ENTERTAINMENT NEWS - It is Disney time at the Arts Theatre, with five more magical shows coming up this week. Princesses, princes, villains, dwarfs - and yes, even a snowman, will give some welcome relief after a week-long test series for primary school learners.
Gallery: Disney tribute show at Arts: Rise of the Villains
This Disney Tribute Show, Rise of the villains, explores villainhood in a most refreshing and fun way. The baddies are trying their best to be their worst selves, but the effect is comical and entertaining.
Ultimately, everybody wants a happy ending, including the villains. All want to be loved and accepted.
Show times for this week are Thursday 7 March (19:00), Friday 8 March (19:00), Saturday 9 March (14:00 and 19:00) and Sunday 10 March (14:00). Tickets are available at Computicket or at the theatre booking office in York Street, weekdays from 09:00 to 16:00.
The cutest of them all: primary school learners on stage as elves. Photo: Michelle Pienaar
Writer and producer Carina Beukes had an absolute blast with this production. "I worked with such an amazing team," she said. The show is directed by Chrisma Theron, with Quintin van Biljon as choreographer and Simone Kleynhans as movement coach.
"A production of this size would not have been possible without each and every person involved and on stage," said Beukes. "All these people have a natural talent - from the dragon to the wardrobe to the smallest dwarf, they all help to ensure that we have a show people can enjoy.
"The theatre committee and staff ensure a smooth running of productions. We are so lucky to have this community theatre, which belongs to everybody.
"When we, the cast and crew, wish upon a star, we wish that everybody who leaves the theatre have had a raucous and incredibly happy time. Life isn't always easy, so for this hour-and-a-half we want to entertain and create happy memories."
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