Aunty Merle, The Musical triumphantly returns to the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, from 3 December 2018, prior to opening at Joburg Theatre on 1 February 2019.
Written by comedian Marc Lottering, and directed by Lara Foot, Aunty Merle, The Musical has received no fewer than 4 Fleur du Cap Theatre Nominations. This hit show has already enjoyed 2 sell-out seasons, and is back by public demand.
Aunty Merle, The Musical boasts 14 actors and a live band.
High Drama unfolds in Belgravia Road, Athlone, when Merle’s daughter Abigail (Tracey-Lee Oliver) announces her engagement to her Bantry Bay boyfriend Alan (Paul du Toit). As Merle puts it: “he’s a good-looking white chap!” But it’s never smooth sailing in the world of Musicals. Abigail’s twisted and corrupt ex, Denver Paulse (Loukmaan Adams), who holds a dodgy top job with the SABC, is determined to get her back. If not, he threatens to reveal a very dark secret which is bound to tear the lovers apart.
The role of Aunty Merle is played by Marc Lottering.
- Musical Direction is by Alistair Izobel and choreography by Grant Van Ster.
- Lyrics are by Tarryn Lamb and Marc Lottering. Twenty-Two original songs have earned the cast thunderous standing ovations.
- Cast members include Royston Stoffels, Tankiso Mamabolo, Gina Shmukler, Adrian Galley, Carmen Maarman, Zandile Madliwa, Sizwesandile Mnisi, Anzio September, Crystal Finck and Tashreeq de Villiers.
Can Aunty Merle get everyone to live happily ever after, and still pull off the Wedding of the Year?
WHERE: Baxter Theatre Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town 7700
WHEN: Monday to Friday at 7.30pm and Saturdays 2pm and 7.30pm. On 31 December the show is at 8.30pm.
TICKETS: from R100 to R195. Monday & Tuesday R100/R160, Wednesday & Thursday R175, Friday & Saturday R195. Saturday Matinees (2pm) R135/R165. Book with , at Pick n Pay stores and Baxter Box Office 021 685 7880 Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm.
For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings and fundraisers please phone the Baxter Sales department on 021 680 3962 or 021 680 3993.
