Saturday Night Fever
A non-replica production of the 197Os iconic disco film.
The South African State Theatre, Opera Stage
Nominated for three Naledi Awards
“Award-winning director Greg Homann proves that he’s clearly able to cast his net a lot wider than solely serious theatre. In this, his musical directing debut, he’s done a sterling job… epic masterpiece… drop-dead incredible… Go … book … NOW!!!.” – Glitter and Toast
“ …a feel-good, sit back and enjoy musical, created to entertain.” – Louw Mulder
“…great performances all around…” – Diane de Beer (The Star)
“This is a slick, pulsating, big time, glitzy, but human musical.” – Jennifer de Klerk
“Not to be missed … Daniel Buys as the iconic Tony Manero literally steals the show with his cool outfits and amazing voice … the creative team led by director Greg Homann has captured the mood and essence of this landmark time … boogey like it’s 1977!” – Heather Hook
“The enthusiastic opening night audience hollered their approval throughout … It was a triumph! The production is fast-paced and jam packed with dance numbers beautifully choreographed by Weslee Swain Lauder” – Moira de Swardt
Based on the Paramount/RSO Film and the story by Nick Cohn
Adapted for the stage by Robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill Oaks
North American version written by Sean Cercone and David Abbinanti
Produced by Bernard Jay in association with The South African State Theatre
Directed by Greg Homann
Musical Direction by Rowan Bakker
Choreographed by Weslee Swain Lauder
Set and Lighting Designed by Denis Hutchinson
Costumes Designed by Sarah Roberts
Sound Design by Trevor Peters
Production Manager – Vanessa Nicolau
Costume Co-ordinator – Bronwen Lovegrove
Company Manager – Mdu Nhlapo
Production Stage Manager – Leigh-Anne Nanguia
Assistant Stage Manager – Amy Harris
Dialect Coach – Gina Shmukler
Assistant Musical Direction – Drew Rienstra
Assistant to Denis Hutchinson – Kamini Soobben
CAST
Daniel Buys
Natasha van der Merwe
L J Neilson
Kiruna-Lind Devar
Bongi Mthombeni
Sebe Leotlela
Matthew Berry
Brandon Lindsay
Steven van Wyk
Keaton Ditchfield
Cameron Botha
Craig Urbani
Charmaine Weir-Smith
Phumi Mncayi
Nathan Kruger
Clint Lesch
Zane Gillion
Mark Richardson
Phillip Schnetler
Devon Flemmer
Nurit Graff
Toni Jean Erasmus
Raquel Munn
Joanna Abatzoglou
Vanessa Brierley
Londiwe Dhlomo