Two rising drama stars from Reddam House Helderfontein capture global attention

TWO learners from Reddam House Helderfontein have achieved notable success in dramatic arts, with Grade 12 student Lunga Gqomo earning a scholarship to the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York Grade 7 learner Nala Motha impressing audiences in Matilda JR at the Joburg Theatre.

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GRADE 7 learner Nala Motha shines on stage in 'Matilda JR' at the Joburg Theatre, with her next role in 'Madagascar - A Musical Adventure JR' confirmed.

Lunga’s scholarship to AMDA marks a major milestone for the young actress, who has been passionate about performance since the age of four. Nala, meanwhile, has just been cast in Madagascar — A Musical Adventure JR, set to run at Joburg Theatre’s People’s Theatre from November 4 to December 24.

Lunga credits her mother for enrolling her in drama classes, which sparked her lifelong interest in performance. “I loved how I got to be different people and be in strange situations that I'd never actually find myself in.”