Brief
Northlink College students stage Danger in the Dark musical at Artscape
The production, a rework of the 1990s show Poison, runs 7‑10 October and tackles substance abuse and gender‑based violence.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Northlink TVET College’s Performing Arts Department is staging Danger in the Dark, a musical built on David Kramer’s original work Poison, at the Artscape Arena from 7 to 10 October.
The show, set on the Cape Flats, follows Pamela as she tries to rescue her friend Juanita from an abusive drug‑lord partner. It explores themes of friendship, courage, difficult choices and hope while confronting substance abuse, gender‑based violence and criminality.
Directed by Sonwa Sakuba, with Brandon Cassels as musical director and Mary‑Jane Zimri as choreographer, the production gives emerging students a professional platform. Tickets cost R180 and can be bought via Webtickets or Pick n Pay stores.
Key facts
- Danger in the Dark runs at Artscape Arena from 7‑10 October. (bizcommunity.com)
- The musical is a rework of the 1990s production Poison by David Kramer and Taliep Petersen. (bizcommunity.com)
- Tickets are R180 and available through Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “Northlink Performing Arts students bring Danger in the Dark to Artscape - Northlink College”









