A Night of Gardner Pride

No. All Gardner Academy students are participating in the play and do not need to purchase tickets. Tickets are for parents and other adult guests.

School closes on Thursday, 20 August 2026, and the play takes place on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The date was selected to avoid overlapping with student assessments and was also based on the availability of the theatre. We hope all children will remain in Windhoek for the play that Saturday.

There are three performances: 12:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 16:00, and 16:00 - 18:00.

Each family has been assigned one of the three show times. Your assigned time is printed on your ticket. Please attend the performance indicated on your ticket.

Safari Chic is the dress code for the event. It is a smart-casual style inspired by the colours and textures of the African bush. Guests may wear shades such as khaki, beige, brown, olive green, or cream, with optional animal-print or safari-inspired accessories. There is no need to purchase a costume or a special outfit.

A central part of the Gardner Academy ethos is our respect for students’ art and expression, an important pillar of the Reggio Emilia approach. Holding the play at the National Theatre of Namibia gives students the opportunity to perform on a professional stage while learning what it takes to produce a theatrical performance. Students take part as main characters, dancers, stage crew, and members of the technical team. They learn about backstage responsibilities, stage directions, and how every role contributes to a successful production. Most importantly, they learn to collaborate and put on a great show as a team.