Chairperson, Company Director, Actor, Facilitator, Scriptwriter and Director.
Stuart Palmer launched Lunchbox Theatre in the Garden Route in 2008. He has created 9 shows and he has travelled with his team all over the South Western and Eastern Cape and KZN.
Mncedisi Ncedani
Actor, Facilitator, Project Manager and Dreamer.
Has been Stuart Palmer’s right-hand man from the outset. And what an asset he is. You can actually feel the energy between them when they act. They are in perfect yin yang balance. Both bring a wealth of knowledge from diverse experiences to the skills base.
Amanda Valela
Actor, Dancer and Facilitator.
First and foremost, Amanda is a dancer with a natural flair for choreography. This is of great benefit to the children she teaches through Lunchbox Theatre’s After Schools Activities (ASAP) Program. She has enjoyed great success since joining the Lunchbox Theatre as an original member in 2008.
Nkho Xipula
Actor.
Nkho is a greatly admired and talented actor who performs in many of the Lunchbox Theatre Shows with great passion. He delights in dancing and passing on his skills to youngsters through the After Schools Activities Program.
Gailene Isaks
Actor.
Gailene joined the team through the Actor Training Programme funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund .She is hilarious and a great asset to the team.
Ntombi(zodwa) Ntoni
Actor & Model.
Ntombizodwa Ntoni (Zodwa) started at Lunchbox Theatre in 2018 as an assistant to Amanda Valela’s ASAP classes in local Plettenberg Bay schools. She ran her own dance classes in 2019 and 2020. She is a talented and aspiring actress with a passion for the arts. Zodwa is also a model and won Miss Charity 2018. She loves to work with kid’s and help her Community.
