Improguise
Jam Every Other Day
Mel Botes - Poets, wine & Song
Thirst
Corne and Twakkie - The Tree Of The Knowledge Of The Style Of Love
The Island
Unzipped with Godfrey Johnson
A Woman Alone and Other Female Parts
The Shadow Of Brel
Human Library Cape Town in partnership with the Drama Factory
Heathcote Williams Double Bill: Whale Nation and Sacred Elephant
Therapy
A Tribute To ABBA By Mike And The Harmonix
In Whorefish Bloomers: The Waitresses' Lament
Andre' Swiegers - All I Really Want
Planet Mirth
Improguise Pop-Up Improv
Othello: A Woman's Story
Waneer Trou Jy?
Tjiff en Tjaff 3
Unzipped
Bryan Miles Live
60's and 70's Show
Improv Demonstration
Raak
Old Town Band
Peace Train To A Wild World
Rosanthorn Cello Trio
The Magic Shell
Gertrude Stein and A Companion
Love Changes Everything!
Brendon Peel in "Hocus Pocus"
Unhinged - Godfrey Johnson
Träumen, was sonst?
Chantal
The Crime Scene
A Kind Of Magic - Hendrik Louw
A Kind Of Magic - Bellville
Die Konings
Test
Sasolburg Common "Birds" of South Africa
Stand-Up Comedy at The Drama Factory
Dear Diary
Two Pianos, One voice
ImproGuise presents: The Very Merry Improv show
Marriage For Dummies
Dry White
3 Funny Guys & A Pack Of Cards§
IMPROGUISE
Feb. 10, 2018
Improv Comedy
Megan Furniss • Tandi Buchan • Ryan Jales • Brett Anderson
55mins
Improv Comedy
Megan Furniss • Tandi Buchan • Ryan Jales • Brett Anderson
55mins
Improguise starts off 2018 with an improvised bang, bringing its special brand of outrageous, unmissable theatre made up on the spot. ImproGuise, Cape Town's longest-running, award-winning, Improv Company have been performing continuously in Cape Town and around the country for the past 23 years, bringing you the internationally recognised short form Improv, TheatreSports. They have also introduced audiences to other
JAM EVERY OTHER DAY
Feb. 23, 2018 - Feb. 24, 2018
Theatre
Performed by Erika Marais • Directed by Celia Musikanth • Adapted for the memoir by Emmaleen Kriel • Presented by F. Creations
75mins
Theatre
Performed by Erika Marais • Directed by Celia Musikanth • Adapted for the memoir by Emmaleen Kriel • Presented by F. Creations
75mins
Looking for a piece of theatre that will warm the heart and make you feel good inside? Then Jam Every Other Day is the show for you. F Creations is proud to present the second run of this brand new one-woman show. It has been adapted for stage from the memoir of Emmaleen Kriel, and is performed by Erika Marais
MEL BOTES - POETS, WINE & SONG
March 3, 2018
Music
Mel Botes
120mins
Music
Mel Botes
120mins
A celebration of the poets, their songs and of course paired with wine! Featuring master guitarist and songwriter, Mel Botes. Take a trip down memory lane as Mel performs a variety of old classic songs by some of his favourite poets. Be swept away by a selection of Mel’s original music from his albums "David’s Confession”, “Flight of Bird”, plus
THIRST
March 4, 2018
Drama
Pope Jerrod/ Marlise Doubell/Directed by Sue Diepeveen
50mins
Drama
Pope Jerrod/ Marlise Doubell/Directed by Sue Diepeveen
50mins
Sugar-daddy Theatre co. presents, Thirst, by Eugene O'Neill, in celebration of the anniversary of this Nobel Prize Winner & great grandfather of all American playwrights. It's somewhat ironic that this one act play (adaptation by Sugar-daddy) is set one hundred years ago, which co-incides with the last time Cape Town experienced such a serious drought !! The play borders on
