TSOTSI THE MUSICAL
cape town opera . artscape theatre . 2018
Based on the novel by Athol Fugard, this intriguing musical tells the story of a notorious township criminal whose life is changed forever after a bungled mugging leaves him caring for a stranger’s baby.
CREATIVE TEAM
music : Zwai Bala
book & lyrics : Mkhululi Mabija
direction : Neil Coppen & Khayelihle Dominique Gumede
choreography : Thandazile 'Sonia' Radebe
costume design : Noluthando Lobese
set design : Michael Mitchell & Neil Coppen
projection design : Kirsti Cumming
lighting design : Kobus Roussow
sound design : Marcel Bezuidenhout
production photos : Kim Stevens
REVIEWS
Nothing short of extraordinary. A superb production. Utterly compelling … a powerful story indeed that offers optimism and hope.
Orielle Berry - iol.co.za.
Gripped, and bracing myself for more darkness and suspense, I was upended by the most ebullient musical experience that I’ve had in years.
Nwabisa Mbana - WhatsoninCapetown.co.za
What makes this a memorable experience … is the brilliance of the work’s presentation, the combination of skills that has forged an ambience which almost becomes a persona in itself.
Cape Times
“An exceptional creative team and cast … reinventing and breathing fresh life into the material from Athol Fugard’s novel. Don’t miss this production, set to break boundaries in musical theatre.”
Robyn Cohen - Saturday Live
“Tsotsi musical steals the limelight! A fresh interpretation of Athol Fugard’s novel, featuring new plot twists, an edgy score and fresh characters.”
Eugene Yiga - Business Day
“Expect drama, suspense and introspection from this highly anticipated gritty, contemporary musical.”
WhatsoninCapeTown