PRESS START - an 8 Bit Musical is a production that transports audiences into the bright, pixelated world of video games! The trick of the game is that with knock and time lost, you can slowly fade away and ‘run out of lives’. But even at rock bottom, the only way left is up. When the famous video game characters we know and love ‘run out of lives’ (and are in danger of losing the
game), they decide to put on a musical fundraiser to help them raise the gold ring to preserve their lives.
And just like that, thegame continues! Through hilarious and heartfelt musical numbers we see the heroes, villains and sidekicks in a light that we are yet to discover. Unfortunately, when things go awry in the wavering nature of video games, it is the quiet sidekick, Little Mushroom, who must find the hero within to help save the day! This is the moment that he has been waiting all his life for. Ride along and witness Little Mushroom in his bloom into the man of the hour.
About the Artists
Cheslyn Meyer is a B-boy/breaker with experience in various street dance styles, including hip hop, popping, locking, house, and krump. He has judged at two Red Bull BC One Eastern Cape qualifiers and performed on TV shows, music videos, Rugby 7's opening ceremonies, colour run performances, the Fanta Festival, and at the C.H.A.N Orange African Nations opening and closing ceremonies. Meyer has participated in several national and international events, namely the Red Bull BC One Champ EC, Skrik Wakker 1vs1 Champ, Masters of Rhythm, Ebubeleni Fest 2020, Solo pro, R16 SA African Hip Hop Indaba 1vs1, Masters of Rhythm, HipHop Unite, and UK B-boy qualifier.
He has hit the international stages of Reunion Island, and Las Vegas. He runs a passion project under his recently registered NPO The Break Haven, focusing on street genres and dance development in the Eastern Cape. He also joined Nicki Ray Academy of Performing Arts in 2021 where he is the head of Street Dance. They have staged 4 academy productions and various creative productions at festivals.
Publicity Info
- Venue: Athenaeum Little Theatre
- Location: The Athenaeum
- Ticket price: ZAR 80.00
- Programme type: Cabaret
- Genre: Musical Theatre
- Duration:
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Ages:
ALL AGES