Two stages will be used featuring well-known and up-and-coming musicians, DJ’s and comedians.
The line-up will include the songstress Lira, RJ Benjamin, The Muffinz, The Rhythm Sessions, Kedibone Mulaudzi and Siya Shezi.
Jozi FM DJ`s will feature Prince, Cya ,Collen Hans, Themba TT, Mgedeza, Jack, Toyota, Lady Blue, Tshepo Jnr, Robby Dee and Mandla.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Mpho Parks Tau, will also be launching the new Mobile Theatre Truck, which is a first for Joburg City Theatres. This 20-metre truck is fully automated – it was designed by Mercedes-Benz and built by Serco. It has a fully-equipped mobile stage; 5-metres deep by 10-metres wide with dressing rooms, a PA system and lights.
“It’s a mobile stage which aims to change lives by bringing theatre to the communities,” says Xoliswa Nduneni-Ngema, CEO of Joburg City Theatres. “The truck will be visiting schools in surrounding areas from early next year. Children’s education and development can benefit from many areas that theatre addresses including life development skills, improved self-confidence, the ability to work with a group, and the awareness of career opportunities. It’s also assisting to fulfil the social cohesion that we are striving to work towards.”
The line-up reflects the diversity that Joburg City Theatres is working towards with an all-inclusive philosophy around the arts. The afternoon programme is family orientated and will include children’s activities such as story-telling with music and indigenous games, visual art and up-cycling (making art objects from recycled materials).
Free tickets for the event can be obtained from Soweto Theatre, Jozi FM studios and Soweto TV – these are limited.
Contact Soweto Theatre directly for more information on how to obtain your tickets: Tel: 011 930 7461/2/3 or visit www.sowetotheatre.com