There’s only one way to celebrate the festive season in Johannesburg this year, and that’s enjoying Swingle Bells – A Christmas Concert Spectacular! This merry show will take centre stage at The Teatro, Montecasino for eight performances only. Taking place from 15 to 24 December 2023. Get your tickets now!
Don’t Miss Swingle Bells At The Teatro
After five years, local musical theatre and international concert entertainer – Jonathan Roxmouth – is returning to the Teatro at Montecasino.
But this time, with the highly acclaimed 19-piece Johannesburg Big Band conducted by Adam Howard, to present swingin’ Christmas hits. Cue Swingle Bells!
Audiences will delight at the sights and sounds of genuine family entertainment. Expect everything from instantly recognisable traditional Christmas carols – such as Deck the Halls and We Wish You A Merry Christmas – to fresh new versions of classics such as Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is Comin’ To Town.
In amongst all of this yuletide joy, there are countless surprises, familiar favourites and nostalgic hits.
Jonathan and the Johannesburg Big Band will be joined onstage by special guest artists, Timothy Moloi and Monique Steyn to add their own special flair of local brilliance.
Swingle Bells is more than a love letter to Christmas. It is a throwback to the golden age of Christmas Swing Music when Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Bobby Darin were the custodians of “yule cool”. The concept is to have the most joy and fun with the music of everyone’s childhood.
In 2020, Jonathan and The Johannesburg Big Band headed into Howard Audio studios to record the Christmas album Swingle Bells. Both are thrilled to now be able to bring those recordings to life on the Teatro stage.
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas this year and treat yourself to Swingle Bells!
When & Where?
Swingle Bells will be on stage at The Teatro, Montecasino for 8 performances only, spanning two weekends in December; from 15 – 24 December 2023.
Performances are Fridays at 19:30, Saturdays at 14:00 and 19:30, Sundays at 14:00 (including Christmas Eve).
Also, How Much Is It?
Tickets range from R200 – R310 per person, and are available Webtickets or at Pick ‘n Pay outlets.
Discounts for groups of 10 or more, senior citizens, scholars and students apply.
Swingle Bells is proudly presented by Howard Events in Association with The CoLab Network.
