Behind the scenes -- Starlight Express South Africa 2013 at Joburg Theatre

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"A TRUE VISUAL AND MUSICAL SPECTACLE...this rock musical has lined up some of SA's finest talent in a unique interpretation, staged on a 360 degree stage...WE'D SEE IT AGAIN, AND AGAIN AND AGAIN"
(McLelland, What's Up Jozi)
At last, one of the best loved and longest running musicals in theatrical history explodes onto the South African stage with a brand new production helmed by acclaimed, award-winning director Janice Honeyman.
Produced by the theatre's Executive Producer, Bernard Jay, the all-South African company takes you on the ride of a lifetime - with two hours of speed, spectacle, energy, daredevil stunts and turbo-charged excitement, combined with dazzling sets and costumes, extraordinary roller-choreography and some of Andrew Lloyd Webber's most memorable musical hits.
Essentially a rock musical, STARLIGHT EXPRESS follows a child's dream in which his toy train set comes to life; the actors all play the trains, so they famously perform the entire show wearing roller skates to show their mobility!
When interviewed at the beginning of the project Janice Honeyman said that she was honoured to have been asked to direct this highly spectacular musical. "It's going to be very challenging but the audiences will have an amazing visual and physical experience. At the heart of it all, I am a storyteller and there is a story to be told which will appeal to the hearts and fantasies of audiences."
The Joburg Theatre production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS is the first ever 'non-replica' interpretation officially licensed by Lloyd Webber and his Really Useful Theatre Company since the show's inception in 1984. This means that South African audiences are seeing a brand new interpretation of this legendary 'mega musical'.