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Anton Steyn as Ali Hakim
Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Anton Steyn as Ali Hakim. Anton has proven himself an accomplished actor in many plays for ATKV-PEAAT and PEMADS including The Government Inspector, As Die Kat Weg Is... and A Few Good Men. In 2009 he turned his hand to musical theatre playing the whimsical title role in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown for PEMADS and last year he took on the triple challenges of … [Read more...] about Anton Steyn as Ali Hakim
Neil Leachman as Jud Fry
Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Neil Leachman as Jud Fry. Neil is well known to theatre and concert goers in PE as a gifted Sound Engineer as well as a talented musician. It has been many years since he performed on stage and he is finding the experience very exciting and stimulating. "Being able to work with such well established actors and production crew, especially Robin, has given me the most … [Read more...] about Neil Leachman as Jud Fry
Damien Anderson as Will Parker
Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Damien Anderson (@damien_anderson) as Will Parker. Damien started his G&S theatre journey in 2008 when he was cast as "Harry the Horse" in Guys & Dolls. Since then he has performed in many productions on all of the Port Elizabeth stages. 2009 saw Damien appointed to the Marketing Portfolio on the G&S Committee which has kept him busy off stage whilst still … [Read more...] about Damien Anderson as Will Parker
Faye Gatley as Ado Annie Carnes
Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Faye Gatley as Ado Annie Carnes. Faye Gatley is a singer, songwriter and professional performer. Faye first entered the theatre world in Fiddler on the Roof in 2005 for G&S. In 2007 she appeared in Footloose and then won her first lead role as "Paris" in the PEMADS pantomime Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood for which she received the award for Best … [Read more...] about Faye Gatley as Ado Annie Carnes
Yolande Farrow as Aunt Eller
Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Yolande Farrow as Aunt Eller. Yolande is an accomplished actress and singer who has graced the PE stage in numerous productions for G&S, PEMADS, and the PE Shakespearean Festival as well as professional productions. Just for a little variety she has also worked as Stage Manager, served on the G&S Committee, done props and co-ordinated revues. Yolande has many … [Read more...] about Yolande Farrow as Aunt Eller
Mandi Polley as Laurey Williams
Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Mandi Polley as Laurey Williams. Mandi has found it incredibly fulfilling playing the wonderfully 3-Dimensional role of Laurey in only her 8th production. For G&S she appeared in Back to Broadway in 2010 and Crazy in Love this year. Prior to these she appeared in Shelter and Funny Girl at Theodor Herzl, Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood and Thoroughly Modern … [Read more...] about Mandi Polley as Laurey Williams
Andile Ace Magxaki as Curley McLain
Oklahoma! is being staged at the Savoy Theatre from 18 May to 4 June 2011 (run extended due to demand) and one of the leads is Andile "Ace" Magxaki as Curley McLain. Ace has been a regular on the G&S stage for many shows including Cabaret, Footloose, Guys & Dolls and featured in our Valentine's Cabaret for 2011, Crazy In Love. He also appeared as the loveable Schroeder in You're a Good Man Charlie Brown for PEMADS. Oklahoma has been an exciting journey for him in his first lead role. … [Read more...] about Andile Ace Magxaki as Curley McLain
Vote for Oklahoma!
The buzz has already started for this year's classic musical from the PE Gilbert & Sullivan Society. The principals and cast are hard at work putting together a show that we believe will be the highlight of the year. Robin Williams is working her magic as Director, Candice Johnstone is putting everyone through their paces on the choreography front, Shawn Lyon returns as Musical Director and David Limbert shines as the G&S Lighting Designer for this much loved hit show. Shan Sabbadin is … [Read more...] about Vote for Oklahoma!
Oklahoma! Opens 18 May in Port Elizabeth
Rehearsals are well underway for the dazzling Gilbert and Sullivan production of Oklahoma! which opens with a Patrons & Press Night on Wednesday 18th May. The principals and cast are hard at work putting together a show that G&S believe will be the highlight of the year. Robin Williams is working her magic as Director, Candy Johnstone is putting all through their paces on the choreography front and Shawn Lyon returns as Musical Director for this classic hit. Shan Sabbadin is our much … [Read more...] about Oklahoma! Opens 18 May in Port Elizabeth
Dear Kalahari
I notice on this page displaying the Oklahoma DVD that the 'Age Restriction' restriction guideline note is 'ALL'. Now my mates at the local Gilbert and Sullivan Society are about to start auditions for this musical and I have ONE question for you: Surely you mean that there is NO age restriction i.e the note should say NONE? Of course if there are Age Restrictions of the NSVL variety then I am sure that that will spur a certain section of the populace to rush on down to book an … [Read more...] about Dear Kalahari
People Will Say We’re In Love
The Port Elizabeth Gilbert & Sullivan Society is excited to announce auditions for their major production in 2011, the timeless classic Oklahoma!. Award winning Director Robin Williams will once again head the Production Team and joining her will be Shawn Lyon as Musical Director and Candice Johnstone as Choreographer. This family show calls for people of all ages, singers, dancers, actors and backstage crew to come along, audition and join in the fun both on and off the stage. The … [Read more...] about People Will Say We’re In Love
