Following 28 back-to-back sold out performances at The Bioscope Independent Cinema, The Universe on Stage is set to debut their new show Hidden Giants at Joburg Theatre’s 1 000-seater Nelson Mandela Theatre for a two night only performance on 13 and 14 September.
Hidden Giants is a live science talk accompanied by an original score composed by Yasheen Modi coupled played live on stage and backdropped with beautiful cinematic visuals. It is crafted to make science not just accessible, but relatable, beautiful and entertaining for all audiences by engaging both the intellect and the emotions. simply put – science in symphony. The show will guide the audience through the remarkable journey of how humanity captured the first image of a black hole. Woven through the talk is the idea that this incredible feat was made possible by humanity’s greatest resource – our curiosity. The Universe on Stage is a duo with Dr Luca Pontiggia, a physicist and seasoned storyteller; and award-winning pianist and composer Yasheen Modi.
“This isn’t just a show; it’s an immersive journey through our universe and our place in it – a truly novel kind of live entertainment,” says Dr Luca Pontiggia. He further states “our goal is to ignite curiosity and wonder about the universe while providing a memorable experience – inspiring us to see the world with a child-like perspective.”
Hidden Giants will run on 13 and September 2024 at 19:30.
Ticket prices range from R280 – R340 and can be booked online at Webtickets or the Joburg Theatre Box Office on 0861 670 670.
The duration of the show is 1 hour 30 minutes with no interval.