The Peoples Theatre
There’s no better way to celebrate Heritage Month than with an amazing Peoples Theatre original production – enjoy Stories from the Old Calabash on stage at Peoples Theatre for a strictly limited season from 10 – 29 September 2024.
Stories from the Old Calabash draws from the richness of African storytelling, with magical and grand stories of wonderous events that have been passed on from generations to generations.
This production is a collection of indigenous folk tales from across the continent to inspire, entertain and educate. This interactive specifically curated production will tell tales of people from all races, colours and creeds while promoting literacy in both young and old.
Join us this Heritage month to explore with creatures and characters across the majestic savannah. Stories from the Old Calabash is accompanied with an assortment of well-known pop music hits that all will enjoy, beats and melodies rooted firmly in African soil that will get the audience members up on their feet. This show is one not to be missed!!
For this segment of the year we have specially included tour dates that are available to schools that are unable to attend the show at Peoples Theatre.
Stories from the Old Calabash Creative Team:
- Produced and Directed by Jill Girard and Keith Smith
- Set Design by Grant Knottenbelt
- Costumes by Luciano Zuppa
- Choreography by Sandy Richardson Dyer
- Musical Direction by Coenraad Rall
- Publicity by Collett Dawson of The CoLab Network
Peoples Theatre is exited to present to you an ensemble of talented performers who will take you on this great African adventure!
The Cast
- Luciano Zuppa – Chief, Leopard, Lion, Rhino, Crocodile farmer
- Palesa Makhalima – Rabbit, Crow, Tortoise, The Brave Kid, Impala
- Lesedi Mpshe – Fox, Elephant, Jackal, Snake, Frog
- Junior Geel – Goat, Cow, Zebra, Buffalo
Show Information
Stories from the Old Calabash
Dates:
10 – 29 September 2024
Times:
Schools : Tuesday to Friday at 9am and 11am
Public : 10h30 and 14h30 – Weekends and school holidays
Venue:
Peoples Theatre at Joburg Theatre
Ticket Prices:
R165 per person for members of the public
R130 if you are a member of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club
R140 for public accompanying members
For School group rates, please contact the theatre directly
Bookings:
On sale through Webtickets
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The Kids’ Club
Children who join the Kids’ Club for just R140.00 a year receive discounted rates on tickets and also get to enjoy free entrance to a show that falls closest to their birthday. Kids Club members receive fun newsletters and stand to win fabulous prizes in exciting competitions. So why not come and spend some quality time at the Peoples Theatre.
