Reviews

By Ken Grady March 4, 2018 The Upside News I wasn’t really thinking clearly when I booked my tickets to see the Soweto Gospel Choir at The Flamingo, in Gluttony, on Sunday afternoon Unbelievably, I had not factored in that it was Adelaide 500 Sunday. At 4:00pm. Right in the middle of the main race. [...]

By Kym Clayton The Barefood Review February 28, 2018 Not religious? Well don’t let that put you off seeing this high-energy display of joy and unbridled happiness that is completely infectious. You’ll leave with an aching face because you smiled so much. The show is non-stop singing in a range of African languages, and some [...]

By: Pat. H. Wilson The Advertiser February 28, 2018 Rating: ***** Gluttony — The Flamingo Until March 18th SINCE 1976, Soweto has signified youth, protest and pride in language and culture. On this occasion, the Soweto Gospel Choir honoured Nelson Mandela in an inspirational concert of song, story, music and dance. All 18 sing and [...]

By Mal Byrne February 26, 2018 Limelight Magazine ★★★★½ So spiritual that it could have shaken the most ardent of atheists. The late Nelson Mandela (Madiba) was one of the coolest world leaders in recent memory. Not only was he esteemed for the personal sacrifice that he made to end apartheid in South Africa and [...]

February 21, 2018 In Daily  The jubilant moves and heartfelt passion of the Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir are infectious as the performers bring the music and spirit of South Africa to Adelaide Fringe. ★★★★ Soweto is perhaps most famous for the uprising of 1976, a turning point in the history of anti-apartheid struggle. While the [...]

Soweto Gospel Choir at Assembly Hall * * * * * South African choir deliver an uplifting, energetic, and involving show. By: Tamarin Fountain August 8, 2017 The Wee Review One of the many wonderful elements of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the instant access to a wide variety of multi-cultural performances. Being in the [...]

Soweto Gospel Choir Assembly Mound (Venue 35) Tuesday 8th August 14.40 10/10 DarkChat first saw Soweto Gospel Choir back in 2007 and they were spectacular, taking home the very first DarkChat Award for Show of the Year. As it was our 10th anniversary we decided it was only fitting to go and see them again [...]

Reviewed by Fiona Talbot-Leigh 14th March 2017 Broadway World Adelaide Hailing from the South West Township of Soweto in Johannesburg, the Soweto Gospel Choir brings together South Africa’s greatest singers, performing a repertoire that includes traditional songs handed down through the generations, African Gospel, South African freedom songs, as well as Soweto Gospel Choir’s unique [...]

The Adelaide Review by John Dexter February 23, 2017 After 15 years together, the Soweto Gospel Choir is still going strong, as evidenced by their joyful performance at the Panama Club. The South African choir is decked out in bright and beautiful colours reminiscent of when Desmond Tutu said their country was the ‘Rainbow Nation’. [...]

By: Nicky Titchener InDaily February 22, 2017  Adelaide Fringe From the moment the darkness is pierced by a soaring female voice and the rhythm of a single drumbeat, you know you won’t be disappointed by the Soweto Gospel Choir. ★★★★ This choir, from the township of Soweto in Johannesburg, is well-established, with a reputation for [...]