Belinda Davids, the respected South African singing star is set to follow in Whitney Houston’s footsteps.

Newest International Musical Staged in South Africa

With THE BODYGUARD, the newest international musical to be staged in South Africa, set to make its local premiere in March 2027, fans of both the film and the record-breaking soundtrack have been waiting with bated breath to discover who will play the role of Rachel Marron, the leading lady portrayed in the film by Whitney Houston.

Producers Showtime Management are proud to announce the casting of Gqeberha-born Belinda Davids, who has toured all over the world in the highly rated ‘The Greatest Love Of All’.  THE BODYGUARD The Musical opens at Artscape in Cape Town on 12 March 2027 before transferring to the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg on 24 April 2027.

Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster, the exclusive ticketing agent.

Simon Cowell Fan of Davis’s Talent

Davids, whose four-octave vocal range mirrors Houston’s – an extraordinary gift – moves from being a soloist into her first role in musical theatre as superstar singer Rachel Marron, played by Houston in the Hollywood film this show is based on, opposite Kevin Costner as Frank Farmer, the eponymous bodyguard.

The story sees fame, danger and desire collide as an unexpected romance unfolds – backed by some of Whitney Houston’s biggest hits, including “I Will Always Love You,” “I Wanna Dance with Somebody,” “Queen of the Night,” “I Have Nothing,” “Run to You” and “So Emotional.”

Belinda Davids is supremely familiar with this music from her successful performance career to date, with no less than Simon Cowell being a huge fan of her talent. In 2020, she reached the finals of Series 14 of Britain’s Got Talent. Before her audition, on hearing that she would be covering Whitney Houston material, Cowell suggested that those would be “tough shoes to fill”.

Davids then delivered a powerful rendition of “One Moment in Time”, inspiring a standing ovation from Cowell, who commented: “That was the audition we’d been waiting for all season.”

She received similar acclaim in Spain in 2023, receiving a Golden Buzzer on the show Got Talent: All-Stars and advancing to the final in a moment aired on television all over Europe.

As she adds acting and dancing to her repertoire in The Bodyguard, Davids will be supported by an all-South African cast, crew and band – details soon to be announced.

Showtime Management

Showtime Management has a record of successfully bringing musicals based on hit Hollywood films to South African stages, recently introducing local audiences to PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL and mounting a return season of the much-loved MAMMA MIA!, currently entrancing Cape Town audiences until 11 October, followed by an extended season at Montecasino’s Teatro from 16 October.

Hazel Feldman of Showtime Management is thrilled to have Belinda Davids on board as the show’s lead. “This is such a huge, challenging vocal role, and Belinda has built a reputation around the world as one of the best in the business when it comes to giving Whitney Houston’s songs the same incredible power as the originals,” she says. “And the rest of the cast is just as exciting – watch this space!”

Belinda Davids cannot wait to follow, once again, in her heroine’s footsteps. “I have loved Whitney Houston since I was a child, so to have this new opportunity – and fresh, exciting challenges! – is a wonderful blessing. I’m so grateful.”

The Bodyguard became the tenth highest-grossing film in history when it was released in 1992, with its soundtrack, with 45 million copies sold worldwide, becoming the top-selling soundtrack album ever and winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. “I Have Nothing” and “Run to You” both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.

The stage musical features chart-topping music, glamorous superstar energy, romance and edge-of-your-seat drama and reviews have also praised its superb sets and spectacular design. Don’t

Miss the Early Bird specials for both seasons: 20% discount for Wednesday 17 March and Thursday 18 March at Artscape, Cape Town and for Wednesday 28 April and Thursday 29 April at the Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg. Maximum six tickets per customer. Limited tickets available for Early Bird bookings until 31 October 2026.   Only valid tickets purchased through the exclusively appointed Ticketmaster will be honoured.

Show Information

Cape Town:

Artscape Opera House From: 12 March 2027

Johannesburg:

Montecasino’s Teatro From: 24 April 2027

Show Times

No Monday performances

Weekdays: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 19h30

Weekends: Saturdays 15h00, 19h30; Sundays 14h00, 18h00

PUBLIC HOLIDAY AND OTHER SPECIAL SHOW TIMES:

Cape Town:

Sunday, 14 March: 17h00

Easter weekend: No shows on 26 March, Good Friday

Johannesburg

Sunday, 25 April: 17h00

Tuesday, 27 April: 15h00

Ticket Prices

including VAT

Wed, Thur & Sun 6:00 pm R520.00,R480.00, R380.00, R280.00 & R250.00

Fri, Sat both shows & Sun 2pm: R620.00, R580.00, R480.00, R380.00 & R280.00

Terrific Tuesdays Only valid for Tuesday performances:

R450.00, R400.00, R 300,00, R250,00 & R200,00

Not valid with any other discount offer.

Early Bird 20% discount offer

All price ranges for bookings made from 30 September to 31 October 2026

Valid only for selected performances:

Wed 17th March & Thur 18th March  –  Artscape

Wed 28th April  & Thur 29th April – Teatro at Montecasino

Maximum amount of 6 tickets per customer. Limited tickets available.

BOOKINGS: www.ticketmaster.co.za

Only valid tickets purchased from Ticketmaster, the exclusive ticketing agent may be presented.

GROUP BOOKINGS

20% Discount on groups of 20 and more –Wednesdays, Thursdays

and Sunday 6pm performances only valid for the top two prices.

Contact Jill Somers on 079 218 1658, sales@showtime.co.za

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

PG recommended for ages 12 and up (due to mature themes, language, and some sexual content).

No children under 5 years permitted

Source and References

Also read: THE BODYGUARD: THE MUSICAL MAKES ITS SA DEBUT IN MARCH 2027

https://www.artscape.co.za/belinda-davids-cast-as-lead-role-in-the-bodyguard/

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