Thandi's Song

By Charon Williams-Ros

When Howard and Thandi argue about music, their excitable choir mistress, Miss Trill, teaches them a valuable lesson about diversity.
Thandi is selected to sing the solo for Central Academy's celebration in song. When her grandmother fails to appear, she has to put aside her fear and disappointment and find the strength to sing.
Introducing several fun, new characters, Howard and Thandi take us on a journey into the world of singing.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Charon Williams-Ros
• Release date: Dec 8, 2020

Charon Williams-Ros

Charon Williams-Ros is a writer, teacher and award-winning actor. She has led what she describes as ‘an eclectic life’, one that has taken her to live on two continents and pursue several different careers.Born in the UK, Charon matriculated in South Africa and went on to qualify as a nurse. Since then she has completed a Bachelor’s degree in English and Psychology, taught English and Music and spent many years as a voice coach. The founder of Williams-Ros Studios which trained up a host of talented singers, she decided to form an agency to promote that talent. When the talent exceeded the available work, she began to write and direct musical revues to showcase the talent, winning a Durban Theatre Award for Best Musical Revue in the process. She became a popular vocal director for countless musicals (winning another DTA), and directed the gala openings for several international corporate events throughout South Africa.In 2000, she teamed up with close friend, Toni D’amant to write and perform in ‘Desperately Seeking Prince Charming’, her first foray into feminist theatre. The production saw two successful runs in Durban, South Africa.In 2011, Charon returned to performing and spent the next seven years touring South Africa, winning every South African musical theatre award including the Fleur du Cap Award and the Naledi Award.Since retiring from the stage, and now living mostly in the UK, Charon has devoted her time to writing. A collaborative theatre book, ‘Curtain Up’ is currently in development with Nick Hern Books in London; Her children’s book, ‘Howard and the Orchestra’ was released this year; and a four-part mini-series for television ‘The Feminine’ is currently under consideration.

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