07-08-2025
High Five theatre tour comes to Midrand this September
From July 28, High Five shows started rolling out across South Africa. Running until October 3, the show will visit 80 primary schools across Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Pretoria, and engage around 26 000 learners in grades 1 to 4.
On September 8, the tour will arrive at Curro Sagewood in Midrand, followed by Pinnacle College Waterfall on September 9.
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High Five is a 3RC production backed by a team with over 25 years of experience in educational initiatives.
This dynamic and interactive experience is designed to empower children to embrace kindness, resilience, safety, bravery, and self-acceptance in their daily lives. The campaign was initially launched in 25 primary schools in Johannesburg, impacting approximately 12 000 learners with outstanding success in October 2024.
Tailored for children aged 8 to 11, this interactive theatre show addresses the stress and anxiety prevalent in today's digitally-driven world. It equips learners with essential tools to navigate challenges, such as stress, anxiety, and bullying effectively.
Kay Cheytanov, the founder of 3RC and the creator of High Five, was motivated to develop this show after witnessing her daughter's struggles with bullying. The profound impact it had on her child compelled her to action. 'High 5 was born out of something deeply personal – a moment many parents will recognise. I watched my own daughter, still so young, begin to show signs of anxiety and depression. Not the kind of nervousness we brush off, but real worry that affected her sleep, her confidence, and her light.
'It was heartbreaking. She was being bullied and didn't know how to tell me that she was not okay. It made me realise: We're waiting too long to teach children how to deal with their emotions.
'As adults, we often only start learning emotional tools after we've already broken down, but what if we gave children those tools early – before fear takes root, before silence becomes normal? That's where the idea started: To create something joyful, powerful, and unforgettable that would equip young learners with practical life tools, but in a way that felt like play, not therapy.'
This campaign harnesses the transformative power of performance alongside crucial mental health and wellness messages, enabling children to confront and overcome daily challenges.
Read Midrand Reporter for more insights about High Five.
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