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Orpheus McAdoo
Ticket Cost
R200 - R400Start Date
Oct 18 2024Theatre
TheatreDuration
2hr 40min
Cape Town Opera, in collaboration with David Kramer, presents Orpheus McAdoo, a new musical that follows on from the success of Orpheus in Africa in 2015.
This production tells the little-known story of an African-American choir – The Virginia Jubilee Concert Company – led by Orpheus McAdoo (Conroy Scott), which visited South Africa in the 1890s. Invited by the Governor’s wife, Lady Loch (Natalie Robbie), they introduced a unique style of singing that had never been heard in the Cape before. They were an overnight sensation and went on to tour the country for the next two years.
Orpheus McAdoo the musical, recreates how his choir sang the old spirituals more than 120 years ago. In addition to traditional songs, Kramer has created new music inspired by early American folk music, minstrel songs, early ragtime and opera.
Featuring a star-studded cast including Brittany Smith, Dean Balie, Jody Abrahams, Eldon van der Merwe, Elton Landrew and Alexis Petersen.
With thanks to the Western Cape Government Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport for their support of this production.
Duration: 2h 40m
Interval: 30m
Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.
Important Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE
Secure parking is available for Artscape patrons at the Cape Town Civic Centre basement parking area. Access is via the Jan Smuts Street entrance at the times indicated below:
Operating hours
• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm
• Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes
Parking tariffs
Fee: R40.00 / Pensioners: R30.00
For more info, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95
Parking is available at the Cape Town Civic Centre’s basement parking, Mondays to Fridays between 6pm and 11pm. Parking will be available on Saturdays and Sundays as well as public holidays, for matinee and evening performances. Access to the parking area is via Jan Smuts Street.
• No cash will be accepted/handled at the entry point;
• Payments can be made with Debit/Credit card;
• The parking fees are as follows: - Normal fee: R40.00; - Pensioners: R30.00;
• The gate to the parking will be closed 15 minutes after the starting time of a performance and opened after the performance;
• For security reasons, patrons will be required to inform the attendant which production they are attending, you may also provide proof of a reservation to a production or an event, or proof of invitation to a production or event, at the entry point;
• Patrons are to contact the emergency number (021) 400 2828 in the event of an emergency;
• For your safety a security guard will be stationed at the garage entry
Limited facilities for wheelchairs are available in the Opera House and Theatre in accordance with safety regulations. Wheelchair seats can be booked at the Artscape Box Office, at any Computicket outlet, or through the Computicket call centre. Please note that the Arena is not wheelchair friendly. Toilets for wheelchair-bound patrons aresituated in the Marble and Chandelier Foyers of the Opera House and on the lower level of the Theatre Foyer. Limited parking bays are available for bona fide Disabled Parking Disc Holders in the tunnel area opposite the Stage Door entrance, and in the staff parking area. A drop-off facility is available in the tunnel area for patrons who have difficulty walking. Prior arrangements in all regards should be made with the Theatre Manager.
WheelchairsDisabled Parking and Wheelchairs are available on site but should be pre-booked by contacting Artscape Dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695