There’s a new show ready to take the local theatre circuit by storm. Priscilla Queen of the Desert makes its debut with a full South African cast at The Artscape in Cape Town on the 28th of March before arriving in Johannesburg on the 28th of April at The Teatro in Montecasino.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert is a heart-warming and uplifting tale of three drag artist friends who hop aboard a battered old bus aka “Priscilla” and go off on the adventure of a life-time through the Australian Outback, to perform in Alice Springs. On the way they find friendship, love and far more than they ever dreamed of. The production has sold out theatres in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the United States and many other theatre hotspots around the world. It has won awards all over the world, including prestigious Olivier and Tony awards.
The show is spectacular not only in story and performance, but also in the finer details. With a dazzling array of over 500 award-winning costumes, 200 extraordinary head-dresses and a hit parade of dancefloor favourites including I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Finally, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife, this wildly fresh and funny musical is a journey to the heart of FABULOUS!
“Priscilla is the ultimate ‘feel-good’ show. This dazzling musical has all the ingredients for a superb night out: the most wonderful costumes, outrageous glamour, music that will have you dancing in your seat and a funny yet touching storyline. No wonder this show has been such a massive hit from the West End to Broadway and beyond,” Showtime Management’s Hazel Feldman says.
The production has cast local theatre royalty to ensure that a world-class performance is given on stage. The principal roles will be played by stellar stage, screen and television performers including David Dennis who has achieved prominence in leading roles from classical to contemporary and musical theatre to film and television over the past three decades (Pirates of Penzance, Starlight Classics and movies 10000BC, Winnie and Zambezia); Daniel Buys (Jersey Boys, West Side Story, Saturday Night Fever); Phillip Schnetler (Saturday Night Fever, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz) and veteran actor, James Borthwick (Sunset Boulevard, Evita and over 200 other productions). Additional roles are played by Taryn-Lee Hudson (Singin’ in the Rain, Jersey Boys), Chantal Herman (Little Shop of Horrors, Evita, Noah of Cape Town) and Candice van Litsenborgh (Annie, Sweeney Todd, Sunset Boulevard) with Candida Mosoma (Lion King, Sister Act, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat), The Voice of SA finalist, Thembeka Mnguni (High School Musical, Grease) and Durban born Londiwe Dhlomo (Cabaret, Little Shop of Horrors, Puss in Boots) as the three dazzling Diva’s.
What’s even more exciting is that the production’s original director Simon Phillips together with Choreographer, Andrew Hallsworth will be coming to South Africa to mount the show together with Resident Director, Anton Luitingh; Musical Director, Bryan Schimmel and Resident Choreographer, Duane Alexander.
The proudly South African, exceptionally talented 28-member cast, live band, crew and creative team will give audiences a night of unforgettable performances, nostalgic music and an entertainment experience with all the sparkle to share in Priscilla’s “fabulousness”.
Event Details:
Cape Town
VENUE: The Artscape
DATES: Tuesday, 28 March to Sunday, 23 April 2017
SHOW TIMES:
No Monday performances.
Weekdays: Tuesdays – Fridays 20h00
Weekends: Saturdays 15h00, 20h00; Sundays 14h00, 18h00
PRICES:
Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays/Sunday evenings: R150, R250, R350, R450
Fridays/Saturdays/Sunday matinees: R200, R300, R400, R500
Johannesburg
VENUE: Teatro at Montecasino
DATES: Friday, 28 April to Sunday, 18 June 2017
SHOW TIMES:
No Monday performances, except for Monday 01 May 6pm (Workers Day Public Holiday).
Weekdays: Tuesdays to Fridays 20h00
Weekends: Saturdays 15h00, 20h00; Sundays 14h00, 18h00
PRICES:
Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays at 8pm and Sundays 6pm: R150, R250, R350, R450 inclusive
Fridays/Saturdays (matinee and evening) and Sunday matinees: R200, R300, R400, R500 inclusive.
Book your ticket at www.computicket.com today.
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