What: The Long Way Home –an original, South African, jukebox musical
When: September 27 until October 11, 2025
Where: Milnerton Playhouse Theatre, 81 Pienaar Road, Milnerton (behind the library)
Booking: Via Milnerton Players website www.milnertonplayers.co.za
Contact: info@milnertonplayers.com  

Exciting news is the staging by the Milnerton Players of The Long Way Home, a new South African jukebox musical at the Milnerton Playhouse Theatre, from September 27 until October 11. The production will feature a live band, a young and talented cast and “contributions from the Iminqweno Yethu Choir, a community choir based in Dunoon”.  The team say that the The Long Way Home is “more than just a performance — it’s a community celebration of heritage, music, and hope.” Read on for more:

The Long Way Home – a true South African jukebox musical

Some people follow maps. Others follow melodies…


Milnerton Players proudly presents The Long Way Home, an original, South African, jukebox musical that promises to take audiences on a global journey of rhythm, discovery, and heart.

Opening on September 27, 2025 and running until October 11, 2025, this vibrant new production will transform the Milnerton Playhouse Theatre into a crossroads of music and emotion.

Created and written by musical director Tersia Harley and Hema Maskowitz, directed by Philippa van Ryneveld in her directorial debut. The Long Way Home follows the journey of Alex, a young musician from Cape Town who leaves his home in search of fame and purpose. His travels take him through the streets of Rio, into the heart of New Orleans, and across continents — chasing dreams that slowly unravel through heartbreak, betrayal, and longing. But as he learns, sometimes it’s the journey — not the destination — that truly defines us.

“The story is bold, it’s beautiful, and it carries a heartbeat that’s unmistakably ours. At its core, music pulses through every moment, grounding us in memory and rhythm—it is the heartbeat of our home, the sound of belonging. I feel incredibly honoured to direct this exciting new show, and I hope to bring it to life in a way that leaves audiences just as uplifted, moved, and inspired as I have been” – Director Philippa van Ryneveld

A specially curated mix of well-loved songs with local flavour weaves together the soundscapes from around the world into a uniquely South African musical. High energy underlines the performances and the sheer exuberance of the cast is infectious and foot tapping.  With a live band, diverse, new young talent, and contributions from the Iminqweno Yethu Choir, a community choir based in Dunoon.  The Long Way Home is more than just a performance — it’s a community celebration of heritage, music, and hope.

This new work features:

  • A dynamic cast that welcomes newcomers and performers from previously underrepresented communities
  • An original script and music with a live band – ensuring that the music is the priority at times.

PERFORMANCE DATES: (weekends only)

  • Opening Night: Saturday, September 27, 2025
  • Closing Night: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Evening performances and matinees

TICKETS:

VENUE:

Milnerton Playhouse Theatre

81 Pienaar Road, Milnerton (behind the library)

Seating capacity: 112 guests

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