Disney’s Jungle Book is finally back on stage
The Peoples Theatre invites you to Boogie with Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids.
After the production was closed due to Covid-19 in March 2020, The Peoples Theatre is pleased to announce a limited run of Disney’s The Jungle Book Kids from June 13 to 17.
A few days after opening to rave reviews, the South African president announced a three week Covid-19 lockdown, which resulted in the theatre remaining closed for two years.
The Peoples Theatre is thrilled children in Johannesburg will once again be boogying down to this endearing favourite.
More about the production
This all-time children’s classic is produced by Jill Girard and Keith Smith.
“This ensures that not only will Gauteng audiences be entertained by the magic of Disney’s treatment of Rudyard Kipling’s classic story but also by the wonderful songs.
Coenraad Rall is the music director, set by Grant Knottenbelt and choreography by the world-renowned Sandy Dyer Richardson.
“The production will bring all the essential ingredients that will make this a memorable, theatrical experience,” said Girard and Smith.
The Jungle Book is about a young boy named Mowgli and his host of animal friends in the jungle. This story has been a hit with children since it was published in 1893
The Peoples Theatre production features a delightful cast of professional actors and talented children who will magically weave their way through the jungle capturing the imagination of every child in the audience while allowing them to participate in the action of this much-loved favourite.
Come and meet all of Mowgli’s unforgettable friends in this colourful production, sing and dance along to the instantly recognizable hits, while Mowgli learns valuable life lessons on his journey to the Man Village, where he belongs.
Baloo will be played by one of Peoples Theatre’s favourite performers, Luciano Zuppa, Baloo is an easygoing and fun-loving character who shirks at responsibility.
He is a sleepy old bear who teaches Mowgli the law of the jungle and is well known for his song The Bare Necessities during their adventure through the jungle.
Baloo eventually realises that the man village is the best place for Mowgli. Bagheera is Mowgli’s mentor and protector and is tasked with getting Mowgli to the man village, but he is met with many obstacles along the way, Bagheera will be played by the wonderful Yamikani Mahaka-Phiri, who was recently seen in Beneath African Skies.
Kaa will be played by Noni Mkhonto another favourite at Peoples Theatre. Kaa is surprisingly one of Mowgli’s wise mentors and friends. who is also feared throughout the jungle for her mesmerising hunger dance. She plays her part in getting Mowgli to safety.
Shere Khan is a vicious man-eating Bengal Tiger who is the main villain and the arch-enemy of Mowgli and will be played by Micah Stojakovic. This is Micah’s debut show at Peoples Theatre but he is recognisable from the various productions he appeared in while studying at Stageworx School of Performing Arts.
“Having produced critically-acclaimed children’s theatre for over 30 years, with sold-out successes such as Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Shrek and Seussical to mention but a few, Peoples Theatre was facing imminent closure when a partnership with the Joburg Theatre was created to produce this fabulous show.
“Together with the generosity of private sponsors, Collett Dawson, Sandy Dyer Richardson, Sean McGrath and Title Card Productions, we are back on stage,” Girard concluded.
Book your tickets
Previews for the production begin June 13 with the official opening taking place on Youth Day, June 16, and runs until July 17.
Show times for schools are weekdays at 09:00 and 11:00 and for the public on weekends and school holidays at 10:30 and 14:30. Tickets cost R155 per person for members of the public, R110 if you are a member of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club and R125 for public accompanying members.
Contact the theatre directly for school group rates.
For more information or to make a booking contact 011 877 6841 or send an email to info@peoplestheatre.co.za
You can also book online at www.joburgtheatre.com or www.peoplestheatre.co.za
