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The National Children's Theatre is putting on a magical adaptation of Puss
in Boots, the much-loved fairytale about a cat who helps its master.
Puss in Boots: the menacing Ogre (Hein van Zyl) threatens Puss (Claire Watermeyer)
P
USS IN BOOTS is the latest classic fairytale to be given the Joyce
Levinsohn treatment. The play is running at the National Children's Theatre in
Parktown until Saturday, 13 October.
It tells the story of a clever cat that uses trickery to help its poor master
to amass wealth and so win the hand of the king's daughter.
Levinsohn says the play teaches children values like honesty and hard work in
a fun way. "It is a fun and lovely show," driven by music, comedy and lots of
audience interaction. Its style and creativity tap into the audience's
imaginations, she notes, adding, "Children must believe in themselves and their
dreams will come true."
The play has been written to arm the audience with self-esteem, confidence
and listening skills, Levinsohn adds.
Beautiful costumes and wonderful sets help to transport the audience into the
magical world of fairytales. They are taken on a fantasy journey around the
world, with stops in Japan, Arabia and Africa as the clever cat gathers silk,
riches and a castle to help its master.
The action in Puss in Boots excites children and adults alike, the
director says.
She has won several awards for her contribution to the development of
children's theatre, including a Naledi Award for her adaptation and stage
production of the beloved children's classic, Charlottes Web.
In 2004, she was a runner-up in the Shoprite Checkers Woman of the Year
Awards.
Puss in Boots is on at the National Children's Theatre in Parktown
until Saturday, 13 October. Performances are on Mondays to Saturdays at 10.30am
and 2.30pm.
Tickets are R55 for children and R65 for adults. Bookings can be done through
Computicket on 083 915 8000 or at the theatre on 011 484 1584. Block bookings
and specials are available for schools, groups and birthday parties through the
theatre.
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