Get ready for serious goosebumps! South Africa’s very own vocal powerhouse, Belinda Davids, is about to take on the biggest theatrical challenge of her career. The Gqeberha-born star will play pop diva Rachel Marron when the stage musical version of The Bodyguard tours local theatres next year.
Fans know Davids from her breathtaking international tribute concerts, where her soaring four-octave voice routinely blows audiences away. She even blew away Simon Cowell on Britain’s Got Talent and bagged a Golden Buzzer in Spain. Taking on this celebrated role means learning choreography and diving headfirst into acting, creating a whole new chapter for the talented singer.
The famous plot follows superstar Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer, the tough former Secret Service agent hired to protect her from a dangerous stalker. Romantic sparks fly while incredible tunes power every moment. Audiences can look forward to live performances of legendary tracks like I Will Always Love You, I Wanna Dance with Somebody, and I Have Nothing.
Showtime Management is putting together a spectacular all-South African cast, crew, and live band to back Davids. The show opens at Artscape in Cape Town on 12 March 2027, then travels up to the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg on 24 April.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster right now. Anyone booking early can grab a neat 20% discount on selected midweek performances in Cape Town and Johannesburg if they secure seats before 31 October 2026. Grab yours soon to catch this incredible homegrown talent shine on home turf!
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