We found ourselves in a world-class theatre experience—not on Broadway, not in the West End, but right here in South Africa at the Teatro Montecasino.
As one of SA’s most respected publicists put it right after the show when we chatted:
“An international-standard production, performed by a South African cast.”
My Fair Lady, now on stage at Teatro Montecasino, is sheer perfection. From the acting to the lighting, set design, costumes, and sound—every element is flawless. It was a proud moment for South African theatre, a reminder that we are in for an extraordinary year of stage productions.
The brilliance of this production lies not only in its stunning execution but also in its remarkable cast. These talented performers bring the magic of My Fair Lady to life:
“The coveted lead role of Eliza Doolittle will be shared by Leah Mari (The Sound Of Music, Company) and Cape Town Opera’s Brittany Smith (Orpheus McAdoo, The Sound of Music, Master Class, Lucia di Lammermoor). Smith won a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award earlier this year for her role as Maria in The Sound of Music, another hit Pieter Toerien Production produced in association with Cape Town Opera.
Joining the two stars is an outstanding cast that includes Craig Urbani (The Sound Of Music, We Will Rock You, Chicago) as Henry Higgins and Graham Hopkins (Witness for the Prosecution, Hansard, Equus) as Colonel Pickering.
Completing the stellar line up will be Mark Richardson as Doolittle, Sandi Dlangalala as Freddy Eynsford-Hill, Adrienne Pearce as Mrs Higgins, Namhla Tshuka as Mrs Eynsford-Hill, Megan Spencer as Mrs Pearce, Ryan Flynn as Harry, Gareth Meijsen as Jamie and Dean de Klerk as Zolton Karpathy.
The ensemble cast includes Dylan Janse Van Rensburg, Michiel Bester, Manyano Ngoma, Micah Stojakovic, Morgan Marshall, Gemma Bisseker, Kensiwe Tshabalala, Kirsten Pienaar, James van Helsdingen, Allen Chambers, Edrien Erasmus, Angelica Hattingh, Noa Duckitt, Gabriella Knight, Danie Conradie, Sasha Duffy, Tjaart van der Walt, Siphesile Mdena, Allen Chambers, and Milli Mangate, and Cape Town Opera’s Lusibalwethu Sesanti, Danielle Speckman, Van Wyk Venter, Jason Atherton, Busisiwe Ngejane and Siphesihle Mdena.” (Press Release – Pieter Toerien Prooductions)
This stunning production wouldn’t be possible without its outstanding creative team:
Director – Steven Stead
Set Designer – Greg King
Musical Director – Kevin Kraak
Choreographer – Duane Alexander
Lighting Designer – Denis Hutchinson
A Must-See Theatrical Masterpiece
My Fair Lady at Montecasino’s Teatro dazzles with elegance and charm. Awarded five/five golden stars and the Galore SA Media Stamp of Excellence, this is a must-see production for theatre lovers.
Show Dates & Ticket Information
Johannesburg – Teatro at Montecasino
25 January – 2 March 2025
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Durban – The Playhouse
8 March – 16 March 2025
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