Disney’s Moana Jr Set to Delight Cape Town Audiences this December

This December, Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) presents its Cape Town debut production – Disney’s Moana Jr – a heartwarming, adventure-filled musical on stage, for one week only from 16 to 23 December 2025, with daily performances at 11am & 7pm.

Based on the beloved Disney animated film and featuring an all kids cast aged 6 to 18, Moana Jr is a vibrant celebration of courage, identity and the power of self-discovery. Here’s everything you need to know.

All About Moana Jr

Moana Jr features all the beloved songs from the original film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including ‘How Far I’ll Go,’ ‘Shiny Heart’, ‘You’re Welcome’ and more.

Moana Jr is Directed and Choreographed by Sonwa Sakuba, an acclaimed South African performer, choreographer and director whose work has been celebrated on stages across the country with credits such as SARAFINA!, The Tramp, Buzani Kubawo, and Once On This Island to name a few.

Sakuba is the founder of the East London based Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts, a leading training institution that has staged multiple award-winning productions at the National Arts Festival (NAF) in Makhanda, including Afrika Sings!, Dear Tata and Abangoni. His productions are well known for their fusion of African storytelling, contemporary movement, and musical theatre artistry.

The Cape Town staging of Moana Jr serves as the official launch of SSIPA’s Kids & Teens Programme in the region. Offering a dynamic training platform, this programme aims to nurture the next generation of South African triple threat performers.

Make sure to book your tickets to this engaging performance of a Disney classic, empowering young performers from across the country.

How to Book Tickets

Cost: R150 / R120 (children or students). Tickets can be booked on the website.

When: 16 – 23 December 2025 | 11am and 7pm
Where: Theatre Arts, Methodist Church Hall, corner Milton Road and Wesley Street, Observatory, Cape Town

Website: sonwasakuba.co.za
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