SEUSSICAL Jr kickstarts Peoples Theatre's 2025 with a bang - back due to popular demand
Seussical JR
Based on the works of Dr. Seuss
Peoples Theatre from 11 March – 21 April
The popular classic Seussical Jr returns to Peoples Theatre due to popular demand
Peoples Theatre is excited to once again share the much-loved show, Seussical JR, with their audiences, as it makes a delightful return to their stage from 11 March to 21 April 2025.
Dr Seuss has been a favourite children’s author for over 60 years and is loved for his use of language, rhyme and humour. Seussical is the fabulous Broadway show based on the well-loved books of Dr. Seuss.
The illustrations that accompany the wonderful words of Dr. Seuss have been used to inspire the great set and costumes that bring this magical musical to life!
This musical is definitely an unforgettable experience, audiences will leave entertained as they travel with amazing imagination through the whimsical world of Seussical!
This fantastical, enchanting musical is fun for all ages and follows the adventures of Horton the Elephantand introduces all your other favourite Dr. Seuss characters including The Cat in The Hat who springs to glorious life on stage, and nobody has forgotten Green Eggs and Ham!
“The books of Dr Seuss have been the steppingstones to reading for many children and introduced them to a wonderful range of characters and positive concepts. Now we bring them to life in front of their eyes and create theatre magic for them”, says director Jill Girard .
Do not miss out on this amazing musical which is back on stage by popular demand! The music will move you, the characters will amaze you and the vibrant set and costumes will leave you in awe!
Seussical Jr’s Creative Team:
Produced by Peoples Pre Productions
Directed by Jill Girard
Set Design by Grant Knottenbelt
Costumes by Luciano Zuppa
Choreography by Sandy Dyer Richardson
Musical Direction by Coenraad Rall
Publicity by Collett Dawson of The CoLab Network
Peoples Theatre is exited to present to you an ensemble of talented performers who will take you on this great Seussical adventure!
The Cast
Grant Towers – Horton the Elephant
Katlego Nche - Cat In the Hat
Madelein Pienaar – Mayzie La Bird
Noluthando Mathebula – Gertrude McFuzz, Judge Yertle The Turtle
Raymond Skinner – Mr. Mayor, The Grinch
Amelia Stephens – Mrs. Mayor, Sour Kanagroo
Performances are from Tuesday 11 March – Monday 21 April 2025
Show times for schools are Tuesday to Friday at 09h00 am and 11h00 am
Show times for Public are 10h30 and 14h30 - Weekends and school holidays
Ticket Prices:
R175 per person for members of the public
R140 if you are a member of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club
R150 for public accompanying members
For School group rates, please contact the theatre directly
