Legendary talk radio host joins pantomime
Snow White, on The Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre from November 3 to December 23.
EXECUTIVE producer Bernard Jay is thrilled to announce the signing of legendary talk radio host John Robbie to play the role of Major Dumb-Ou of the Royal Palace of Cool Cornucopia, in Janice Honeyman’s 2018 pantomime, Snow White, on The Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre, from November 3 to December 23.
“I’ve listened to John Robbie for years and loved his passion, his honesty and his confrontation on controversial issues,” said writer/director Janice Honeyman.
He recently retired after thirty years on 702, having built an unrivalled reputation on air for professionalism, integrity and fairness. Archbishop Desmond Tutu once told John Robbie that his show was not a radio show but a mission.
“For many years my mum put on the Christmas panto in my home town of Greystones in Ireland,” admits John Robbie. “As kids we had parts and I have never forgotten the fun of it all. Now, after thirty years on radio, I have the chance to re-live it all again on the professional stage. I was thrilled when approached by Bernard Jay and Janice Honeyman and, although terrified, accepted readily. I cannot wait. However,” he continued, “I warn you that I don’t normally sing and when I do, I don’t sing normally! Roll on the Festive Season!”
Snow White also stars South African movie, television, stage and comedy star Desmond Dube as Dame Dolla Diddledaddledoodledragon and comedian Ben Voss as the Wicked Queen Hildegonda Hoggenham.
Performance times vary according to the Festive Season schedule – consult www.joburgtheatre.com to get exact dates and times. Tickets range from R245 to R375 and can be booked at www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling 0861 670 670.
A fabulous range for groups available by calling the theatre’s VIP Ticketing Office on 011 877 6917 or 011 877 6853.
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