After re-opening earlier this year, the Peoples Theatre is thrilled to announce their fourth and final production for the year. The popular Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. will be on stage from November 8th to December 24th, ensuring the ideal family entertainment to enjoy this Festive Season and ending the year off in the best – and most fun – way possible.
Says Director Jill Girard, “What a whirlwind of a year it has been, with reopening the theatre which came with many changes and challenges, but at the same time, we also enjoyed many successes, with old and new faces gracing our auditorium and stage. We’re delighted to be bringing our audiences this crowd favourite!”
Ariel, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home and live in the world above, but first she will need to defy her Father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s seeking.
The Little Mermaid is jam=packed with instantly recognizable including amongst others; Part of your World, She’s in Love and the Oscar–winning Under the Sea. This production flows seamlessly between land and sea. ensuring a visual, musical treat that will be lavish, exciting and allow the imaginations of young and old to run wild.
Girard concludes; “Come and take a journey under the sea in a magical kingdom below with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. “This adaptation from Disney’s Broadway production promises to bring all of these well-loved under the sea characters to life in a spectacular end of year production”
THE PERFECT WAY TO END THE SCHOOL YEAR ON A SWIMMINGLY GOOD NOTE!
Adult cast list
Ariel – Nonhlanhla “Noni” Mkhonto
Triton – Gamelihle “Game” Bovana
Ursula– Luciano Zuppa
Sebastian– Raymond Skinner
Prince Eric – Adriano Carlos
Lesedi Mpshe – Grimsby
Previews for Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID begin on Tuesday 8th of November, with the official opening taking place on Sunday 13th of November
Show times for schools are Monday to Friday at 9am and 11am. Show times for Public are 10h30 and 14h30 Weekends and school holidays
Ticket Prices:
- R160 per person for members of the public
- R120 if you are a member of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club
- R130 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 [email protected] for bookings or enquiries.
You can also book online at www.joburgtheatre.com or www.peoplestheatre.co.za
The Kids’ Club
Children who join the Kids’ Club for just R130.00 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 DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID !
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