For the first time in eight years, the College Major Production returns to the stage — and it promises to be an unforgettable evening of music, drama and Johannesburg spirit.
This year, St Benedict’s College proudly presents Love, Crime and Johannesburg, in association with our sister schools Assumption Convent School and Holy Rosary School. Bringing together talented performers from all three schools, the production celebrates collaboration, creativity and the power of storytelling.
A Story as Bold as the City Itself
Set against the pulsing, unruly energy of Johannesburg, Malcolm Purkey’s musical Love, Crime and Johannesburg throws audiences headfirst into the life of Jimmy “Long Legs” Mangane, a struggle poet, street philosopher and unlikely suspect in a headline-grabbing bank heist.
When the accusations land, Jimmy’s world begins to unravel. Old loyalties fracture, hidden secrets emerge and the people he trusted most reveal unexpected sides of themselves. What unfolds is a gripping story of friendship, betrayal and the search for truth in a city that never stands still.
The show crackles with African jazz rhythms, sharp humour and a colourful cast of characters as vivid and contradictory as Johannesburg itself, hustlers and romantics, suits and dreamers, all chasing something just out of reach.
Beneath the energy and wit lies a deeper question that resonates powerfully today:
What happened to the promise of a new South Africa, and who was left holding the bill?
Why Bother Robbing a Bank… When You Could Own One?
Full of memorable songs, energetic choreography and compelling performances, Love, Crime and Johannesburg invites audiences into a world where truth and ambition collide in unexpected ways.
It is also a celebration of the performing arts at St Benedict’s College, and a wonderful opportunity for our boys to share the stage with the girls from Assumption Convent and Holy Rosary — continuing a long-standing tradition of partnership between our schools.
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening
We invite families, friends and members of the wider community to come and support the boys of St Benedict’s College, alongside the girls of Assumption Convent and Holy Rosary, as well as the dedicated cast, crew and production team who have been working tirelessly to bring this vibrant musical to life.
Tickets: R80
Booking: Available online via Quicket
Tickets are limited, so be sure to secure yours early and bring along friends and family for a night of theatre, music and storytelling.
Jozi has never looked so alive, or so complicated.
