Watch: Siya Kolisi surprises Marc Lottering at the opening of Colleen the Musical
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi surprised Marc Lottering on the opening night of Colleen the Musical at the Baxter Theatre, joining him on stage to share kind words and sing Happy Birthday as Lottering celebrated his birthday
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Springbok rugby captain Siya Kolisi made a surprise appearance at the Baxter Theatre when he joined Marc Lottering on stage at the opening night of Colleen the Musical.
The moment unfolded at the end of the performance, when Kolisi walked onto the stage to congratulate Lottering on the launch of his new production. He shared warm words with the comedian before singing Happy Birthday to him. Lottering’s birthday was celebrated on Thursday, December 4, adding to the significance of the surprise.
Colleen the Musical marks Lottering’s latest theatrical work and debuted in Cape Town at the end of November. The show brings together an experienced creative team. It is produced by Anwar Mc Kay and directed by Lara Foot. Musical direction is by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder, while choreography is handled by Grant Van Ster.
In addition to Lottering in the lead role, the production features a cast that includes David Chevers, Carlo Daniels, Jill Levenberg, Sizwesandile Mnisi, Kate Normington and Anzio September. Their performances help bring to life the story at the heart of the musical.
According to the production’s description, Colleen the Musical explores the challenges of true love in a fast-paced retail environment. The narrative is set among cashiers, customers, cigarette counters and supervisors, using this setting to examine relationships and the pressures surrounding them.
Kolisi’s appearance added a personal moment to the evening, closing off the show with a gesture that connected directly to Lottering’s birthday and the launch of the new production.
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