CORNE AND TWAKKIE - THE TREE OF THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE STYLE OF LOVE
March 8, 2018
Comedy
Rob Van Vuuren/ Louw Venter
90mins
Comedy
Rob Van Vuuren/ Louw Venter
90mins
COULD YOU BELIEVE IT? Corne and Twakkie are pulling their caravan straight into the Strand!Yes, the great grand uncles of Zef are returning to the golden days when they first unleashed their powerful fruit-salad of polyester,snors and love on a generation of unsuspecting humans back in the early 2000's. And this time they’re presenting a very special sermon on the
THE ISLAND
March 9, 2018 - March 10, 2018
Drama
Luntu Masiza/ Siya Mayola
60mins
Drama
Luntu Masiza/ Siya Mayola
60mins
The Island, starring Luntu Masiza & Siya Mayola, under careful direction by Chris Weare, is a beautiful portrayal of this classic piece. The critically celebrated play was written by Athol Fugard, John Kani and Winston Ntshona in the 1970s and is based on the experience of prisoners at Robben Island during Apartheid. After its initial Cape Town run, the play
UNZIPPED WITH GODFREY JOHNSON
March 17, 2018
Music
Godfrey Johnson
70mins
Music
Godfrey Johnson
70mins
Godfrey Johnson will be performing songs by some of the greatest song writers of the twentieth century. Songs by Jacques Brel, Noel Coward, David Bowie and Supertramp. He will also introduce some of his hilarious alter egos such as the concerned citizen,Nugent Stein and the insane kugel Divina Munschka. An evening of intimate and marvelous cabaret.>> Some of the songs
A WOMAN ALONE AND OTHER FEMALE PARTS
April 5, 2018 - April 8, 2018
Satirical Comedy
Alecia Daniels/Sue Diepeveen Directed by Margot Wood
70mins
Satirical Comedy
Alecia Daniels/Sue Diepeveen Directed by Margot Wood
70mins
A Woman Alone, Waking up and other Female Parts Consists of two short plays by the Italian playwright Dario Fo A Woman Alone deals with a woman entrapped by domesticity and an abusive husband. The play moves through farce to tragedy to a shocking climax. Waking up sees a working mother desperately and hilariously trying to deal with the demands
THE SHADOW OF BREL
April 13, 2018 - April 14, 2018
Cabaret
Godfrey Johnson
70mins
Cabaret
Godfrey Johnson
70mins
Godfrey Johnson will be performing his Fleur du Cap nominated cabaret, " The Shadow of Brel" This acclaimed show is directed by Sanjin Muftic and features some of Jacques Brel's most popular songs. The show includes "Amsterdam","Marieke", "If you go away","Carousel", "The Middle Class", "Funeral Tango", " Fanette", "Mathilda", "If We Only Have Love" and many other favourites. "Johnson was put
HUMAN LIBRARY CAPE TOWN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE DRAMA FACTORY
April 14, 2018
Non Profit
The Human Library
240mins
Non Profit
The Human Library
240mins
Don't judge a book by it's cover... The Human Library - where the Books are people, reading is a conversation and difficult questions are expected, appreciated. and encouraged. A social movement creating safe spaces for difficult dialogue that challenges stereotypes, stigma and prejudice. In proud partnership with The Drama Factory. Further Info: What would you really want to ask an
HEATHCOTE WILLIAMS DOUBLE BILL: WHALE NATION AND SACRED ELEPHANT
April 20, 2018 - April 21, 2018
Poetry
David Muller Whale Nation is directed by Claire Watling and Sacred Elephant by Stacey Sacks.
90mins
Poetry
David Muller Whale Nation is directed by Claire Watling and Sacred Elephant by Stacey Sacks.
