Unique production of Little Prince classic

AN adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s classic French fable, The Little Prince comes to Durban’s DUT Courtyard Theatre for a short run from 1 to 3 November as part of an extensive national tour honouring the story’s 75th anniversary.

Presented by Alliance Francaise de Durban, and directed by Clara Vaughan and Mwenya B Kabwe, The Little Prince will be a magical re-telling of the story using an innovative and playful fusion of art forms – storytelling, music and circus – in multiple languages, creating a unique South African inspired production of this French masterpiece, for adults and children alike.

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Originally written in French, The Little Prince is the world’s most translated book, outside religious works. It is translated in 300 languages including English, Zulu, Afrikaans and Xhosa.

Set and Costume Design of The Little Prince is by Wilhelm Disbergen; lighting design by Sibusiso David Ndumndum; choreography by Daniel Buckland and sound design by João Orecchia.

Tickets are R80 for the public; R60 for Alliance Francaise de Durban members and OAPs; and R40 for learners and students with student ID.

Advance booking is open for the Durban season through Computicket outlets; telephonic bookings on 0861 915 8000, and online bookings at www.computicket.com, or Alliance Francaise de Durban on 031 312 9582.

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