Family Musical "The Big Bad" Comes to Roodepoort Theatre This July

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The family courtroom comedy features Little Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, and audience jury participation.

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Roodepoort Theatre, in association with Stageworx, is proud to present The Big Bad Musical, on stage for a limited season from 16 – 30 July 2026; a bold and joyful family courtroom comedy musical where YOU as the audience get to decide the verdict!

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Fairy-tale Land is in an uproar as the notorious Big Bad Wolf is hauled into the court and slapped with a class-action lawsuit by some of the most famous characters in storybook history.

Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandmother, the Three Little Pigs, and a host of other familiar faces are determined to prove that the Wolf is a menace to society once and for all.

Presiding over the biggest trial ever to hit the fairy-tale world, Judge Wise Old Man must listen as witness after witness takes the stand to share their version of events.

With the Fairy Godmother leading the prosecution and the Wolf's unlikely defence team fighting to clear his name, the courtroom quickly descends into a hilarious battle of accusations, surprises and unexpected twists.

As the evidence unfolds, audiences discover that every story has two sides, and perhaps the Big Bad Wolf isn't quite as guilty as everyone thinks.

Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, memorable characters, energetic musical numbers, and plenty of audience participation, The Big Bad Musical is a fun-filled family musical that celebrates empathy, understanding and the importance of looking beyond first impressions. The most exciting part? The audience becomes the jury and ultimately decides the Wolf's fate, making every performance a unique theatrical experience.

Presented by Roodepoort Theatre in association with Stageworx, this exciting new production features a talented cast of Alumni, Accelerator Programme students, and part-time performers, alongside original music by Matthew Marinus and a colourful cast of beloved fairy-tale characters.

Will the Wolf be found guilty? Or is he simply misunderstood? The verdict is in your hands.

With a cast of 30 performers, original songs and bold theatrical staging, The Big Bad Musical is a show for the whole family.

"We are incredibly excited to be bringing The Big Bad Musical to Roodepoort Theatre. This production holds a special place in the history of Stageworx, as we first performed the show as part of our partnership with the theatre over a decade ago. Returning with this wonderful production feels like a true full-circle moment for our team.

Audiences can expect an afternoon or evening filled with laughter, fantastic music, larger-than-life fairy-tale characters and plenty of surprises along the way. What makes this show particularly special is that the audience becomes part of the action, serving as the jury and ultimately deciding the fate of the Big Bad Wolf. It's interactive, energetic, and great fun for the whole family.

We are also incredibly proud to showcase the talent of our alumni, Accelerator Programme students, and part-time performers, many of whom are gaining valuable experience performing on a professional stage. Combined with Matthew Marinus's original music and the support of Roodepoort Theatre, we believe audiences are in for a truly memorable theatrical experience." – Gemma Marinus, Founder and Principal, Stageworx

The Big Bad Musical runs from 16th – Thursday 30th July at Roodepoort Theatre.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/south-africa/article/THE-BIG-BAD-MUSICAL-Will-Come-to-Roodepoort-Theatre-in-July-20260608)._