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Monday, December 12, 2022

PLAYHOUSE CHRISTMAS CAROLS CONCERT

 


(Above: The Playhouse Chorale,  taken from a former festive season production)

Alerting all citizens and holiday makers in eThekwini and surrounds to diarize Friday December 23, 2022. This is when The Playhouse Company’s Christmas Carols Concert takes place.

“Our Christmas Carols concert promises to be the ideal sing-along date for enthusiasts to raise the rafters of the Playhouse”, says Ms Lynda Bukhosini, the Company’s Chief Executive and Artistic Director. “While making your voice heard to the strains of a bumper programme of carols, you will be the best of company, as you join one of South Africa’s most respected body of professional singers - The Playhouse Chorale”.

(Right: Juan Burgers)

Renowned for their performances in famous Playhouse productions of masterpieces such as Handel’s Messiah, Haydn’s Creation, and many other repertoire standards, the Chorale will be conducted by the multi-talented maestro of international repute, Juan Burgers, classically trained concert pianist, and one of South Africa’s foremost singing teachers and choral directors.

Beloved carols on the programme include Silent Night; Joy to The World; O Holy Night; Hallelujah Chorus; The first Noel; Hark the Heralds Angels Sing; Jingle Bells; All I want for Christmas; Santa Clause is Coming to Town; We wish you a Merry Christmas; and Mistletoe.

All are welcome to join in and make this year’s event a truly special one. The concert starts at 14h30 in the Playhouse Opera.

Tickets R50 on sale now at Web Tickets.

NB: Playhouse patrons who park at the Albany Parking Garage and the Royal Hotel qualify for a discount.