The Herald (South Africa)

Broadway back in Gqeberha with Gilbert and Sullivan’s latest offering

- Devon Koen koend@theherald.co.za

Nelson Mandela Bay theatre audiences are in for a treat with the Gilbert and Sullivan (G&S) Society’s latest production, Mind My Broadway, gracing the stage at the Savoy Theatre from today.

A staple for the G&S Society, the 2023 instalment of the always popular Broadway Revue promises to be as entertaini­ng as expected.

After a four-year hiatus, audiences can look forward to enjoying some much-needed entertainm­ent from muchloved Broadway musical classics including Cats, Cabaret, Fidler

on the Roof, My Fair Lady and many more.

With a 30-member cast, Mind My Broadway will see the debut of Robert Gillmer as vocal director, with Carl-Lee Moodley from Feet on Fire choreograp­hing the show.

Standout Love is in the Air performer Leandi Fontini, who co-directed Music! Movies! Magic!, joins the creative pool with a visionary concept for this all-singing, all-dancing spectacula­r.

Telling the story of diva extraordin­aire Lola, through the help of vivid storytelli­ng, Mind My Broadway is punted as bringing to life some musical theatre favourites as well as some lesser-known Broadway hits.

Audiences can look out for well-known local theatre names including Melissa Leander, Phil Cowie, Georgia-Jo Palmer and Ashleigh MalingNel, with Rose Cowpar in the main role as Lola. Mind My Broadway runs from Friday to May 27 at the Savoy Theatre in Adcockvale.

Theatregoe­rs can look forward to the return of cabaretsty­le seating at tables and patrons are welcome to bring along a picnic to enjoy during the show.

A cash bar and coffee bar will be available, as well as card facilities.

Tickets are R130 for 7.30pm performanc­es nightly, with a 3pm matinee on Sunday May 21.

Tickets are available for R90 for the special family matinee on Saturday May 20 and Tuesday evening at 7.30pm.

Bookings can be made via Webtickets or at any Pick n Pay store.

 ?? Picture: CHRIS GERTSCH ?? LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Melissa Leander, Hannah Stiglingh and Taryn Bigge, front, and Jason-Lee Vermaak, back, perform a piece from ‘The Greatest Showman’, part of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s latest production, ‘Mind My Broadway’, at the Savoy Theatre
Picture: CHRIS GERTSCH LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION: Melissa Leander, Hannah Stiglingh and Taryn Bigge, front, and Jason-Lee Vermaak, back, perform a piece from ‘The Greatest Showman’, part of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s latest production, ‘Mind My Broadway’, at the Savoy Theatre

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