Don’t Miss the Magical Journey of The King of Broken Things at The Baxter this May
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The internationally acclaimed and multiple award-winning production, The King of Broken Things, is coming to The Baxter in May. This captivating play, presented by Theatresmiths, will be performed at the Golden Arrow Studio from 1 May to 18 May.
The King of Broken Things has received numerous accolades, including a prestigious Gold Ovation Award at the 2023 National Arts Festival and a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best Theatre Production for Children and Young People following its Cape premiere at The Drama Factory. The production has also won Best Achievement Award in the Family Category at Toyota Woordfees 2023, Most Emotionally Moving Award at the Assitej Cradle of Creativity Festival 2023, and the Golden Dolphin International Puppet Festival 2022 winner in 3 categories (Best Script, Best Director, Best Actress).
The play follows the journey of a young boy’s broken heart, as he teaches us the importance of rehabilitating not just broken things, but also people and hearts. The story is a heartfelt reminder of the magic that surrounds us, and the importance of thinking about the world and the repercussions of our actions, thoughts, and words.
Director Michael Taylor-Broderick describes the show as a timely reminder to us all to dwell more on the magic words – imagine, believe and dream. The production features Cara Roberts, who plays a young boy struggling with the absence of his father. Roberts is a Johannesburg-born actress currently residing in Durban, who has graced many screens and stages since her first on-screen appearance in Durban Poison as the female lead in 2012.
The King of Broken Things is a beautifully realised piece of theatre, as relevant and poignant for adults as for children. It is an entrancing and nuanced performance from Cara Roberts, with fantastic design and wonderful, poignant writing from Michael Taylor-Broderick.
The play will be performed at The Baxter Golden Arrow Studio from 1 May to 18 May. Tickets cost R150, with discounted tickets for students, pensioners, and block bookings of ten or more costing R130. Bookings can be made at Webtickets or at Pick n Pay Stores. For discounted block or schools bookings, charities or fundraisers, contact Carmen Kearns on email carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za and Mark Dobson on mark.dobson@uct.ac.za
Don’t miss this magical journey of The King of Broken Things, a beautifully realised piece of theatre that will rehabilitate every heart, whether you’re 8 or 80. Join the conversation on social media and book your tickets now to experience the magic of this award-winning production
