Nationwide talent search for leading lady in musical

Women 25 - 35 Years old, All regions

Fugard Theatre is now looking for their very own Star to play the role of Joyce in their 2017 production of KING KONG, which has its premiere at the Fugard Theatre on 2 August 2017. They are looking for someone who has a powerhouse voice, sensational stage presence, compelling acting talent and that extra special star quality.

About you:
You can dance, play late 20's to mid 30's and are soprano to High F5.

Joyce is the feisty, flirtatious, beautiful shebeen queen of Back of the Moon, who knows how to work the room with her patrons. Her songs include the legendary ‘Back of the Moon’ and ‘Quickly in Love’, which have become popular South African favourites, captured with Ms. Makeba’s unique voice on the original cast recording.

KING KONG – THE MUSICAL portrays the life and times of heavyweight boxer Ezekiel Dlamini whose self-appointed ring name was "King Kong". The 1959 original production of South Africa's first black musical was set in the

late-fifties apartheid era. KING KONG toured South Africa, and was seen by 200,000 South Africans, before transferring to London’s West End for a 200-performance run.

The original production featured music by Todd Matshikiza, lyrics by Pat Williams and book by Harry Bloom.

KING KONG – THE MUSICAL will run from 25 July to 2 September at the Fugard Theatre, Cape Town, before transferring to the Joburg Theatre from 12 September to 8 October 2017.

• Casting had ended