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''[[Seussical]]'' is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
 
''[[Seussical]]'' is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty
  
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==The original text==
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Billed as "a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza" the piece is based on the books of Dr Seuss and featuring an array of recognizable characters.
 
Billed as "a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza" the piece is based on the books of Dr Seuss and featuring an array of recognizable characters.
  
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==Translations and adaptations==
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== Performance history in South Africa ==
  
 
2011: Performed by at the [[Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre]] in Durban from July 1 to 17. Directed by [[Steven Stead]] The technical crew included designer [[Greg King]] and vocal coach [[Charon Williams Ros]]. The cast included [[Candace van Pletzen]] ("Cat in the Hat"); [[Joshua Arnold]] ("Jojo"); [[Blessing Xaba]] ("Horton"); [[Nandisa Ngubelanga]] ("Gertrude") and [[Amanda Kunene]] ("Mayzie"), [[Shekhinah Donnell]] ("Kangaroo"), [[Delwyn van Jaarsveld]] ("Mayor") and [[Nicola Mayne]] ("Mayoress").
 
2011: Performed by at the [[Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre]] in Durban from July 1 to 17. Directed by [[Steven Stead]] The technical crew included designer [[Greg King]] and vocal coach [[Charon Williams Ros]]. The cast included [[Candace van Pletzen]] ("Cat in the Hat"); [[Joshua Arnold]] ("Jojo"); [[Blessing Xaba]] ("Horton"); [[Nandisa Ngubelanga]] ("Gertrude") and [[Amanda Kunene]] ("Mayzie"), [[Shekhinah Donnell]] ("Kangaroo"), [[Delwyn van Jaarsveld]] ("Mayor") and [[Nicola Mayne]] ("Mayoress").
  
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== Sources ==
  
 
http://news.artsmart.co.za/2011/06/seussical.html
 
http://news.artsmart.co.za/2011/06/seussical.html
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https://www.citizen.co.za/witness/archive/seussical-to-showcase-26-young-high-school-performers-20150430/
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Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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Revision as of 06:37, 6 December 2023

Seussical is a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty

The original text

Billed as "a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza" the piece is based on the books of Dr Seuss and featuring an array of recognizable characters.


Translations and adaptations

Performance history in South Africa

2011: Performed by at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban from July 1 to 17. Directed by Steven Stead The technical crew included designer Greg King and vocal coach Charon Williams Ros. The cast included Candace van Pletzen ("Cat in the Hat"); Joshua Arnold ("Jojo"); Blessing Xaba ("Horton"); Nandisa Ngubelanga ("Gertrude") and Amanda Kunene ("Mayzie"), Shekhinah Donnell ("Kangaroo"), Delwyn van Jaarsveld ("Mayor") and Nicola Mayne ("Mayoress").



Sources

http://news.artsmart.co.za/2011/06/seussical.html

https://www.citizen.co.za/witness/archive/seussical-to-showcase-26-young-high-school-performers-20150430/

Go to ESAT Bibliography

Return to

Return to South_African_Films

Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays

Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays

Return to PLAYS III: Collections

Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances

Return to South African Festivals and Competitions

Return to South African Radio Plays and Serials

Return to South African Television Plays and Series

Return to The ESAT Entries

Return to Main Page