Bryanston resident, Ben Welfemeier, talks Winnie the Pooh musical production

Bryanston resident, Ben Welfemeier, who plays Christopher Robin in the Winnie the Pooh musical production currently on at the Peoples Theatre in Braamfontein, shared his journey thus far.

Wefelmeier (11) is currently in Grade 6 at St Peter’s Boys Preparatory School and is acting in his seventh show at the Peoples Theatre.

“I have a passion for acting and I hope to move to New York to study theatre after I complete matric,” Wefelmeier said.

Playing Christopher Robin is full circle for him, as he first experienced theatre as a toddler at the age of two to watch Winnie the Pooh.

Wefelmeier explained that the production is based on the cuddly bear and his friends who live in a forest at the bottom of the garden where his character Christopher Robin lives.

“The days that Winnie the Pooh and his friends have are filled with wisdom and love that children who come and see the production will remember most of their lives,” said Wefelmeier.

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The production is directed by Jill Girard and Keith Smith and features costumes by Linda Wilson, musical direction by Dale Scheepers, a set by Grant Knottenbelt and is staged by Sandy Dyer.

The cast includes Andile Magxaki, Thokozani Jiyane, Jaydene Marais, Bradley Nowikow, Gregg Pettigrew and Carmen Tromp – some of whom are familiar faces on the stage and some new talent.

The musical will be on until 30 April and there are two shows each day. During school times the productions start at 9am and 11am; and on public holidays, school holidays and weekends, the productions start at 10.30am and 2.30pm.

Tickets are R130 per person and bookings can be made through WebTickets or by contacting the Peoples Theatre.

Details: 011 403 1563; 011 403 2340; info@peoplestheatre.co.za

Edited by Stacey Woensdregt

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