On 7 April 2014, South Africa’s Leading Ladies of musical theatre will perform together on stage at The Auto and General Theatre on the Square, Sandton for the first time, for a good cause.
The cause is the first official blanket handover for 67 Blankets for Madiba Day – an initiative that aims to collect thousands of handmade blankets which will be distributed to those in need on Nelson Mandela Day (18 July).
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| The Leading Ladies |
Stars performing at the event include Kate Normington, Angela Kilian, Carly Graeme, Ilse Klink, Lindiwe Bungane, opera star Zandile Mzazi, Helen Desbois, Judy Ditchfield, Brenda Sakellarides and acclaimed newcomer Kiruna-Lind Devar, with a special appearance by ten year old Ella Grealy, Carolyn Steyn’s godchild. The MC for the evening is seasoned entertainer, Yebo Gogo funny man and actor, Michael de Pinna who is currently starring in "The Twilight of the Golds" at the Auto and General Theatre on the Square.
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| The musical theater Divas |
King of fashion David Tlale, will dress Carolyn Steyn and all the leading ladies for the evening’s performance.
According to Carolyn Steyn, Founder of 67 Blankets for Madiba Day: “Never before have these magnificent ladies performed together on the same stage. It is history in the making and so is 67 Blankets for Madiba Day.
Chet Diepraam, the producer of the spectacular evening concurs: “The opportunity to see all of these stars on one stage is extremely rare. Gems from hit musicals Mama Mia!, Chicago, DreamGirls, Sweet Charity, We Will Rock You, Wicked and more, will delight and thrill the audience. The entrance fee to this event is a hand-made blanket made with love. There is limited seating and RSVP's need to be a addressed to johanv@saxon.co.za.
For more information, please visit the “67 Blankets for Madiba Day” Facebook Page.
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