Celebrating 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.



Homegrown

The production features stirring renditions of hits by Johnny Clegg, Elvis Blue, Loyiso Bala, Miriam Makeba, Prime Circle, The Parlotones, Freshly 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 You, Fame, 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 Egoli, Villa Rosa and Getroud met Rugby. Big Screen credits include Getroud met Rugby - Die Onvertelde Storie, Platteland, Hoofmeisie and a short film, Die Prins en die Palebeater.

In Homegrown, Davel 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 a 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.