The delightful character of Freckleface Strawberry will be entertaining South African audiences this June at the National Children’s Theatre.
The character will feature in Freckleface Strawberry: The Musical which is an adaptation of the best-selling children’s book of the same name written by Hollywood actress Julianne Moore.
According to Sydwell Koopedi of the National Children’s theatre, the play will excite and entertain young viewers and is a definite must-see.
“The talented cast takes audience inside the book’s pages with Freckleface and friends in this funny, witty and warmhearted production,” he said.
He added that the play contained the pivotal message of ‘friendship, acceptance and discovering that being different is what makes everyone special’.
Freckleface Strawberry focuses on the journey of a young, red-haired girl with freckles who is self-conscious about her looks and whose friends tease her for being different.
She however, with the help of her schoolmates, friends and family, learns to accept herself as she is.
“This is a must see musical adventure that will entertain audiences of all ages,” Koopedi added.
The musical will feature songs that are set to keep the young audience entertained, including Little Freckleface Strawberry, I Like Danny, Kid in the Mask, Be Yourself and Basketball among others.
The play will be directed by Francois Theron and will star Naledi award-winning actress Marike Smith as title character, Freckleface Strawberry.
The play will run from 9 June to 20 July 2014 at the theatre in Parktown.
Details: www.nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za
