CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CLARENCE SQUARE In-Concert Showcase in Berlin 2024 Edward (Jonathan Roxmouth) surrounded by Household (Benjamin Savoie, Ronja Katzman, David Arnsberger, Eva Schütz, Michiel Janssens, Veronica Appeddu, Kim Fölmli)
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CLARENCE SQUARE In-Concert Showcase Berlin 2024 Narrator (Gedeon Burkhard)
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
CLARENCE SQUARE In-Concert Showcase Berlin 2024
CALLING US HOME Cape Town, South Africa 2023
Shy Music
Innovation | Creativity | Passion | Adventure
Shy Music was established in 2014 to house the Creative Development and Production of various original studio and grand-scale theatre projects such as Calling Us Home, Clarence Square and the upcoming Storm Of The Wolf.
Our vision is to create with courage and to strive continuously to reach the highest levels of international quality with our artists, collaborators and partners…
…And it’s all for our audiences!
“From a single song to a whole musical theatre production, the challenge of each project is to find the emotional truth and then to travel the journey of its story.”
Alice Gillham - Producer & Composer
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Alice Gillham
CEO, Producer & Composer
Alice Gillham is a highly creative composer, producer and writer, interested in a broad spectrum of genres ranging from musical theatre to classical music, opera, pop, folk and rock. She is also an Orchestral and Vocal Arranger and Lyricist, and classically trained pianist and flautist. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree and a Masters Degree in Ethnomusicology (cum laude).
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Antonia Gillham
Legal, Creative & Strategy
After years of corporate and strategy experience, Toni brings her extensive legal and business strategy expertise to Shy Music. Working closely with Alice from day one, Toni has been part of building Shy Music - she also co-wrote the stories for Clarence Square and Calling Us Home
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Almur Killian
Head of Projects
Almur has a passion for learning and development, and managing large scale projects and structures. His projects include setting up the first Corporate Learning University (Academy), and projects for one of the largest Financial Services Companies in Africa. He holds an Honours Degree (cum laude) in Learning Management.
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Anton Marshall
Head of Media & Marketing
Anton is a former Arts and Music journalist and has also worked in PR roles. He has been present in the Cape Town music and entertainment scene for more than 25 years. -
Dian Harcovecchio
Casting Director, Logistics & Production Coordinator
Dian is an experienced stage and production manager with over 13 years in the professional industry, specializing in technical theatre. Outside of his active work, he creates props and special effects for theatre and film.
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Whiren van Niekerk
Administrative Assistant
Whiren is a Cape Town-based soprano and assistant director known for her exceptional contributions to opera and visual storytelling. With a blend of artistic vision and leadership, she continues to make an impact in South Africa's creative landscape.
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Mark Malherbe (Prosound)
Strategic Industry Advisor
With over 40 years experience in the Sound and Theatre Industries Mark is an invaluable provider of expertise and mentorship for us all. (He is also the sound designer on Calling Us Home!)
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Simba Makabeta (PROSOUND)
International Production Liaison
Simba is a cultural curator with 20 years of experience transforming spaces and championing artistic excellence, drawing on a vast network of talented creatives and deep cultural insights.
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Evan Milton
Strategic Marketing
Evan is a veteran communications advisor and digital marketer - and a former music journalist. He has written extensively about show business, and is an FM radio host.
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Fred Viljoen
Production Graphic Designer
Fred is an independent graphic designer based in Cape Town, who has worked in the industry since 2005. Fred’s absolutely beautiful creative designs bring our Show Identities to life!
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Bettina Weyers
Publisher
As the managing director of Gallissas Theaterverlag, Bettina is our theatre publisher and rightsholder in the European Union. Based in Berlin, Bettina is a trusted collaborator and friend, and is a keystone member of our multinational team.
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Collett Dawson (CoLab Network)
Publicist
Collett is a truly extraordinary Publicist, with an awesome network - best known for her support for Musical Theatre! She tells our stories with passion and care.
How we built a musical in africa...
…during the pandemic, with a team from all over the world!
