03 Sep 2010 The Peoples Theatre once again brings the magic of live theatre to Joburg children in its new production Sleeping Beauty and Other Fabulous Tales, this September and October.

From 13 September to 10 October 2010, Jill Girard and Keith Smith will treat audiences to six beloved and familiar tales in an interactive show filled with humour, adventure and great musical numbers.

Adults and children alike will be bowled over by these creatively staged childhood favourites, brought to you by the team behind the sold-out success of The Jungle Book and Cinderella.

Besides Sleeping Beauty, the energetic cast will be bringing to life the stories of The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding Hood, The Brave Little Rooster, Rumplestiltskin, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Elves and the Shoemaker and The Three Little Pigs.

Girard and Smith say the production aims not only to introduce young audiences to the joys of live theatre, but also to encourage reading – gently reminding children that books fire up the imagination and open up a world of wonder.

A cast of energetic professional actors immerse themselves in the fun and fantasy of true children’s theatre, involving the young audience members in the stories and enhancing the theatre experience for them.

The cast includes Noni Mkhonto, who is acting in her fourth production for the Peoples Theatre, having performed the title role in Alice in Wonderland as well as others. Also featuring is Emmanuelle Girard, who has played Beauty in Beauty and the Beast, among several other roles, for the Peoples Theatre as well as performing in The King and I and Janice Honeyman’s pantomime Snow White.

Another face to look out for is Kieran Harriman, who is well known on the children’s theatre circuit – having most recently played Prince Charming in Cinderella for the Peoples Theatre – as well as from his television appearances on programmes such as Isidingo and The Coconuts.

As usual, Marius Boshoff has created a wondrous, colourful set, while Linda Wilson has designed beautiful costumes for the production. Add to this a dynamic cast, catchy songs and timeless tales that children love, and it’s clear that Sleeping Beauty and Other Fabulous Tales is set to be ideal family entertainment to usher in the warmer months.

Tickets are available at Computicket, or call the theatre at (011) 403 1563/2340 to find out more about special discounted school performances.

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