‘Joseph’ clinches 2 Fleur de Caps

Finances will be unpredictable so don’t spend money that isn’t in the bank. Keep something aside for unexpected expenses. When it comes to getting advice, trust those who are sensible by nature. Don’t listen to those who are enthusiastic, but unrealistic. THE HIT musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat won in two categories at the 52nd annual Fleur du Cap Theatre Awardsat the Artscape Opera House at the weekend.

Star actor Jonathan Roxmouth won Best Supporting Actor in a Musical for his outstanding portrayal of Pharaoh, a role he is currently performing at Theatre on the Bay. This marks his fourth Fleur du Cap award.

For the same show, Niall Griffin, who has impressed with his designs in shows like I Love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, won in the Best Costume Design category.

Acknowledged as South Africa’s finest musical theatre actor, Roxmouth has played leading roles in some of the world’s greatest musicals such as The Phantom

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 19) Theatre awards for Roxmouth as Best Supporting Actor in a Musical and Griffin for Best Costume Design

of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Sunset Boulevard and West Side Story.

Throughout his career he has also won Naledi Awards, the Artes Legends Awards and Broadway Stage Award, and was on the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans list for 2016 (arts and culture).

Starring alongside Roxmouth in Joseph are fellow Fleur du Cap Theatre Award nominees Earl Gregory in the title role, and Dean Roberts as Potiphar.

Singer Nadine, last seen in the musical theatre stage as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, is the Narrator.

With familiar songs like Go, Go, Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel In Heaven – Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice`s first mega-hit – has proved to be a firm South African favourite and is loaded with fun, exuberance, colour, music, high energy, humour and dance.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat runs until April 8. Tickets from R125 via Theatre on the Bay and Computicket.