(Mamisa Dlamini & Buhle Ntuli. Photo: Val Adamson)A dazzling new theatre experience with a positive lift!
Gcugcwa Productions is to present a high-energy new musical production entitled Long Journey - The Musical, which is due to have a short run in Durban’s Playhouse Drama from April 19.
Written and directed by Zeph Nzama, the show boasts a big-league cast of performers that includes in its talent line-up, performers such as Mamisa Dlamini (UMoja), Buhle Ntuli (African Footprint), Mandla Manzi (Maria Maria) and Thabani Mahlobo (Happiness Through the Mist).
Other powerhouse artists appearing in the production include Bongani Mchunu, Sifiso Cele, Thami Zungu, Cyprian Nzama, and Siyabonga Zuma. The Gumboot dancers appearing in Long Journey – The Musical have performed three times in the New Orleans Festival in the United States.
“Our production is uplifting and powerful,” says Nzama. “In writing and putting together Long Journey-The Musical, my aim has been to take our audiences along with our talented cast, on a wave of great song and dance entertainment, that carries a message of optimism and hope for the future.”
While it depicts men who have left their homes and are resourcefully facing the challenges of hard times experienced while working on the mines, Long Journey-The Musical spells out Show Biz with a capital ‘S’. Its emphasis is well and truly on staying on the positive side of life.
The show embraces a dazzling mix of contemporary, tap and gumboot dance genres, showcasing the skills of its exceptionally gifted cast through a succession of comedy and drama sketches, liberally laced with big-time musical theatre routines, each packed with heaps of pizzazz and large dollops of the wow factor.
Providing live musical backing are Mthobisi Mthalane (MD) Tumelo Komako on keyboards, Mbuso Sokhela (bass), Vusi Mkhize (guitar), Lucky Lekuka Rachibane (percussion) and Prince Myeni (drums). Choreography is by Buhle Ntuli and Mlungisi Zondi.
Long Journey – The Musical runs from April 19 to 22 at 19h00 (additional matinees on April 21 and 22 at 15h00). The duration of the show is 135 minutes including interval. Tickets R100. Booking through Computicket on 0861 915 8000 or online at www.computicket.com
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