Hidden Giants is a Cosmic Evening of Sound, Storytelling and Cinematic Visuals

Hidden Giants is an innovative new production that brings the mysteries of Black Holes to life through original live music, a captivating talk, and cinematic visuals. The show runs for two nights only on 13 and 14 September at the Joburg Theatre.

“This isn’t just a show; it’s an immersive journey through our universe and our place in it – a truly novel kind of live entertainment,” says Dr Luca Pontiaggo, co-founder of The Universe on Stage, who produced the show. The Universe on Stage offers a visual, musical, intellectual, and emotional journey into the mysteries of Black Holes and the power of human curiosity.

The story and talk behind Hidden Giants

Hidden Giants explores how humanity captured the most mysterious objects in the heart of our Milky Way galaxy. Black Holes are cosmic giants that, by definition, should be unseeable. An impossible idea, they’ve captured the curiosity of countless minds since World War I. In 2019 the first-ever image of a Black Hole was captured.

The story narrated by Dr Luca Pontiaggo follows key figures like Einstein and the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) team, delving into the nature of Black Holes and the end of our universe while explaining the core science behind these concepts simply and beautifully.

Composer Yasheen Modi crafts a special cinematic score to accompany the storytelling and create an immersive experience that draws the audience deeper into exploring these cosmic mysteries.

More about The Universe On Stage

The Universe On Stage is an independent studio founded by two friends of wildly different backgrounds. Yasheen Modi is a guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist and has been playing the piano since age 8. Dr Luca Pontiaggo holds an undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering and at the age of 27, a PhD in String Theory.

Launching in 2022 at The Bioscope cinema, they have since performed over 30 sell-out shows becoming the most successful show in the 14 years at The Bioscope. They have ambitions to perform on the largest stages around South Africa and eventually, the world.

The duo hosts live science talks coupled with a musical score played live on stage backdropped by beautiful cinematic visuals. Performances are crafted to make science not just accessible but relatable, beautiful and entertaining for all audiences. Engaging both the intellect and the emotions, it is, simply put, science in symphony.

How to book tickets

Cost: R280pp to R340pp. Book via Webtickets

When: Friday, 13 September and Saturday, 14 September from 7:30pm to 9pm
Where: The Joburg Theatre, 163 Civic Blvd, Braamfontein, Johannesburg