Mad About The Boys
Mad About The Boys is a musical revue by Amanda Bothma.
Original text
Described as an ode to iconic composer/performers Ivor Novello, Noel Coward and the Cole Porter, the piece offers a series of vignettes on each of the “Boys” and the songs that made them immortal.
Performance history in South Africa
2020: Produced by Wela Kapela Productions and performed at the National Arts Festival Fringe, directed by Amanda Bothma with Dikelo Mamiala (as Relebogilethata) and Jacques du Plessis as musical Director/pianist. Awarded a Silver Standard Bank Ovation Award.
2023: Performed in New York, winning Best Festival Debut – United Solo award.
Sources
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