The Firebird
The Firebird takes flight in Joburg!
Prepare to be swept into a world where towering puppets come alive, powerful dancers take flight and Stravinsky’s electrifying music fills the stage!
The Firebird, Janni Younge Productions’ internationally celebrated theatrical spectacle, comes to the Teatro at Montecasino from 4 December for its Johannesburg debut.
Follow the Seeker, a young woman on a journey to unleash her creative power, as she enters a vivid world of extraordinary creatures, captivating movement and transformation. With larger-than-life puppetry, dynamic choreography and one of the greatest orchestral scores of the 20th century, The Firebird is a thrilling theatrical experience that builds towards an unforgettable moment as the magnificent Firebird takes flight.
Having wowed audiences at major international venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Ravinia, The Mann Center and Wolf Trap, this spectacular South African production is finally coming home to Johannesburg.
Good to know:
Dates: 4-6 December 2026
Times:
Friday 4 December: 19h00
Saturday 5 December: 11h00, 15h00 and 19h30
Sunday 6 December: 11h00 & 15h00
Cost: R150-R580
Venue: The Teatro, Montecasino
Recommended age: No children under 3 years permitted
More information: The Firebird takes flight in Joburg! – Montecasino
