Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Celebrate SA’s Homegrown talent at The Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City


Celebrate SA’s Homegrown talent at The Globe Theatre, Gold Reef City

The Globe Theatre at Gold Reef City is celebrating South Africa's greatest musicians and singers from 8 November to 1 December with Homegrown, a vibrant and energetic show that features the best loved songs by the country’s favourite artists.

The production features stirring renditions of hits by Johnny CleggElvis Blue, Loyiso BalaMiriam Makeba,Prime CircleThe ParlotonesFreshly Ground and many more. In addition to the inspiring recreations of your favourite songs, the show includes interesting clips discussing why South Africans love the songs and artists featured in the show.

Homegrown is produced by Hazel Feldman (Showtime Entertainment), directed by Neels Clasen (We Will Rock YouFame, Mamma Mia, Isidingo, Binneland) and choreographed by Eloise Clasen (Hairspray, Saturday Night Fever, Mamma Mia). Cathrine Hopkins (Hairspray, Rocky Horror, High School Musical, Little Poof!), is the musical director.

The cast, which is backed by a live band, is led by award-winning artist and TV star, Izak Davel, who has appeared in stage productions including Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and his Amazing Technicoloured Dreamcoat. Davel has starred in the TV Soapies EgoliVilla Rosa and Getroud met Rugby. Big Screen credits include Getroud met Rugby - Die Onvertelde Storie, PlattelandHoofmeisie and a short film, Die Prins en die Palebeater.

In HomegrownDavel will be supported by cast members: Tshepi Mashego (Hair, Pinocchio, High School Musical), Winray Fortuin (Decades Deelite, Movin & Shakin) and Suzzi Swanepoel (Hair, Jock of the Bushveld,Cabaret).  These talented performers will breathe new life into SA’s best loved hits.
Homegrown is part of the 2012 Globe Theatre Season that includes three incredible theatre productions.  The season includes Chef, Rattle & Roll, Homegrown and Pop Quiz.

Tickets to Homegrown cost just R80 per person. The show runs Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8 November to 1 December at 20h00. No under 3’s are permitted for customer comfort. If you are looking for the perfect solution for a date night or an evening out with your best friend, look no further than Night Out for Two at The Globe, which includes R720 worth of entertainment for just R350 which includes:
A three course meal for two at Back o’ the Moon
R60 worth of drinks on the Casino Floor
R100 Freeplay to play slots or tables at the casino
Two Tickets to see Homegrown

For box office bookings, please call  011 248 5000 or email the box office on Goldreef.BoxOffice@tsogosun.com

For Computicket bookings, please call  083 915 8000 or visit www.computicket.com.
For enquiries or interview requests, contact Isadora Isaacs at  011 803 0030 or isadora@ideaengineers.co.za

About Tsogo Sun
Tsogo Sun is the leading hotels, gaming and entertainment company in South Africa, providing a vast variety of hospitality and exciting entertainment and leisure experiences. Combining an established heritage with a professional and energised approach, the group proudly encompasses 14 casinos and 95 hotels in South Africa, Africa, Seychelles and the Middle East.

The company’s hospitality interests offer the widest distribution of hotels in Africa, providing world-class accommodation across all markets, including elegant, individually branded Deluxe Hotels and well known trusted market leaders in the premier through budget segments, including Southern Sun, Garden Court, SunSquare, StayEasy and Formula 1 hotels.

The exciting urban and resort casino portfolio includes the most popular entertainment destinations, strategically located throughout South Africa. In the Gauteng province, Tsogo Sun owns the group’s flagship property, Montecasino in Fourways, which features, amongst other attractions, the award-winning Teatro; Gold Reef City Casino and Theme Park in Southern Johannesburg; and Silverstar Casino to the West in Krugersdorp.

Additional properties are owned and operated in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal, including the Jewel on Durban’s Golden Mile, Suncoast Casino and Entertainment World.

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