Celebrating Peoples Theatre’s, based at Joburg Theatre, 20-year anniversary, Jill Girard and Keith Smith are thrilled to bring back one of the audience’s all-time favourites for their first production in 2020, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS.
The magic of the jungle comes alive on stage in spectacular fashion, providing children, parents and all those with a love of joy and laughter the ideal family entertainment to kick-start the year.
The jungle is soon going to be jumpin’ with a jazzy beat! Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colourful characters and your favourite songs from the movie.
Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. Along their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin’ musical rhythms of the jungle.
After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes rally together to defeat him in battle and peace is restored throughout the jungle.
Disney The Jungle Book KIDS is directed by Jill Girard and Keith Smith, with musical direction by Coenraad Rall, musical staging by Sandy (Dyer) Richardson, set and lighting design by Grant Knottenbelt and costumes by Linda Wilson
“Why The Jungle Book? It is a show filled with warmth and laughter, a show about loyalty, kindness, friendship and courage.
“We can all relate to Mowgli and his adventure in the jungles in India,” added Girard.
“This is a story that has delighted generations of children and continues to do so. It is a story that comes to life on stage as the audience becomes more and more involved in the exploits of Mowgli.
“It is the ideal show to introduce and bring young audiences into the magic of live theatre, and in so doing, encouraging a lifetime of theatre-going.”
Previews of Disney’s The Jungle Book KIDS begin on March 2 at Peoples Theatre, with the official opening taking place on March 8. The show runs until April 26.
Performance times are Mondays to Fridays at 9am and 11am, Saturdays at 10.30am and 2.30pm as well as all Sundays and public holidays.
Ticket prices are R145 for general public or R100 for members of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club.
You can become a member for R120. Contact Peoples Theatre on 011 403 1563/2340 for more information.
To book tickets call Sean on 011 403 1563/2340 or at info@peoplestheatre.co.za
Special school performances are available at R85 per learner plus for every 20 learners there is one complimentary ticket per educator – extra educators R85 each and all other accompanying adults are R105 each.
For more information visit www.peoplestheatre.co.za
