This original adaptation of the well-known fairytale will be on stage at The Lyric at Gold Reef City from tomorrow (Friday) until July 23.
Set on a mystical, magical Caribbean island, Puss in Boots is a laugh-a-minute and features great audience participation, breath-taking sets, gorgeous costumes and toe-tapping tunes sure to enthral both young and old during the July school holidays.
Starring everybody’s favourite famous feline in footwear, along with a host of fabulous new characters, Puss in Boots offers the best in family entertainment this winter.
Written and directed by Steven Stead and designed by Greg King, the story of Puss in Boots is brought to life by a stellar cast which includes Earl Gregory as the booted hero, Ilse Klink as the good fairy Calypso Honeybunch, Michael Richard playing the evil shape-shifting goblin wizard, Grimbsy Withergood, Sean John Louw as the hapless miller’s son, Tom Marzipan, Darren King as Mother Merry Marzipan, and Zak Hendrikz, Londiwe Dhlomo-Dhlamini, Yamikani Mahaka-Phiri and Caitlin Kilburn as some of Puss’ friends.
This extravagant stage production is choreographed by Janine Bennewith with lighting by theatre veteran Denis Hutchinson under the musical direction of Rowan Bakker.
“Following the resounding success of Shrek The Musical, we are excited to bring this legendary pantomime to Gold Reef City,” says Noeleen Bruton, director of marketing for Tsogo Sun.
“It’s an enchanting winter pantomime to be enjoyed these holidays by the entire family, not just the kids.”
Puss in Boots performances will start at 2.30pm on Wednesday, 2.30pm and 7.30pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 11am and 4pm on Sunday.