THE SINGING CHAMELEON PUPPET SHOW

THE SINGING CHAMELEON PUPPET SHOW

Presented by Petrus Productions

The Singing Chameleon will make an appearance at National Children's Theatre this month, as part our regular puppet rendez-vous every last Saturday of the month.

This adaptation of the Malawian tale is brought to life by Puppet Master Swannie Swanevelder.

An inspirational story of how the Chameleon became a lucky charm of the African people.

“There must be more to life than catching flies”, thinks the Chameleon.

Come and join Chameleon as he leaves the comfort of his tree and embarks on a lifetime of adventure and seeks to find his special talent.

With colourful string puppets and big rod puppets, this interactive puppet show will keep you singing long after you have left the theatre.

About Swannie

Swannie has been a performer all his life! Apart from being an active learner and eternal student, he specializes in marionettes and Muppets as an art form. With this ability he is also a voice artist and keen script writer. His love for puppets started in an early age. As kids they used to entertain the neighbourhoods kids by imitating famous Afrikaans singers, or do almost punch and Judy style puppet shows in their living room. It was only later in his life that he discovered that he has a passion for all kinds of puppets and started learning about the art form on a more formal level. He studied under the South African master puppeteers such as Toby Von Eyck, Alida von Maltitz and Antoinette Snyman. He became a member of the "Puppeteers of America" in the year 2000 and is an active member of the worldwide PUPPET HUB for puppeteers.His first full length puppet show was a passion play and consisted out of 32 marionettes. He started out in the religious world, doing his masters in Theology in Creative Communication. He also taught dramatic arts in various institutions for the last 14 years. He has his own production company and drama school.

Bring your masks, ground cover, low chairs, blankets, picnic basket, and enjoy children’s theatre at its best. 

Regret NO Alcohol to be brought onto the premises.

When: Saturday 26 February at 16:00

Where: National Children's Theatre, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown

Length of show: 50 minutes – no intermission

Age: All ages, best from 3 up

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Photography/Filming Photographers or film crews occasionally operate within National Children's

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Tickets are non-refundable

Should the performance be cancelled, ticket holders can reschedule at a convenient date and time of

their choice, subject to availability.

Cancellation

Should it rain (and one never knows in advance!), NCT will advise the audience 30 minutes before the performance. If the show is to be cancelled due to bad weather conditions and COVID, ticket holders can reschedule at a convenient date and time of their choice, subject to availability. Tickets have to be redeemed within a three months period.

"Tuck Shop Cart" - We have built a beautiful cart that sells a few "tuck shop items" to nibble on during the show as

well as a refreshing juice/water.

Parking - Free and secure covered parking is available in our new parking area.