Introducing the magic and joy of live theatre to young ones
Peoples Theatre is exited to bring you an ensemble of African stories particularly appealing to children.
Peoples Theatre is determined to bring the very best in theatre for children and will return with an audience favourite, Beneath African Skies, for a limited season.
The show will run until April 10.
The production is to introduce the magic and joy of live theatre to young audiences. The emphasis is on the value of books and reading.
Familiar stories are acted out in a creative format told with Peoples Theatre’s trademark wit and great musical numbers.
Audience participation is encouraged, reminding learners that reading and books are filled with fun.
Showtimes for schools are Monday to Friday at 09:00 and 11:00 and the showtimes for the public are 10:30 and 14:30 on weekends and school holidays.
Tickets cost R145 per person, R100 per member of the Peoples Theatre Club and R115 per person accompanying club members.
Interested schools can contact the theatre for costs.
Active audience participation is greatly encouraged, with all Covid-19 protocols in place.
Book early to avoid disappointment
For more information or to book your tickets contact 082 450 6524 or send an email info@peoplestheatre.co.za
More about the production
South Africa is a melting pot of different people from many races, colours and creeds. This has resulted in a rich heritage of wonderful stories with their roots firmly in African soil.
To set the scene is an African landscape that transforms itself, as the wonders of the land become the backdrop to the myths and legends acted out by a group of talented professional actors.
Directors Jill Girard and Keith Smith carefully craft this production to entertain and educate young minds into a greater understanding of the wonderful stories and the rich heritage that exist in South Africa like never before.
Beautiful hand-crafted masks and puppets allow the actors to transform into the many different animals that inhabit the land. A soundtrack of extraordinary effects underscores all the action and interaction of this moving piece of children’s theatre.
Well-known African songs live side by side with their contemporary counterparts, ensuring this becomes a whole musical experience children will love.
“If we don’t nurture and create theatre for children, there will be no theatre for future generations. We believe in developing our audiences of tomorrow. This is where it all begins.
“It’s been a tough two years not being able to do what we love, bringing magic into the minds and hearts of children, so we are so thrilled we’re now able to stage Beneath African Skies in association with Joburg Theatre,” said Girard.
Come and take part as we journey through the sun-drenched landscape under blue African skies, starring Peoples Theatre audience favourites Noni Mkhonto, Luciano Zuppa and Yamikana Mahaka-Phiri.