90mins
Let storyteller, David Muller, take you on a journey into the depths of the ocean and out into the wild in this mesmerising double bill. This April, F Creations in association with The Merry Scholar present Heathcote Williams’ epic poems Whale Nation and Sacred Elephant at The Drama Factory. David Muller’s dramatization of these epic poems has been described as
THERAPY
April 24, 2018 - April 26, 2018
Drama
Xolo Honono/ Directed Alecia Daniels
50mins
Drama
Xolo Honono/ Directed Alecia Daniels
50mins
This true life story deals with the story of a young man breaks the silence by revealing that his beautiful daughter lost her sight and speech at the age of two. The story touches the snares of one's heart as the story is told in all honesty and sincerity. A heart broken Father tells the tale with all its obstacles
A TRIBUTE TO ABBA BY MIKE AND THE HARMONIX
May 3, 2018 - Aug. 2, 2018
Music
Mike McCulley & The Harmonix Featuring Sjanel Vosloo and Luella Holland
90mins
Music
Mike McCulley & The Harmonix Featuring Sjanel Vosloo and Luella Holland
90mins
Mike McCully (McCully Workshop and Buccaneer fame) has again put together another tribute show this time featuring the fantastic music of ABBA. With an All-Star cast, this show first came to prominence in 2014 at Grand West Casino and ran for two sell-out seasons! This time Mike himself is on drums and vocals and leads the amazing cast comprised of
IN WHOREFISH BLOOMERS: THE WAITRESSES' LAMENT
May 10, 2018 - May 12, 2018
Comedy, Theatre
Jamie-Lee Money / Donna Cormack-Thomson
55mins
Comedy, Theatre
Jamie-Lee Money / Donna Cormack-Thomson
55mins
The ‘Virgin’ and the ‘Whore’. Two waitresses prepare themselves for another nauseating night on the battlefields of Horrifying Hospitalica! Armed with toothpick, their razor-sharp wit, and ripe, suck-able tits, they don their aprons, hoist their fishnets and limber up to perform In Whorefish Bloomers! An adaptation of Pam-Grant and Stannard's underground 1980s feminist ‘cabaret’. Two young Cape Town actresses take
ANDRE' SWIEGERS - ALL I REALLY WANT
May 18, 2018
Folk Rock - Live Music
Andre' Swiegers
65mins
Folk Rock - Live Music
Andre' Swiegers
65mins
André recalls songs of his favourite singer-songwriters who inspired him to become a musician. He relives his journey from the 60’s up to now. Come and experience his versions of songs by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Cat Stevens, Paul Simon and Peter Sarstedt - including his own works. André vertolk werke van sanger-liedjieskrywers wat hom inspireer het om self musiek
PLANET MIRTH
May 25, 2018 - May 26, 2018
Comedy
Alan Committee/ Directed by Chris Weare
80mins
Comedy
Alan Committee/ Directed by Chris Weare
80mins
PLANET MIRTH – a funny look at everything…inHD! In this, his 20th one man comedy show, funny-man Committie presents a docu-comedy in the highest definition and promises everything we have come to love about his brand of comic madness…. Infectious energy, physical hi-jinx combined with witty wordplay and hysterical observations. PLANET MIRTH is a comic look at….well….everything. Our planet has never been in a more precarious state
IMPROGUISE POP-UP IMPROV
June 2, 2018
Comedy, Theatre; Improvised Theatre
Ryan Jales, Megan Furniss, Brett fish Anderson, Pete Faure, Leon Clingman,Tandi Buchan and Godfrey Johnson on Piano
60mins
Comedy, Theatre; Improvised Theatre
Ryan Jales, Megan Furniss, Brett fish Anderson, Pete Faure, Leon Clingman,Tandi Buchan and Godfrey Johnson on Piano
60mins
"TheatreSports On Song" You do not want to miss this double act from our favourite Improv troupe Improguise as they combine two shows into one, starting off with the much loved traditional TheatreSports (Think "Whose Line is it anyway") a hugely popular and highly competitive format which sees 2 Teams of actors compete against each other in a series of short scenes, with suggestions
OTHELLO: A WOMAN'S STORY
June 27, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Drama
Annitha Judith Kontyo/Regina R. Malan/Candice Burgess/Leku Dube-Rudling/Liane Peters/ Nathasha Futeran/Marine George/Tara Dominique Macpherson Directors: Adolph J. De Beer and Regina R. Malan
135mins
Drama
Annitha Judith Kontyo/Regina R. Malan/Candice Burgess/Leku Dube-Rudling/Liane Peters/ Nathasha Futeran/Marine George/Tara Dominique Macpherson Directors: Adolph J. De Beer and Regina R. Malan
135mins
Love, miscommunication, jealously and betrayal. If you are looking for these things in a play you've come to the right production. Othello is one of those plays where Shakespeare perfectly captures the human condition in a story that is still as relevant today as when it was first performed. Although the language seems foreign, the modern take on this classic
WANEER TROU JY?
