Cape Town: From 25 July | Joburg: From 12 September
www.kingkongstagemusical.com
The wait is over! More than half a century since the original production, Eric Abraham presents a brand-new Fugard Theatre production of the iconic South African musical King Kong. The musical portrays the life and times of heavyweight boxer, Ezekiel Dlamini and is set to the scintillating music of Todd Matshikiza with legendary songs such as “Back of the Moon”, “King Kong” and “Sad Times, Bad Times”. The 1959 production of South Africa’s first black musical was set in Sophiatown in Johannesburg in the late-fifties and was seen by 200 000 South Africans before transferring to London’s West End, in part launching the international careers of Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela among many others. Whilst remaining true to the original production, a world-class creative team and a sensational all South African cast will revitalise King Kong for the 21st century, giving it new life. We look forward to welcoming you to our production of King Kong!.
