Cruise heads to Cape Town after rave reviews in Joburg

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AS part of the first international staging outside of the United Kingdom, the Olivier Award nominated play, Cruise, written and originally performed by Jack Holden, heads to Cape Town to The Homecoming Centre (formerly The Fugard Theatre) in Cape Town from 12th – 30th April 2023.

Starring Daniel Geddes, Cruise is the true story of what should have been Michael Spencer’s last night on earth.

When diagnosed with HIV in 1984 , Michael is told he will have four years left to live. So, with the clock ticking, he and his partner Dave decide to sell their house, flog the car and spend everything and party like it is the last days of the world. 

This one-man play is an emotional rollercoaster at times and at others, an hilarious ode to gay culture in the ’80s and how AIDS changed the community forever. Its staging in South Africa is very appropriate, as 2022 marked the 40th anniversary of the arrival of the HIV /AIDS pandemic on the African continent. 

Cruise opened in the West End of London in the thick of the Covid-19 pandemic. It ran for a month at The Duchess Theatre and due to popular demand and rave reviews, transferred to the Apollo Theatre in the West End, closing in September 2022.

This South African production of Cruise  is directed by Josh Lindberg, with original music by John Patrick Elliott, set design by Wilhelm Disbergen and lighting by Jane Gosnell.

“Taking on a role of this scope and acclaim was super exciting and humbling. It was especially nerve-wracking stepping into Jack’s shoes as the original writer/performer. Can we do his piece justice?” says Geddes.

He continues: “The responses from the Joburg audiences in December were a resounding ‘Yes’. This Olivier nominated play is so important, and exceptionally beautiful. I can’t wait for Cape Town audiences to see Jack’s amazing work for the first time this April.”

Cruise runs at The Avalon Auditorium in The Homecoming Centre, Cape Town from Wednesday 12th  – Sunday 30th April 2023. Performances from Wednesdays – Fridays at 7.30pm, Saturdays at 5pm & 7.30pm and Sundays at 2.30pm. Tickets are R195 and bookings are via Quicket. Groups of 20 or more people qualify for the group discount ticket price of R90 per ticket. Group bookings to be made by calling 071 345 7276.

  • The production runs for 90 minutes with no interval. No under 16s.

PHOTO CREDIT: Odette Putzier

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