MZANSI BALLET is set to dazzle Cape Town audiences once again with the triumphant return of The Queen Show, a captivating celebration of ballet and dance set to the iconic music of Queen, from 25 October to 11 November, 2023 at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre On The Bay.
This production is an extraordinary experience for the whole family, making it an ideal choice for year-end celebrations.
Choreographed by the esteemed Angela Revie and Michael Revie, renowned for their international acclaim and artistic prowess, this fresh and vibrant production cleverly fuses artistic brilliance and the timeless tunes of Queen.
Joshua Williams (pictured above), the recipient of a scholarship at the 2016 South African International Ballet Competition in Cape Town, spent four years training at the prestigious Tanz Akademie Zurich in Switzerland. He is now returning to perform one of the lead roles in this exciting production. Williams became a member of Mzansi Ballet in 2020.
This homecoming to Cape Town exemplifies a true “giving back” and sharing of his immense talent and skill with Cape Town, and South Africa. He is joined by professional company dancers from Mzansi Ballet, including the star from Cuba, Javier Monier Jnr, Mahlatse Sachane, Veronica Louw, Kiana Prinsloo, Bronwyn Craddock, Nicolas Laubscher and Angela Revie and three students from LAMTA.
Mzansi Ballet, endearingly known as the “Nation’s Ballet” having performed, taught and trained in all nine South African provinces, has carved a distinctive niche in the world of dance by making ballet accessible to all. The vision is to break boundaries, reinvent, and express artistry through dance, always striving for excellence and relevance. Dirk Badenhorst, the director of Mzansi Ballet, emphasises the importance of resilience and discipline in the journey to becoming a technically skilled and captivating dancer.
Tickets range from R300 to R200, and are available from Webtickets or the theatre box office on 021 438 3301.
Duration: Approximately two hours, including a 20-minute interval.
Age restriction: None
PHOTO CREDIT: Supplied / Mzansi Ballet
