A NEW homegrown musical is set to take centre stage in Harare and its creators believe it can redefine what large-scale theatre looks like in Zimbabwe.
In Search of the King, an original festive production developed by a collective of Zimbabwean composers, directors and performers, will run for six nights at Celebration Centre.
The first run takes place this weekend starting tomorrow until Sunday, with the final shows scheduled for the following weekend.
The show blends music, narrative and ambitious stagecraft in a 3 000-seat auditorium, positioning it among the largest productions staged in the country in recent years.
The creative team includes artists who have built careers both locally and internationally, underscoring the production’s scope and artistic ambition.
The cast features some of Zimbabwe’s most recognisable voices and personalities.
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Gospel icon pastor Bonnie Deuschle and award-winning gospel singer Janet Manyowa headline the musical, joined by broadcaster Arthur Evans, actor Walter Tapfumaneyi and a wide ensemble of professional musicians and choir members.
Event promoter Lyncolin Kapswara, of Events by GEC, said the goal was to create a holiday experience that felt both familiar and elevated.
“We wanted to craft a production that families can enjoy together, something warm and full of meaning, but also something that shows how far Zimbabwean theatre has come,” he said.
He added that the team approached the project with cinematic scale and local heart.
“Every element from the music to the set design has been created here at home.
“Audiences will feel the excellence we are capable of when we collaborate at this level.”
With a blend of seasoned performers, an original score composed by Daniel Deuschle and a story designed to resonate across generations, In Search of the King is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated cultural events of the festive season.
Organisers expect demand for the six shows to be high, noting that the production’s mix of family-friendly themes and star power is likely to draw thousands to Celebration Centre.