By Zoliswa Mdawini
Kingswood College is celebrating the arts this week with a run of vibrant theatre performances by its learners.
According to drama teacher Jessie Wright, the Kingswood Drama Department puts on one primary production every year, open to all learners from Grades 8 to 12 to perform on stage and express their creativity.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, originally created by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, tells the Biblical story of Joseph in a lively, family-friendly way. Watching it felt like a full theatre experience I had not felt in a long time.
The students fully embraced their characters, putting energy and passion into their roles. One of the aspects that stood out was the costumes. They were bright and colourful, bringing excitement to the stage. The most iconic costume — obviously — was Joseph’s dreamcoat. Its multiple colours gave the feeling of diversity, which can be interpreted in different ways. I concluded that the coat was the symbol showing that he was different, chosen, and destined for something great. It all came together so well on stage that I couldn’t help but clap my hands in appreciation.
The lighting also played a big part in setting the mood, shifting from dim and dramatic to great bursts of light to match the rhythm and energy of the songs.
The whole show was full of music, movement, and laughter. The audience, especially the learners, were clearly enjoying it. I heard giggles, cheers, and lots of clapping.
I smiled and clapped along for most of the show. It was just that fun and engaging. The energy from the cast was infectious, and it was obvious that they were enjoying themselves as much as we were.
The show continues until Saturday and is open to the public, offering a joyful and creative pre-National Arts Festival warm-up.
