Stimela – The Gumboot Musical is a celebration of song and dance; an international phenomenon that has swept across the globe like a tidal wave of soaring voices and stomping feet.
It is a unique South African musical story which tells a tale of rural African men who come by train from all over the country in search of a better life in the city of gold, Johannesburg.
Gumboot dancing was born out of these oppressive gold mines. Forbidden to speak and in almost complete darkness, the slave labourers developed their own language by slapping their gumboots and rattling their ankle chains. In time it has developed into a truly unique dance form, and a symbol of self-expression and liberation.
Unrivalled in its energy and physicality, Stimela – The Gumboot Musical celebrates the body as a musical instrument whilst highlighting South Africa's rich and complex culture.
The show comes to the Redland Performing Arts Centre at 8pm on Saturday, April 8 and 6pm on Sunday, April 9.
Tickets are adults $45, seniors/pensioners $30 and students/children $25, Group bookings of 10 or more are $30 with a family ticket for two adults and two children at $120.
Book in person at RPAC Box Office, 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland, by phone on 3829 8131 (a $4.10 booking fee per transaction applies) or online 24/7 using the Buy Now link below (a $3 booking fee per ticket applies).
