Winnie the Pooh

2 - 19 July 2009

These July holidays will be made livelier and brighter for the whole family with a welcome return of KickstArt’s award-winning production of the colourful children’s classic, Winnie-the-Pooh, at the Playhouse Opera from 2 July to 19 July. This charming production played to capacity houses and was hailed by critics as the holiday highlight of 2006.

Now, the celebrated team of director Steven Stead and designer Greg King, will be remounting this holiday favourite for a limited two and a half week season. The delightful adventures of Winnie-the Pooh, Christopher Robin and their funny, loveable friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, are bought to vivid life by a first-class professional cast, and select team of talented younger actors. Catchy, hummable songs are by the inventive local composer, Justin Southey.

The cast is much the same as it was in the original 2006 production, with Rowan Bartlett heading the company as the loveable bear, and Carol Trench flying out from Norway to don squeaky Piglet’s fat suit. Other seasoned professional cast members include Peter Court (Eeyore), Anthony Stonier (Rabbit), Michael Gritten (Tigger), Liesl Coppin (Kanga) and Marc Kay (Owl). Lighting design is by Mike Broderick and musical direction by Justin Southey.

Don’t let your family miss out on this unforgettable holiday treat! Book now at Computicket.

Performances are scheduled Tues-Sun at 2.30pm, and Fridays at 7pm.
Tickets are priced at R100 (adults) and R80 (children under 12) throughout.
There is a special low price preview on Fri 3 July (R80 throughout).