| R & J Love Beyond the Stars – a musical When: April, 13-16, 2025, at 7pm Where: Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck, 129 Kloof Street, Cape Town Writer/director: Regina R Malan Presented by: Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck, Cape Town Language: English Tickets: R150 Bookings: Quicket Direct booking link: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/308764-horskool-jan-van-riebeeck-presents-r-j-love-beyond-the-stars-a-musical/?ref=events-list#/ |
Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck has received acclaim for its musical productions. The school’s new musical, R & J Love Beyond the Starsis directed (and written) by Regina R Malan. The production, which “puts a bold, futuristic spin on Shakespeare’s beloved Romeo and Juliet” is on April, 13-16, 2025, at 7pm at the school. Read on for more. Info as supplied:
Two Stars, One Destiny
In a universe governed by artificial intelligence, where love is a fake construct and nature no longer grows, two star-crossed lovers emerge from opposite ends of society. Romeo, a passionate blue-collar worker from the struggling masses, and Juliet, a member of the elite royal class, are drawn together despite the rigid class divisions enforced by AI control.
Their forbidden love blooms in defiance of a system that seeks to keep them apart, setting the stage for a heart-wrenching, electrifying revolution of the heart. As their love defies the mechanical order, they face betrayal, sacrifice, and the harsh consequences of their actions. In a world where technology has replaced nature, the question arises: can love truly thrive in a place where nothing else can?
Blending acting, dance and unforgettable songs and themes from The Greatest Showman, Grease, The Notebook, The Waitress, We Will Rock You, Wicked, West Side Story, Mamma Mia! and more, this musical journey pulses with energy. From the exhilarating dance numbers representing the clash between the working class and the elite, to the heart-rending ballads that echo the depths of Romeo and Juliet’s passion, the music will take audiences on an emotional ride of love, hope, and sacrifice.
With high-tech visuals and dynamic projections that bring the contrast between blue and gold to life, Romeo and Juliet in Space creates a mesmerizing, otherworldly experience that explores the power of love in a mechanized, controlled world.
Forbidden love, rebellion, and survival… in an AI-controlled dystopian world. Intrigued?
In R & J: Love Beyond the Stars, writer and director Regina Malan puts a bold, futuristic spin on Shakespeare’s beloved Romeo and Juliet.
📅 April 13-16, 2025, 19:00
📍 129 Kloof Street, Cape Town (Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck)
🎟️ Tickets @ R150 on Quicket https://www.quicket.co.za/events/308764-horskool-jan-van-riebeeck-presents-r-j-love-beyond-the-stars-a-musical/?ref=events-list#/
✳ Featured image: R & J Love Beyond the Stars – a musical – presented by Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck, Cape Town, April, 13-16, 2025. The musical has been written and is directed by Regina R Malan.Sponsored content. Images supplied.
