Becoming Benno
Directed by Michael Richard, with best-selling playwright John van de Ruit (of Spud fame) as dramaturge, and Australian Global Artistic Talent Visa recipient Ben Voss as Benno, this heartfelt and irrepressible performance promises to captivate South Australian audiences and keep them on the edge of their seats.
Ben, whose wife and child eagerly await his arrival at Adelaide Airport, faces unexpected uncertainty when he is detained by border control officials due to an issue with his Permanent Residency Visa. As he oscillates between confidence and panic, Ben explores themes of identity, family, and belonging with humour and heartfelt insight.
Becoming Benno is a story about keeping your spirits up while navigating life Down Under.
Presented by: Mamba Productions
Ben Voss is a much-loved South African actor, comedian, writer and producer. He moved to Australia in 2024 on a Global Talent Residency Visa in the Arts. Career highlights include over 1500 shows of his hit sketch comedy series Green Mamba, Black Mamba, Mamba Republic and Mamba proudly SA. His alter-ego Beauty Ramapeleple was a regular voice on radio and face on South African TV. His two stage productions, Bend it like Beauty and Beauty and the BEE both had acclaimed runs at London’s Oval House theatre and toured internationally.
In South Africa’s annual family pantomime spectacular Ben has played the Evil Queen in Snow White (2019), an Ugly Sister in Cinderella (2021), Abanazer in Aladin (2022) and Hook in Peter Pan (2023)
He has a star on the South African theatre walk of fame!
Sessions
Murree Smith Hall at Woodville Town Hall:
The Warehouse Theatre:
Ticket Prices
Full price:
$20.00 to $28.00
Concession: $18.00 to $24.00
Midweek Treat:
$15.00
BankSA Cardholder:
$16.50 to $21.00
Family: $80.00 to $88.00
Companion Card: $0.00
Prices may not be available on all sessions
All transactions incur a $4.80 Transaction Fee (Excluding donation only transactions, certain promotions and transactions consisting of only free-ticketed shows). Fees explained.
2 Venues
Murree Smith Hall at Woodville Town Hall
Woodville Town Hall, 74-76 Woodville Rd, Woodville, Kaurna
Street frontage entrance, accessible entrance on side of building for upper-level seating, car parking available out the back of building.
- Step-free mobility aid access through the main entrance with an accessible bathroom.
- Venue is 18+ and minors may attend during specific days or times (Venue will be licensed during the Fringe season, but alcohol service will not be provided during childrens events)
The Warehouse Theatre
The Warehouse Theatre, 8 (rear) Unley Rd, Entry via Chances Ln, Unley, Kaurna
Located at the Rear opposite Vocal Artistry (unit 2 /1 Chances Lane Unley)
- Venue is 18+ and minors may attend during specific days or times (Minors can attend all sessions as we have school shows and a team that supervise all alcohol service)
Suitability & Warnings
Accessibility
- High Audio Content