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 : A production by [[Hazel Feldman]], done in association of the international director [[Andrew Pole]], choreographer [[Lisa O'Dea]] and Music Supervisor [[Mike Dixon]], opened at the [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]] on 9 May. The local team was made up of [[Bryan Schimmel]] as music director, [[Jill Somers]] as resident choreographer and [[Bryan Hill]] as director.  The ensemble consisted of [[Francois Schreuder]], [[Helen Burger]], [[Vicky Sampson]], [[Helen Goldberg]], [[Neels Clasen]], [[Murray Todd]] and [[Malcolm Terrey]]. The musical went on to play  at the [[Artscape Opera House]]  in Cape Town (from 25 July) and the [[Playhouse Opera]] in Durban (29 September to 29 October).
-: Presented by Showtime Management at [[Artscape Theatre Centre]] and [[Montecasino’s Teatro]].
+: Presented by [[Showtime Management]]  in conjunction with Selladoor Worldwide, Carlos Candal, Gavin Kalin Productions and Limelight Productions, at [[Artscape Theatre Centre]] and [[Montecasino’s Teatro]] featuring an all-South African cast, crew and band. With [[Nicolette Fernandes]], [[Stuart Brown]], [[Londiwe Dhlomo]], [[Craig Urbani]], [[Tiaan Rautenbach]], [[Richard Gau]] and [[Danelle Cronje]]. Directed and choreographed by Nick Winston working with Associate Director and Choreographer, Ryan-Lee Seager and assistant Choreographer, Libby Watts. Stuart Morley is the Music Consultant and Mark Crossland is the Musical Supervisor. Set design by Tom Rogers; costume design by Sarah Mercade, costume supervisor, Megan Rarity; lighting by Ben Cracknell and sound by Ben Harrison. The South African creative team includes [[Darren Greeff]] (Resident Director and Resident Choreographer), [[Kevin Kraak]] (Musical Director), [[Alistair Kilbee]] (Technical Director, Gearhouse Splitbeam), [[Clement Makana]] (Lighting), [[Strett Spies]] (Sound) and [[Peter Taylor]] (Company Manager).
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	2006: A production by [[Hazel Feldman]], done in association of the international director [[Andrew Pole]], choreographer [[Lisa O'Dea]] and Music Supervisor [[Mike Dixon]], opened at the [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]] on 9 May. The local team was made up of [[Bryan Schimmel]] as music director, [[Jill Somers]] as resident choreographer and [[Bryan Hill]] as director. The ensemble consisted of [[Francois Schreuder]], [[Helen Burger]], [[Vicky Sampson]], [[Helen Goldberg]], [[Neels Clasen]], [[Murray Todd]] and [[Malcolm Terrey]]. The musical went on to play at the [[Artscape Opera House]] in Cape Town (from 25 July) and the [[Playhouse Opera]] in Durban (29 September to 29 October).		2006: A production by [[Hazel Feldman]], done in association of the international director [[Andrew Pole]], choreographer [[Lisa O'Dea]] and Music Supervisor [[Mike Dixon]], opened at the [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]] on 9 May. The local team was made up of [[Bryan Schimmel]] as music director, [[Jill Somers]] as resident choreographer and [[Bryan Hill]] as director. The ensemble consisted of [[Francois Schreuder]], [[Helen Burger]], [[Vicky Sampson]], [[Helen Goldberg]], [[Neels Clasen]], [[Murray Todd]] and [[Malcolm Terrey]]. The musical went on to play at the [[Artscape Opera House]] in Cape Town (from 25 July) and the [[Playhouse Opera]] in Durban (29 September to 29 October).
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 == Performance history in South Africa ==
-: A production by [[Hazel Feldman]], done in association of the international director Andrew Pole, choreographer Lisa O’Dea and Music Supervisor Mike Dixon, opened at the [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]] on 9 May. The local team was made up of [[Bryan Schimmel]] as music director, Jill Somers as resident choreographer and Bryan Hill as director.  The ensemble consisted of [[Francois Schreuder]], [[Helen Burger]], [[Vicky Sampson]], [[Helen Goldberg]], [[Neels Clasen]], [[Murray Todd]] and [[Malcolm Terrey]]. The musical went on to play  at the [[Artscape Opera House]]  in Cape Town (from 25 July) and the [[Playhouse Opera]] in Durban (29 September to 29 October).
