There’s no better way to celebrate Heritage Month than with an amazing Peoples Theatre original production – enjoy Stories from the Old Calabash on stage at Peoples Theatre for a strictly limited season from 10 – 29 September 2024.
Stories from the Old Calabash draws from the richness of African storytelling, with magical and grand stories of wonderous events that have been passed on from generations to generations.
This production is a collection of indigenous folk tales from across the continent to inspire, entertain and educate. This interactive specifically curated production will tell tales of people from all races, colours and creeds while promoting literacy in both young and old.
Join us this Heritage month to explore with creatures and characters across the majestic savannah. Stories from the Old Calabash is accompanied with an assortment of well-known pop music hits that all will enjoy, beats and melodies rooted firmly in African soil that will get the audience members up on their feet. This show is one not to be missed!!
For this segment of the year we have specially included tour dates that are available to schools that are unable to attend the show at Peoples Theatre.
Stories from the Old Calabash Creative Team:
Produced and Directed by Jill Girard and Keith Smith
Set Design by Grant Knottenbelt
Costumes by Luciano Zuppa
Choreography by Sandy Richardson Dyer
Musical Direction by Coenraad Rall
Publicity by Collett Dawson of The CoLab Network
Peoples Theatre is exited to present to you an ensemble of talented performers who will take you on this great African adventure!
The Cast:
Luciano Zuppa – Chief, Leopard, Lion, Rhino, Crocodile farmer
Palesa Makhalima – Rabbit, Crow, Tortoise, The Brave Kid, Impala
Lesedi Mpshe – Fox, Elephant, Jackal, Snake, Frog
Junior Geel – Goat, Cow, Zebra, Buffalo
Performances are from Tuesday 10th – Sunday 29th September 2024
Show times for schools are Tuesday to Friday at 9am and 11am.
Show times for Public are 10h30 and 14h30 – Weekends and school holidays
Ticket Prices:
R165 per person for members of the public
R130 if you are a member of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club
R140 for public accompanying members
For School group rates, please contact the theatre directly.
PLEASE BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
Call 011 877 6841 or email info@peoplestheatre.co.za for bookings or enquiries.
You can also book online at www.joburgtheatre.com
The Kids’ Club
Children who join the Kids’ Club for just R140.00 a year receive discounted rates on tickets and also get to enjoy free entrance to a show that falls closest to their birthday. Kids Club members receive fun newsletters and stand to win fabulous prizes in exciting competitions. So why not come and spend some quality time at the PEOPLES THEATRE Come as you are, come dressed up but whatever you do don’t miss Stories from the Old Calabash!
