ONE of the most beloved children’s theatres, Peoples Theatre, proudly presents another series of timeless tales, Rumpelstiltskin, The Emperor’s New Clothes and so many more, in this year’s magical production of Story Book Theatre on stage from September 2 to September 29.
Children will fall in love with their favourite bookshelf classics all over again when they experience the enchanted world of books, which dynamic duo Jill Girard and Keith Smith creatively bring to stage.
“Our aim has always been to share the wonder of books and reading with children. To bring life back to all the most dearly loved stories and give children something memorable to carry with them after the curtain falls,” said Girard.
The Story Book Theatre series has always been extremely popular and in past years has seen sold out performances.
In 2019, it’ll be no different. With great fairy tales the likes of The Honest Woodcutter, Little Red Riding Hood, The Tinderbox, The Princess and the Pea and Hansel and Gretel.
All taking centre stage, the only thing left is a superb cast to perform them – together with the audience who become an integral and interactive part of the show.
This is exactly what the young audiences will get with the skills of actors like Nonhlanhla Mkhonto, Joelle Rochecouste, Luciano Zuppa, Katlego Nche and introducing Raymond Skinner. All professional performers are highly proficient in musical theatre and have appeared in numerous Peoples Theatre shows.
The cast will bring this year’s Story Book Theatre classics alive through the use of engaging narration, music, movement, puppetry and, of course, exciting audience interaction.
And what unforgettable children’s musical theatre production would be complete without contemporary child-friendly music, which is what musical director Dale Scheepers has provided in his kaleidoscope of toe-tapping renditions of popular hit songs.
Providing the colour and breathing vibrant life into the stories is the stunning set design by Grant Knottenbelt and glorious fun costumes by Merry Whillier.
StoryBook Theatre is aimed at young audiences, generally from tree to 10 years, and is one event Johannesburg’s youngsters should not be missing this spring.
Performance times are Mondays to Friday at 9am and 11am, Saturdays at 10.30am and 2.30pm, as well as all Sundays and public holidays.
Ticket prices are R140 for general public or R100 for members of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club.
You can become a member for R120.
Special school performances are available at R80 per learner, plus for every 20 learners there is one complimentary ticket per educator – extra educators R80 each and all other accompanying adults are R100 each.
Contact Peoples Theatre on 011 403 1563/2340 for more information.
To book tickets call Sean or Beth on 011 403 1563/2340 or email the theatre at info@peoplestheatre.co.za
For more information visit www.peoplestheatre.co.za
