WHAT'S ON – Musicals
David Kramer Productions presents
21 October – 14 January (Theatre)
A new musical comedy
Written and directed by David Kramer
Starring Marc Lottering and Christo Davids
David Kramer's new musical comedy Some Like it Vrot features Marc Lottering and Christo Davids in the lead roles of Smiley and Fuad, characters created by Lottering in his stand-up routines.
Kramer, one of the most successful creators of original musical theatre in South Africa, has had a longtime association with comedian Marc Lottering. Although David is most often associated with writing musical theatre, he has also enjoyed great success directing comedy. Three of Marc’s solo shows, From the Cape Flats with Love, Hallelujah and Big Stakes and Slap Chips were directed by Kramer and Three Wise Men and its sequel,Three Wiser Men, starring Marc Lottering, Riad Moosa and Nik Rabinowitz, were all directed by David as well.
Lottering, famous for his stand-up comedy, and having performed in several pantomimes in Johannesburg, has always dreamed of singing and dancing in a musical of his own. Kramer has now taken one of Lottering’s most loveable characters, Smiley the taxi gaartjie, and written a musical comedy tailored to the talents of the versatile Lottering. Christo Davids, well-known for his role in SABC’s 7de Laan, recently won a Kanna Award for his performance in the drama My Naam is Ellen Pakkies, which enjoyed a sold-out season at the Baxter in April. He now shares the stage with Marc for the first time, playing Smiley’s brother Fuad.
Some Like it Vrot is set in contemporary Cape Town and moves between Wynberg and Woodstock, Grassy Park and the Waterfront. It features Mercia Meintjies, a police detective played by Larissa Hughes, Tammy the night club singer played by Jill Middelkop, and Big Bucks the notorious crime boss played by Abduragman Adams. Alistair Izobell, who started his stage career as one of the original Broertjies in the Kramer Petersen musical District Six and went on to perform the role of Bingo in Kat and the Kings on Broadway in 1999, also features in this musical comedy.
In Some Like it Vrot, Smiley (Marc) and Fuad (Christo) become entangled in a life-threatening situation and have to run for their lives. They turn to Inspector Meintjies to help them escape their predicament. She comes up with a novel and outrageous solution. They are reluctant to go along with her plan, but have no choice. It might just save their lives.
Some Like it Vrot has been designed by Saul Radomsky, who was responsible for the set design for Kat and the Kings on the West End and Broadway, as well as the 2003 production of District Six at the Baxter Theatre. Fahiem Bardien will be responsible for lighting design.
Not recommended for children younger than 12 years.
Dates and Times:
Previews on 21 October at 20:00 and 22 October at 17:00 and 20:30
Thereafter Monday–Friday at 20:00, Saturday at 20:30
From 3 December, Saturdays at 17:00 and 20:30
Special New Year's Eve performance on 31 December at 21:00
Prices:
Special Preview Weekend 21–22 October: all seats R100
Mondays and Tuesdays: R125, R110, R90
Wednesday–Saturday: R150, R125, R100
31 December at 21:00: R200, R175, R150
Discounts:
Senior citizens, students and block bookings of 10 or more (excluding 21, 22 and 27 October, amd 31 December at 21:00):
Mondays and Tuesdays: R112.50, R99, R81
Wednesday–Saturday: R135, R112.50, R90
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