Rhythms – The Gumboots Show sets the stage for re-opening of Gold Reef City’s Lyric Theatre
The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City, voted South Africa’s Coolest Local Entertainment Place, will re-open its doors on November 13 with Rhythms – The Gumboot Show live on stage for four shows only.
The shows will take place from November 13 to November 14.
More about the show
In 1871, miners came up with their own language.
It was the language of the gumboots and it is brought back to life in this physical performance, a historical tale featuring authentic traditional South African dancing and singing. Performers use their black boots, pounding the ground and their hands beating, tapping, ringing and vibrating the gum of the boots as their principal instruments.
All backed up by the rhythms of guitars, piano, percussion, marimba and drums in English, Zulu and Xhosa songs.
Fierce dances, the art of rhythm and captivating songs will make resisting the urge to get up, sing and dance along with 15 performers impossible to resist.
With choreographer Mduduzi Magagula and musical director Vincent Ncabashe, director Magda Hadnagy will bring this important chapter in South African history back to life after 15 years. The show tells the story of miners, their hardships to provide for their families, as they leave Zululand to work in the mines.
“I wanted to create this show because I am committed to sharing this important part of South Africa realistically but memorably. The beginning of the show relays the history and then later on in the show we get to the early 1930s and go into gumboot songs. It is really about the South African miners’ history,” said Hadnagy.
Covid-19 protocols in place
Feron Somiah, Gold Reef City’s marketing manager, is delighted to see The Lyric Theatre’s stage lights re-ignited once again with all Covid-19 protocols in place.
“To re-open The Lyric Theatre with such an energetic show which echoes the resilience and passion of South Africans is pure joy for our team and highlights the outstanding offerings we continue to provide at Gold Reef City.
While our booking processes may be slightly different due to Covid-19 restrictions, Gold Reef City will continue to provide our guests with the most thrilling entertainment experience possible while observing strict hygiene protocols.”
Book now
Rhythms – The Gumboot Show will be live on stage at 5pm and 8 pm on November 13 and 2 pm and 8pm on November 14.
Tickets cost R150 per person and bookings can be done via Computicket
(https://www.goldreefcity.co.za/whatson/theatre/rhythms-the-gumboots-show/).
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