Our Latest Production - Protea Stage Productions

2026 – Arabian Date Nights

!!UPDATE!!
Please note that the venue for this production has changed to the Benoryn Familiekerk.

Magic carpets, questionable wishes, chaotic romance, and a whole lot of laughter… sounds like the perfect date night to us.

Join us for Arabian Date Nights — a hilarious pantomime-style adventure where Aladdin and Genie turn the classic story upside down! Who knows where the quest to find Aladdin a soulmate could lead?

26 & 27 June 2026 — we can’t wait to share this one with you.

2026 – Shrek The Musical

Protea Stage Productions, by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited, presents Shrek The Musical.

Auditions will be run on Saturday 28 February and Saturday 7 March 2026, at Benoni Church of Christ (93 Great North Road, Farrarmere, Benoni). Please keep an eye on our socials as more details about the audition days and process will be posted there.

Poster for "Shrek the Musical" entitled "General Info." Featuring a silhouetted Shrek figure in the background. Text: "Auditions are 9AM - 1PM." "You will be needed for the full time (you do not need to attend both audition days, unless asked to by the director)." "Please pack snacks & plenty water." "What to expect on the day:" "Singing auditions are done first (First the solo singers and then the ensemble will be taught a song to perform in groups)." "Acting auditions are next (You will be given scenes from Shrek to prepare and perform in groups on the day)." "We finish off with dance auditions (Everyone will be taught a dance to perform in groups on the day)." "Performance dates: 21, 22, 28, 29 August 2026."

Poster for "Shrek The Musical" entitled "Who Can Audition" featuring a silhouetted Shrek figure in the background. Text: "Anyone 7 years and older." "Including adults." "No previous experience needed." "We are always looking for male voices to fill out our chorus - if that's you, please come and audition." "Please note that Protea Stage Productions is an amateur theatre society - no person involved in the production of 'Shrek The Musical' may or will be paid for their involvement."

Poster for "Shrek the Musical" entitled "What to Prepare". Featuring a silhouetted Shrek figure in the background. Text: "Want a Lead Role?" "Prepare a verse & a chorus from any song that best shows your vocal ability. You can sing with a backtrack or acapella." "Just want an ensemble role? You will be taught a song on the day - so no prep needed." "Please send your backtracks via WhatsApp to 062 588 5284 with your name as the title for the audition."

Theatre Academy an Ongoing Success!

Our Theatre Academy, a collaboration between Protea and Keyboard Magic, is going from strength to strength, and intake for students next year will be opening soon! Please visit Theatre Academy for more details.

What We Do

Protea Stage Production’s aim is to provide entertainment of a professional standard to audiences in and around the Benoni area. We have a membership of dedicated and enthusiastic people who have a passion for theatre.

Interested in joining?

If you would like to be a member of the cast or crew, contact us and we’ll give you the latest information on what you need to do. We hold auditions before each show goes into production and anyone of any ability is always welcome.