My Fair Lady at The Playhouse in March

 

By Fred Felton | Feb. 24, 2025

For those of you that love a good musical be sure not to miss out on the show My Fair Lady which will be opening in March at The Playhouse from 8 March 2025.

My Fair Lady on stage at The Playhouse in March. | Photo: Supplied. 

The Playhouse in association with Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited presents this dazzling musical, with an extraordinary cast, stunning costumes, and jaw-dropping staging is set to wow audiences. This must-see show will take audiences back to the time of elegancy and vibrancy in Edwardian London.

This show is adapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion! Discover how Eliza Doolittle transforms from a feisty Cockney flower girl into a sophisticated lady under the mentorship of the pompous linguist Professor Henry Higgins.

There are some amazing songs in this show like ‘Wouldn’t It Be Lovely, I Could Have Danced All Night, and On the Street Where You Live,’ this production is full of wit, charm and heart that has made this musical a timeless classic.

‘’We are pleased to share that several performances of My Fair Lady are already sold out! If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, now is the time,’’ said Lynda Bukhosini, The Playhouse Company’s Chief Executive and Artistic Director.

This production is directed by Steven Stead, who brings fresh energy to this show. The musical direction is by Kevin Kraak, the iconic score by Lerner and Loewe comes to life through rich orchestrations and powerful vocals. The set and costumes designed by Greg King transport the audience to early 20^th-century London. Duane Alexander’s choreography adds a dynamic flow to the show. This musical features some of the top actors in South Africa including Leah Mari’s amazing portrayal of Eliza Doolittle.

Now is your chance to immerse yourself in Broadway’s longest-running musical. This show has captivated audiences through 2, 717 performances and has won six Tony Awards including Best Musical! The show has just finished a sold-out run in Cape Town and is now amazing audiences in Gauteng.

Due to high demand and sold-out shows, an extra performance has been added on Sunday, 9 March 2025, at 18h00 for My Fair Lady.

Don’t miss your chance to see this classic running from 8 to 16 March 2025.

Get your tickets now for just R150 – R250 on Webtickets before they are all sold out.