Experience the magic of ‘Matilda', ‘Master Harold' and ‘Sarafina' on stage in Joburg this June
Matilda The Musical Jr
Roald Dahl's classic book is set to come to extraordinary life on stage for the very first time in Joburg this week.
The play tells the story of Matilda, a gifted little girl with telekinetic powers.
The youngster lives a tumultuous life with her parents and the show chronicles her bid to free herself, using her brilliant mind.
Directed by Jill Girard, the leading role will be alternated between 10-year-olds, Amira Nathan, Zia Kani and Peo-entle Pitso.
Meanwhile, Miss Honey will be played by Amelia Stephens, Luciano Zuppa will take on the role of Miss Agatha Trunchbull, with Jordan Rogers and Raymond Skinner starring as Matilda's parents.
Where: The Peoples Theatre at the Joburg Theatre.
When: Currently until July 27. Show times differ, depending on the day.
Master Harold and the Boys
This play by the renowned late Athol Fugard is directed by Warona Seane and stars Sello Maake KaNcube, Daniel Anderson and Lebohang Motaung.
It is set in South Africa during apartheid in 1950 and the play depicts how institutionalised racism, bigotry or hatred can become absorbed by those who live under it.
Where:Theatre On The Square
When: Currently until June 29. Show times differ, depending on the day.
Sarafina!
This special restaging of the critically acclaimed musical is a tribute to Dr Mbongeni Ngema.
Directed by Mpho Molepo, the story unfolds in the wake of the historic events of 1976, when approximately 200,000 black students united in protest against the apartheid regime's oppressive education system.
Where: Mandela Theatre at Joburg Theatre.
When: Runs until Sunday, June 15, 11am.
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