It takes a global village…
CREATIVES: Peter Flynn | Magdalene Minnaar | Mark Malherbe | Nadine Minnaar | Louis Minnaar | Werner Burger | Alan C. Edwards | Pei Lee | Lesedi Job | Celeste Botha | Alice Gillham | Antonia Gillham | Timo Radünz | Hans Rose | Drew Bakker | Christoph Weyers | Sven Sauer | Tim Clarke | Alex Fokkens | Stefan Lombard | Daniel Keet | Frankie van Straten | John Keevy | Kate Normington | Ernestina Dos Anjos Tati | Paul Morrissey | Sue Daniels | Graca Oliveira | Juanita Koetze | CAST: Lynelle Kenned | Richard Gau | Danielle Bitton | Musanete Sakupwanya | Edith Plaatjies | Cameron Botha | Lungelwa Mdekazi | Conroy Scott | Nurit Graff | Zolani Shangase | Ayanda Eleki | Luigia Casaleggio | Len-Barry Simons | Given Mkhize | Ntambo Rapatla | Alexis Petersen | Annemarie Steenkamp | Regina Malan | Thiart Li | Anja van den Berg | Kgomotso Makwela | Marzia Barry | Devonecia Swartz | Míchel Alejandro Castillo | Monica Tulia Ramirez | Thokozani Jiyane | Mthokozisi Emkay Khanyile | Yamikani Mahaka-Phiri | Nobuntu Mpahlaza | René Setlhako | Hanna So | Micah Stojakovic | Given Nkosi | Sebastian Zokoza | Cindy-Ann Abrahams | Graham Bourne | Dean de Klerk | Sinéad Donnelly | Gabriela Dos Santos | Caleb Felix | Jay Hlatshwayo | Isabella Jane | Ché-jean Jupp | Jo-Mari Malan | Chantal Stanfieldn | Logan Timbre | Annie Williams | Hlumelo Yawa | Annemarie Steenkamp | Samantha Peo | Zolani Mahola | Tankiso Mamabolo | Carly Graeme | Zion Zuke | Vasti Knoesen | Sarah - Ann van der Merwe | Laura Lee Pitout | Manda Ndimanda | Richard Gau | Anthony Downing | Michael McMeeking | Pierre van Heerdan | Saxola Ketshengane | Len-Barry Simons | Clint Lesch | Thiart Li | Lara Hofmann | Jonathan Roxmouth | Benoit Pitre | Michiel Janssens | Annika Bruhns | David Arnsberger | Veronica Appeddu | Kim Fölmli | Benjamin Savoie | Pieter Tredoux | Amelie Polak | Ronja Katzman | Eva Schütz | Gedeon Burkhard | SPECIAL MENTION - STUDIO ARTISTS: Ramin Karimloo | Andréa Burns | Jonathan Roxmouth | Zolani Mahola | Golda Schultz | Adam Pelkowitz | Amy Campbell | Ashleigh Harvey | Ashley Scott | Braeden Buys | Ché-Jean Jupp | Danelle Cronje | Graham Bourne | Isabella Jane | Ally May | Jumaine Hansen | Michael Stray | Musanete Sakupwanya | Nic Sedgewick | Pauline Du Plessis | Zolani Shangase | Lee van der Merwe | Dean de Klerk | Jason Atherton | Anthony Downing | Lynelle Kenned | Zion Zuke | Wendy Joy Crowley | Xolane Marman | Amy Catherine Walton | Sobane Motlomelo | Sinethemba Dorane | Paul Morrissey | SOUND & RECORDINGS: Murray Anderson, Jethro Harris & Andre Hough (Milestone Studios) | Andrew Rawbone-Viljoen (Digital Forest Studios) | Shy Music Suite | Gavan Eckhart (Soul Fire Studios) | Mark Malherbe (ProSound) | Adam Howard (Howard Audio) | LeRoy Croft (Jazzworx Studios) | Matthew James | Andries Smit (Pressure Cooker Studios) | Nick Watson (Fluid Mastering London) | MUSIC: Galina Juritz (Violin) | Chad Hendricks (Assistant Conductor & Flugel Horn) | Harry Ermer (Piano) | Frank Lüdeke (Flute, Clarinet & Bass Clarinet) | Anja-Susann Hammer (Cello) | Lutz Standop (Scores) | David Lubbe (Piano) | Tersia Harley (Piano) | Kurt Haupt (Piano) | Jessica West (Piano) | Tertia Visser-Downie (Piano) | Jaco Griessel (Piano & Guitar) | Samantha Durrant (Violin) | Rina Schutte (Cello) | Suretha Theron (Clarinet) | Marlene Vlok (Keyboard 3) | Stuart Martin (Percussion) | THEATRES: Artscape (Dr Marlene le Roux (CEO), Guy Burbidge, Vernon Van der Linde, Marius Golding, Lungisani Nkomo, André Steenveld, Simone Heradien, Ilze de Wet, Yusuf Abrahams, Portia Valentine, David van Deventer) | Georg Strecker and the Wintergarten Team | TECHNICAL & GEAR: Ricardo Abrahams | Benjamin du Plessis | Michael Inglis (Emmet Theatre) | Aki Khan and the Eastern Acoustics Team | Alistair Kilbee and Splitbeam Team | CREW: Roy Hunter | Leigh-Anne Nanguia | Dian Harcovecchio | Wicus Louw | Cara Dawling | Morné Kruger | Savanna Vermaak | James Murtz | Xavier Parks | Robbie Kitto | Chris Pharo | Enrico Cloete | Allan Petersen | Zaheer Murphy | Moegamat Cloete | Ncedo Ivan Ntaba | Mariam Moerat | Kasha Solomon | Jonathan van der Vent | Roy Hoffman | SET: Gerhard Morkel | Corne Roodt | Eloise Milward | PUBLISHING: Bettina Weyers | Héloise Saiud | Michael Chadim | Elke Radeke | Philip Nelz | Jens Ochmann | Hakan & Selma Baycelebi | The Team at SONY Music Publishing Berlin (Bettina Bird-Britz, Patrick Strauch) & South Africa (Rowlin Naicker & Dave Penhale) & London (Guy Henderson) | MARKETING & DESIGN: Fred Viljoen | Rei van Greuning | Megan McGrath, Jane Keller, Zen Stafford & Gabby McKee (McGrath Agency) | Evan Milton | Collett Dawson (The CoLab Network) | Cyril Naiker | Rutendo Nyamuda | MEDIA: Fergus Clark | Jens Ochmann | Emmanuel Aronis | The Bohei Film Team | Alexandra Snyman | Randall Lakay and Team | Daniel Rutland Manners and Team | SPECIAL MENTION & THANKS - AGENTS: Helena Banerjee, Peter Brooks & Alexandra Scanlan (CAM) | Stephanie Yankowitt and the TBD Team | Charles Kopelman and Team | Mari Cameron, Althea Greenland and the entire PMA | Sue Snyman & the Snyman Family | TRANSLATORS: Roman Hinze | SHY MUSIC: Almur Killian | Morag Tison | Lee van der Merwe | Alexandra Snyman | Antonia Gillham | Shreshtha Ramesar | Erin Hrustinszky | Betavia Moolman | Sarah Malherbe | Anja van der Berg | Ruvimbo Chikanya | GENERAL MANAGEMENT: Jaco van Rensburg | Wessel Odendaal | Daniel Galloway | AFRICA VOICES TRUST & CALLING A STAR: Judy Page | Kim Kallie-Banner | Danné van der Berg | Udaartha Ramesar | ACCOUNTING & LEGAL: Mynhardt Branders, Barbara Olivier and the Cecil Kilpin and Co. Accounting Team | Jose Jorge & Alex van Greuning (Cliffe Dekker & Hofmeyer) | Andrew Hewitt | Nic Matzukis (ASE) | All of our INVESTORS & SUPPORTERS | WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO: Albert Combrink | Louise Howlette | Steven Roup | Gerhard Morkel, Schalk van der Walt and Kevin Davidson from Techomes | Graham Lowndes and the Mars Music Team | Kirk Arendse and the K&A Marketing Team | Dale Clay and the Digital Express Team | Elizabeth Estment, Simon Clayton and the Flight Centre Team | Lee Hendricks and the Lagoon Beach Hotel Team | Ryan Burgess and the Pioneer Freight Team | Heather Barger and the 27Red Stageline Professional Make-Up Team | Distell | Interflora | Oakland Dairy | Guilma Stander | The Winkler Family | Ettienne Juillard and the IDL Team | Casper Schutte, Mánielle Brits, Nina van Deventer Property and Project Management | The Fleur Du Cap Theatre Awards & The Naledi Theatre Awards - we are grateful and honoured to receive your recognition
*This collection of names is compiled with much gratitude and is not in a particular order
Partners, Production Affiliates & Suppliers
Sponsors
the journey so far
2011: founded Africa Voices Trust | Annual Africa Voices Programmes ongoing | 2014: Founded Shy Music (Pty) Ltd | 2016: Founded Calling Me Home (Pty) Ltd | 2017: launched Calling A Star Initiative in partnership with Africa Voices Trust | 2017: First development run of Calling Us Home Johannesburg, South Africa - Joburg State Theatre | 2018: Second run of Calling Us Home Cape Town, South Africa - Artscape Theatre | 2018: Ran second Calling A Star Initiative in partnership with Africa Voices Trust | 2019: Founded Clarence Square (Pty) Ltd | 2020: COVID SHUTDOWN | 2020: Conceptualised and wrote Clarence Square | 2022: Founded AVSM Holdings (Pty) Ltd | 2023: Final version of Calling Us Home (post Covid) Cape Town, South Africa Run - Artscape Theatre | 2023: Calling Us Home Album preproduction began | 2024: Clarence Square Berlin, Germany In-Concert Showcase - Wintergarten Theatre| 2024: Clarence Square Album preproduction began | 2024: Conceptualising and writing Heart Of The Wolf (Working Title) | 2024: founded and launched HOTW (Pty) Ltd
After Covid delay Concept Albums scheduled for release in 2024/25.