International collaboration meets grand-scale musical in Calling Us Home, set to make its world premiere in Cape Town at Artscape Theatre from Wednesday 15th to Sunday 19th February 2023. Rehearsals for this epic musical are in full swing and the cast and creative team have been hard at work for the past three weeks, building, creating and making music together.
Director Peter Flynn invites audiences into the rehearsal room, offering a sneak peek into the global collaboration between South African, American, European and Asian team and cast. Captured by Cape Town photographer Daniel Rutland Manners, the cast showcased not only their talents, but their sheer passion and commitment in emotive photos released to the media.
Producers Shy Music are proud to present the full 26-strong cast, including some of the finest in South African and American talent. Playing the lead role of Grace is Cape Town's own Devonecia Swartz, with the roles of the American leads Rafael and Isabella being performed by Míchel Alejandro Castillo and Monica Tulia Ramirez respectively.
Calling Us Home is a story that follows the journey of Grace, from her homeland across the sea to a land full of new adventures, where she finds friendship, heartbreak, and love. Composed by Alice Gillham and directed by Peter Flynn, this unforgettable epic musical is fraught with danger but saved by love.
The soaring music, drums that pulse the heartbeat of a continent, and an amazing journey that will sweep you from the plains of Africa, across the sea, to the icy North of an American city. It is a story that humbly yet firmly touches on some of humanity's big issues, such as the plight of refugees, the many challenges women face and the need for greater empathy, understanding and care in an uncertain world.
Composer Alice Gillham says, "It is the most exciting moment when, during the rehearsals, the libretto and the music come to life, and I cannot wait to share the extraordinary talent and energy of our wonderful cast with Cape Town audiences."
Don't miss out on the world premiere of Calling Us Home, an epic musical that promises to take audiences on a journey they'll never forget.