Brendan to play Buddy Holly in brand-new musical
The young Brendan learned quickly who Buddy Holly was and about the huge role he played as the front-runner of rock ’n roll as a music genre.
Lefra Productions has just announced that the South African superstar Brendan Peyper is to play the role of Buddy in the brand-new musical, Buddy – the Buddy Holly Story.
Written by well-known West End author Alan James and produced by Frans Swart, the production will be presented at Emperors Palace’s Theatre of Marcellus from May 15 to June 10.
Swart said he is thrilled that Brendan has agreed to play Buddy.
“I have been watching Brendan for quite a while now and he is incredibly talented.
“At the first photo session we put black-framed spectacles on him and gave him a guitar, and bam! there was Buddy Holly right before my eyes.
“It is wonderful to be able to bring this West End musical to South Africa again to celebrate the life and talent of Buddy Holly.
“It’s the most successful musical in the world, remember, more than 25 million people worldwide have seen it. And, of course, the most important aspect of the musical is that it’s the party of the year.”
Peyper (21) is in seventh heaven to have been chosen as the new Buddy.
“I couldn’t believe my ears when uncle Frans called me and asked if I would like to play the lead.
“I was in a total flat spin. I’ve never acted on stage and I didn’t even know who Buddy was.”
Well-known Saranti Rheeders is the musical director with Frans Swart as director.
“Music is my everything, and it is my heart’s desire to touch and change people’s hearts through music,” said Brendan.
