AUNTY MERLE, THE MUSICAL!!!
Baxter Theatre, Cape Town
Starts 3 December 2019
Book via Webtickets
Joburg Theatre, Joburg
1 February - 3 March 2019
Bookings via www.joburgtheatre.com
AUNTY MERLE THE MUSICAL triumphantly returns!
Written by comedian Marc Lottering, and directed by Lara Foot, AUNTY MERLE THE MUSICAL has received no fewer than 4 Fleur Du Cap Theatre Nominations. The show has enjoyed 2 sell-out seasons, and is back by public demand.
AUNTY MERLE THE MUSICAL boasts 14 actors and a live band. High Drama unfolds in Belgravia Road, Athlone, when Merle’s daughter Abigail announces her engagement to her Bantry Bay boyfriend Alan. As Merle puts it: “he’s a good-looking white chap!” But it’s never smooth sailing in the world of Musicals. Abigail’s twisted and corrupt ex, Denver Paulse, who holds a dodgy top job with the SABC, is determined to get her back. If not, he threatens to reveal a very dark secret which is bound to tear the lovers apart.
The role of Aunty Merle is played by Marc Lottering.
Musical Direction is by Alistair Izobel and choreography by Grant Van Ster. Lyrics are by Tarryn Lamb and Marc Lottering. Twenty-Two original songs have earned the cast standing ovations, nightly.
Cast members include Tankiso Mamabolo, Kate Normington, Loukmaan Adams, Zandile Madliwa, Sizwesandile Mnisi. Adrian Galley, Roberto Kyle, Carmen Maarman and Royston Stoffels.
Tickets available online via Webtickets, and Pick n Pay stores.
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