+: A production by [[Hazel Feldman]], done in association of the international director [[Andrew Pole]], choreographer [[Lisa O'Dea]] and Music Supervisor [[Mike Dixon]], opened at the [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]] on 9 May. The local team was made up of [[Bryan Schimmel]] as music director, [[Jill Somers]] as resident choreographer and [[Bryan Hill]] as director.  The ensemble consisted of [[Francois Schreuder]], [[Helen Burger]], [[Vicky Sampson]], [[Helen Goldberg]], [[Neels Clasen]], [[Murray Todd]] and [[Malcolm Terrey]]. The musical went on to play  at the [[Artscape Opera House]]  in Cape Town (from 25 July) and the [[Playhouse Opera]] in Durban (29 September to 29 October).
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-''[[We Will Rock You]]'' is a rock musical based on the songs of British rock band Queen by Ben Elton.
+''[[We Will Rock You]]'' is a rock musical based on the songs of British rock band Queen by Ben Elton (1959-)[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Elton].
 Also referred to as ''[[WWRY]]''.
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 The original West End production opened at the Dominion Theatre on 14 May 2002, directed by Christopher Renshaw and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
 : A production by [[Hazel Feldman]], done in association of the international director Andrew Pole, choreographer Lisa O’Dea and Music Supervisor Mike Dixon, opened at the [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]] on 9 May. The local team was made up of [[Bryan Schimmel]] as music director, Jill Somers as resident choreographer and Bryan Hill as director.  The ensemble consisted of [[Francois Schreuder]], [[Helen Burger]], [[Vicky Sampson]], [[Helen Goldberg]], [[Neels Clasen]], [[Murray Todd]] and [[Malcolm Terrey]]. The musical went on to play  at the [[Artscape Opera House]]  in Cape Town (from 25 July) and the [[Playhouse Opera]] in Durban (29 September to 29 October).
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Will_Rock_You_(musical)#South_Africa
 ''[[Artsmart]]'': Arts News from Kwazulu-Natal, 2006-10-4[http://www.artsmart.co.za/drama/archive/1914.html]

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	The original West End production opened at the Dominion Theatre on 14 May 2002, directed by Christopher Renshaw and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.		The original West End production opened at the Dominion Theatre on 14 May 2002, directed by Christopher Renshaw and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
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 '''Not to be confused with ''[[We Will Rock You!]]'', the alternative title for the South African tribute ''[[Queen at the Opera]]'''''
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+: A production by [[Hazel Feldman]], done in association of the international director Andrew Pole, choreographer Lisa O’Dea and Music Supervisor Mike Dixon, opened at the [[Johannesburg Civic Theatre]] on 9 May. The local team was made up of [[Bryan Schimmel]] as music director, Jill Somers as resident choreographer and Bryan Hill as director.  The ensemble consisted of [[Francois Schreuder]], [[Helen Burger]], [[Vicky Sampson]], [[Helen Goldberg]], [[Neels Clasen]], [[Murray Todd]] and [[Malcolm Terrey]]. The musical went on to play  at the [[Artscape Opera House]]  in Cape Town (from 25 July) and the [[Playhouse Opera]] in Durban (29 September to 29 October).
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Will_Rock_You_(musical)#South_Africa
-''[[ArtSmart]]'': Arts News from Kwazulu-Natal, 2006-10-4[http://www.artsmart.co.za/drama/archive/1914.html]
+''[[Artsmart]]'': Arts News from Kwazulu-Natal, 2006-10-4[http://www.artsmart.co.za/drama/archive/1914.html]

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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Will_Rock_You_(musical)#South_Africa
-''[[ArtsMart]]'': Arts News from Kwazulu-Natal, 2006-10-4[http://www.artsmart.co.za/drama/archive/1914.html]
+''[[ArtSmart]]'': Arts News from Kwazulu-Natal, 2006-10-4[http://www.artsmart.co.za/drama/archive/1914.html]
 Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]