THE COLOR PURPLE SOUTH AFRICA 2018

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RAVE REVIEWS FOR THE COLOR PURPLE SOUTH AFRICA
“A triumphant production…The Color Purple has had Joburg audiences on their feet…Only the music of America’s deep south filled with jazz, ragtime and blues, could do justice to a storyline such as this and the score by Stephen Bray, Brenda Russell and Allee Willis summons the sorrows of Celie’s life with rich blues numbers and soaring gospel…A rollercoaster ride of emotions that ends on an uplifting high, this is one of Joburg’s most memorable theatre productions in years” inyourpocket.com
“If Bernard Jay had any doubts about his ambitious plan to stage The Color Purple in South Africa with an all-South African cast for a South African audience, they would have been wiped away by the rapturous response to the opening performance at Joburg Theatre on Sunday. From the opening scene the retelling of this classic story of the 1930s rural south in America had the audience under their spell” Valerie Boje, The Pretoria News
“It is not often one gets to witness on stage something so remarkable and poignant that it leaves you feeling numb and speechless, yet at the same time empowered and overjoyed…this hugely ambitious offering has an almost spiritual voice. I laughed, I cried but most importantly I felt a wonderful togetherness with my fellow theatre goers who collectively experienced and witnessed something quite remarkable on stage” David Simmons, Stage and Screen
“A rich tapestry that will take you on an emotional journey that will stay with you long after you leave the theatre. The Color Purple is an absolute must-see” Darren Meltz, Morethanfoodmag.com
“Any piece of theatre hereon after is always going to be compared to this and will be left wanting…rendered speechless by its sheer excellence…Didintle Khunou plays Celie with dignity, charm and strength and a voice that will capture your heart…a joyful noise that will undoubtedly bring audiences to their feet time and time again in thunderous applause…A genuine masterpiece! This is an authentic gem of a production, the likes of which one rarely gets the privilege to see” Janice Leibowitz, Glitterandtoast.com
“The Color Purple and its South African team give us a reason to be proudly South African again” Pop Speaking.com
“Incredibly natural and authentic…multi-layered entertainment value…An inspired production” Bruce Dennill, pARTicipate
“There couldn’t have been a better time for the show to make its premiere in the country…The Color Purple is an absolute pleasure to experience” Masego Panyane, The Star Tonight
“The Color Purple is Bold, Black and Beautiful…As a musical, it is the perfect storm for right now…hence the magical reaction and participation of the audience. There was no doubt about their appreciation of what they were encountering on stage…it’s musical heaven” Diane de Beer, debeernecessities.com
“This vibrant musical had the capacity audience cheering for more…Brilliantly directed by Janice Honeyman…soaring songs that stir the soul…elevates the audience to an emotional high”
Peter Feldman, Artslink.co.za
“Quite simply, awesome…an emotional powerhouse…the audience erupted” Jennifer de Klerk, Artslink.co.za
“The audience loved it, the standing ovation testament to the fact that they were thoroughly entertained…a major triumph…a magnificent cast…not to be missed…if there is any way you can go and see it, do so immediately” Hendrik Baird, GaySARadio.co.za