Original South African Youth Production Celebrates SA’s Diverse Myths and Legends.
I bet you’ve heard of the Tokoloshes. They’re trending on Twitter, they’re igniting Instagram, they are the face of Facebook, and not for the right reasons. But don’t worry, Tiny the Tokoloshe is on a mission to change the reputation of Tokoloshe’s all over the country. After all, they’re delightful dream weavers, not hairy scary creatures!
Tiny the Tokoloshe and Other African Tales is a fun-filled, home-grown theatre experience for the whole family. This 60 minute show is jam-packed with classic and original stories from across the country, bringing together the ancient magical myths of African villages with the legends of the platteland narrated by Oom Schalk Lourens, and the toe-tapping tales of Johannesburg townships.
Each story is woven through music and song, taking the audience on an eclectic journey through the histories and cultures of our vibrant country, making friends and learning to love each other along the way.
While aimed at the youth, mom and dad will most definitely also find this production entertaining – and even learn a thing or two!
Tiny The Tokoloshe And Other African Tales is running at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Studio from 6 – 29 September. Tickets from R150 available through Computicket.
Contact geraldine@montetheatre.co.za for school or group discounts.
Show Information:
- Running Time: 60mins
- Age Restriction: None/Family show
- Directed by Néka Da Costa
- Devised in collaboration with the company.
- Cast: Quinton Manning, Sibusiso Mkhize, Lesego Chabedi, Nyeleti Ndubane
- Set and Costume design by Amy–Sue Lithgow
- Lighting design by Luke Draper
- Production managed by Harry Faulkner
- Produced by VR Theatrical
ABOUT VR THEATRICAL
TINY THE TOKOLOSHE AND OTHER AFRICAN TALES marks VR THEATRICAL’s third youth theatre production after PETER AND THE WOLF and THE LITTLE PRINCE.
They also produced the South African premieres of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH, AVENUE Q and ROCK OF AGES. Most recently they had audiences dancing in the isles with HERE’S TO YOU – THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL SONGBOOK which will be returning next year after a sold out season.
