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Sunday, May 4, 2025

THE ABBA SHOW: A CINDERELLA STORY

 


(Above: Angela Revie as Cinderella; Mahlatse Sachane as The Step Father)

 

Mzansi Ballet makes a rare trip to Durban to present the fun and fabulous ballet - The Abba Show: A Cinderella Story which blends the music of Abba with the familiar fairytale of Cinderella and comes to the new Milkwood Theatre in Durban North on the weekend of May 16 to 18.

Combining Abba and Cinderella is a delicious marriage of two much-loved iconic timeless, cultural institutions creating an ingenious blend of sumptuous ballet told to a familiar, hum-along soundtrack. This new version will appeal to all ages, providing a fresh telling of the classic Cinderella story.

 

(Left: Ariel Mejica as The Prince, Angela Revie as Cinderella)

Lovers of ballet are warmly invited to the regional finals of the 12th South African International Ballet Competition on May 17 from 09h00 until 11h00 at Milkwood Theatre. Tickets through Webtickets.

The Abba Show: A Cinderella Story is scheduled for Milkwood Theatre performances at

Friday, May 16 at 19h30

Saturday, May 17 at 15h00 and 19h30

Sunday, May 18 at 15h00

 Tickets cost R200 (R150 for pensioners and students). Booking is now open at Webtickets.

There is safe parking on the school field, the entrance to which is via the gate next to Astro on Newport Avenue.

Milkwood Theatre is at Danville Park Girls High School, 21 Middlebrook Avenue, Durban North.