Big (Band) Ballet!

Making its premiere in 2003, Swingtime, choreographed by Sean Bovim, takes the audience on a nostalgic journey of the Big Band Era.

The story centres around Bojangles, the owner of the Swing Club where it all happened. Bojangles’ journey takes the audience back in time where romance was the order of the day, and dancing was a way of life for the young and young-at-heart.

The audience will accompany Bojangles on his trip down memory lane where he remembers his past loves and the shenanigans during his time at the Swing Club. The perfect marriage between Broadway and Ballet, providing a high-impact production and a visual feast that will entertain audiences of all ages.

Duration: 90 minutes (inclusive of 30 minute Interval)

The Maynardville Open-Air Festival is one of South Africa’s most cherished cultural traditions. In 2026, it celebrates 70 years of Shakespeare in the park with a bumper season of music, theatre, and dance under the stars.
The 2026 programme is themed In Full Swing — a vibrant journey through the style, rhythm, and sensuality of the golden eras of music. Whether for the rhythm, revelry, or summer magic, Maynardville 2026 will have you swingin’ from the chandelier! Read on to discover the full lineup.