What would the festive season be without KickstArt’s annual panto?
Sinbad the Sailor will be at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre from 1 December to 7 January. This year marks KickstArt’s 14th annual pantomime and the eighth panto written by Steven Stead since 2004.
It is a riotous romp over the Seven Seas, in the company of the famous sailor, Sinbad, and his madcap crew and family! With gloriously colourful sets and costumes that evoke the exotic mystery and magic of the Arabian Nights, and exciting music and dance, inspired by Bollywood, this is a unique, unforgettable pantomime experience for the entire family.
Sinbad features Lyle Buxton in the title role, and panto regulars Bryan Hiles as Dame Donna Kebab, Darren King as Long John Slithe and Belinda Henwood as Morgiana the Magnificent. The delightful heroine of the piece is Princess Marina (Amanda Kunene) and the magical larger-than-life Genie of the Seven Seas is Sandile Mabaso with Marion Loudon as the no-nonsense Ameena; Graeme Wicks as the deliciously vague Silly Billy Souvlaki; and Mthokozisi Zulu as the trusty pirate side-kick, Mustapha Kitkat. The chorus is made up of Kirsty Ndawo, Katherine Anderson, Pavishen Paideya and Muvo Hlongwana.
Performances at 2.30pm on Tuesday to Sunday, and 7pm on Friday. No performances on Christmas day or New Year’s Day. Ticket Prices are R230, R180 or R150 for adults and R180, R160 or R120 for children under 12 and pensioners. Special preview and schools prices: R130 throughout. Book for all 2017 shows at www.computicket.co.za or call 0861-915-8000, or Shoprite Checkers Money Market counters. For more information, visit www.kickstarttheatre.co.za.
