2009–10 season > Coming Home > Free extras
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As you enter the world of Athol Fugard’s homeland in all its rich complexity, treat yourself to an authentic taste of South Africa with cocktails especially created for Coming Home. The Amarula Cream features a South African liqueur made from African Marula tree fruit, while the Van der Hum takes its name from a golden, tangerine-flavored liqueur from the Cape Winelands of South Africa. Further immerse yourself in South Africa with the lobby exhibition of photographs taken by Gordon Edelstein, who visited Fugard’s homeland before directing Coming Home. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, arrive early for free docent presentations at 7pm, and on select Fri/Sat/Sun evenings, enjoy free pre-show tastings.
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Docent presentations
Look inside each play and its development at Berkeley Rep. A 30-minute presentation takes place one hour before every Tuesday and Thursday 8PM performance.
Can’t come on a Tuesday or Thursday? Drop by the Orinda Library for a 60-minute talk with Berkeley Rep’s docents in the Gallery Room on January 20, starting at 7pm. Click here for a complete calendar of Orinda Library events.
Post-show discussions
Stick around for a lively 30-minute Q&A with the cast or other company members.
- Thursday, February 4
- Tuesday, February 9
- Friday, February 19
Teen Night
Teen Night gives Bay Area teens the opportunity to attend the first preview of a Berkeley Rep play for an extremely discounted price, with dinner and a behind-the-scenes pre-show workshop with an artist from the show. Click here to learn more. To reserve your space, call Teen Council at 510 647–2972 or e-mail teencouncil@berkeleyrep.org.
- Friday, January 15
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Free tastings
Join us for complimentary tastings! Sample wine, beer, chocolate, champagne, vodka, organic produce or other delights before select Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm and Sunday 7pm performances. New tasting events are being added all the time, so be sure to check back often!
- Friday, January 22: Almare / 7pm
- Saturday, January 23: Artesa Winery / 7pm
- Sunday, January 24: Raymond Vineyards / 6pm
- Friday, January 29: Bison Brewing Company / 7pm
- Saturday, January 30: Kokomo Wines / 7pm
- Sunday, January 31: Ale Industries / 6pm
- Friday, February 5: Bison Brewing Company / 7pm
- Sunday, February 7: Artesa Winery / 6pm
- Friday, February 12: Angeline’s Louisiana Kitchen / 7pm
- Saturday, February 13: Artesa Winery / 7pm
- Friday, February 19: Artesa Winery / 7pm
- Sunday, February 21: Ale Industries / 6pm
specialty cocktails
The Amarula Cream
Amarula Cream, a South African liqueur made from African Marula tree fruit (a favorite elephant snack), blends delightfully with Crème de Cacao, Amaretto and milk. ($8)
The Van der Hum
Made in the Cape Winelands of South Africa, Van der Hum is a unique tangerine-flavored liqueur that mixes beautifully with Korbel brandy, orange juice and cranberry juice. ($8)
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in-kind sponsors
Bistro Liaison / Darling Flower Shop / Peet’s Coffee and Tea / Raymond Vineyards / Semifreddi’s / TCHO / Tomatina
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