It is hard to define just what makes a great show or business for that matter. For me the conviction that the G&S Society's upcoming production of Hairspray will be a smash hit at the Savoy Theatre in Gqeberha from 20 September to 7 October was strong whilst watching two numbers from rehearsals last night. Enetering the Savoy Theatre, evidence of feverish work and activity was all around as stage props were being hammered, sawed and wrought into shape in the foyer, bar area and … [Read more...] about I am Gonna Go Out on a Limb Here and Predict that Hairspray Will Completely Sell Out
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Woodridge College and Preparatory School students to bring District Six The Musical to life
From August 3rd to the 5th, Woodridge College and Preparatory School will be staging David Kramer and Taliep Petersen’s award-winning District Six, The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. First performed 30 years ago, District Six, The Musical is a story set against the forced removal of a community by the apartheid regime, and celebrates and recreates some of the vibrant musical culture that was part of the 1960s District Six. “When I chose this particular musical almost a year ago, I had no … [Read more...] about Woodridge College and Preparatory School students to bring District Six The Musical to life
Dan Patlanksy Winter Tour
Port Elizabeth is in for a treat as blues-phenomenon, Dan Patlanksy, heads to the friendly city for one performance only as part of his Winter Tour 2013. Patlanksy, who is the most respected blues artist to ever come out of South Africa, will be performing at the Savoy Theatre on Saturday the 20th of July. Dan Patlansky, who just won a golden 2013 Standard Bank Ovation Award (the only one for 2013’s festival), will be making his way to Port Elizabeth from the Grahamstown National Arts … [Read more...] about Dan Patlanksy Winter Tour
Fiela’s Child
One of South Africa's most beloved tales will be playing out on the Savoy Theatre stage from 8 to 19 November. The Port Elizabeth Gilbert and Sullivan Society are deep into rehearsals for Ian von Memerty's FIELA's CHILD. The original novel, Fiela Se Kind was written by Daleen Mathee and the movie made Shaleen Surtee-Richards a star. Daleen Mathee then translated the novel into English (available on Kalahari) and Ian von Memerty realised that this most beautiful of South African stories would … [Read more...] about Fiela’s Child
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!
