The Big Bad Musical is a new joyful and interactive family courtroom comedy musical where YOU, as the audience, get to decide the verdict. The production is staged in partnership with Roodepoort Theatre, in association with Stageworx, and goes live from 16 to 30 July 2026. Here’s what you need to know:

What to expect with The Big Bad Musical

Fairy-tale Land is in an uproar as the notorious Big Bad Wolf is hauled into court and slapped with a class-action lawsuit by some of the most famous characters in storybook history. 

Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandmother, the Three Little Pigs, and a host of other familiar faces are determined to prove that the Wolf is a menace to society once and for all. 

Presiding over the biggest trial ever to hit the fairy-tale world, Judge Wise Old Man must listen as witness after witness takes the stand to share their version of events. 

With the Fairy Godmother leading the prosecution and the Wolf’s unlikely defence team fighting to clear his name, the courtroom quickly descends into a hilarious battle of accusations, surprises and unexpected twists. 

As the evidence unfolds, audiences discover that every story has two sides, and perhaps the Big Bad Wolf isn’t quite as guilty as everyone thinks. 

Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, memorable characters, energetic musical numbers, and plenty of audience participation, The Big Bad Musical is a fun-filled family musical that celebrates empathy, understanding and the importance of looking beyond first impressions. In this stage show, the audience becomes the jury and ultimately decides the Wolf’s fate, making every performance a unique theatrical experience. 

Presented by Roodepoort Theatre in association with Stageworx, this exciting new production features a talented cast of thirty Alumni, Accelerator Programme students, and part-time performers, alongside original music by Matthew Marinus and a colourful cast of beloved fairy-tale characters. 

How to book

The Big Bad Musical runs for 70 minutes in duration and is recommended for children 4 years of age and older.

Cost: R100pp to R150pp, book via Webtickets

When: Running from 16 to 30 July 2026, various times
Where: Main Theatre and Garden, Roodepoort Theatre, 100 Christiaan de Wet Road, Florida Park, Roodepoort

Website: roodepoorttheatre.com
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 011 674 1357
Instagram: @roodepoorttheater
Facebook: @RoodepoortTheatre