July 7, 2018
Comedy, Caberet
Marietta Laubscher
70mins
Comedy, Caberet
Marietta Laubscher
70mins
Wanneer trou jy? So 'n gepaste vraag, indien iemand verloof is. Indien nie, verskaf dit prima vermaak vir elkeen wat 'n eg Afrikaanse "Stand-Up comedy" wil beleef. Mariette Loubser die skrywer en komediant van "Wanneer trou jy? bied nie net teks maar ook sang in die vorm van parodie en eie komposisie soos sy vertel van vrae en flaters.
TJIFF EN TJAFF 3
July 14, 2018
Children's Theatre
45mins
Children's Theatre
45mins
Die karakters van die gewilde KykNET kinderreeks, Tjiff en Tjaff, se splinternuwe vertoning skop af by die Drama Factory hierdie Julie! Mimi verras die liewe, groen manne met ‘n spesiale uitstappie en een van hul nuwe maatjies gaan boonop nog saam! Kom neem deel aan die nuwe avontuur en beleef van jul gunsteling saam-sing en dans treffers met die
UNZIPPED
July 22, 2018
Music
Godfrey Johnson
55mins
Music
Godfrey Johnson
55mins
Godfrey Johnson, joined by Nicholas McDiarmid, returns ‘Unzipped’* refreshed, renewed and a little reprised. First performed in 2016, Beverley Brommert (Cape Times Review) found “Unzipping “ Godfrey Johnson proves a stimulating experience…” and discovered “the layered and complex personality of this artist: sentimental, profound, impish…bright with some dark places.” ‘Cabaret Unzipped’ weaves the songs of Bowie, Brel, Amos, Weill and
BRYAN MILES LIVE
July 27, 2018
Mentalism
Bryan Miles
60mins
Mentalism
Bryan Miles
60mins
Meet Bryan Miles - a master of the wicked manipulation of the mind and a performer who is trained in the art of thought deception. Bryan has performed across the globe, from London to Los Angeles, and has just returned from performing at the prestigious Magic Castle in Hollywood. His ground-breaking primetime SABC TV series, ‘One Day with Bryan Miles’
60'S AND 70'S SHOW
Aug. 3, 2018 - Aug. 5, 2018
Music
Mike & The Harmonix
110mins
Music
Mike & The Harmonix
110mins
Combining the music of Mike McCullagh’s highly-acclaimed shows, “60 Something” and “Station 70”, Mike McCully has come up with a new show paying tribute to the chart-topping artists of the 60's and 70's. Patrons will be taken back in time to re-visit these decades with the music of THE BEATLES, JAMES BROWN, VAN MORRISON, THE ROLLING STONES, FLEETWOOD MAC,TINA TURNER,
IMPROV DEMONSTRATION
Aug. 4, 2018
Improv Workshop
Improv Theatre Somerset West
60mins
Improv Workshop
Improv Theatre Somerset West
60mins
Our demonstration classes are an opportunity for you or your child to try out an improv' theatre class and see what it's all about... for free!Improv Read this article to see why you should try an improv class: https://thoughtcatalog.com/patty-barrett/2013/11/why-every-person-should-take-an-improv-class/Saturday 21 July 11am - 12:00pm - 2:00pmSchedule:11:00 - 12 pm Kids Improv’ (Ages 9+)12:00 - 2:00 Adults Improv’Spaces are limited! To register your
RAAK
Aug. 10, 2018 - Aug. 11, 2018
Drama
Regie: Kanya Viljoen Met: David Viviers en Anoecha Kruger
50mins
Drama
Regie: Kanya Viljoen Met: David Viviers en Anoecha Kruger
50mins
RAAK is die verhaal van ‘n oomblik tussen man en vrou. Hulle begin, en die begin van hul einde. Die stukkie garing wat stadig ontrafel, vinniger en vinniger, tot die punt waar jy nie meer daaraan kan vasklou nie. Waar begin die einde? Is dit ‘n oomblik van geweld, van weet? Of is dit iets wat ontaard uit jare se
OLD TOWN BAND
Aug. 30, 2018
Music
Grace Newton/ Jonathan Tait / Wouter Reyneke / Christoph De Chavonnes Vrugt and Arno van Zy
60mins
Music
Grace Newton/ Jonathan Tait / Wouter Reyneke / Christoph De Chavonnes Vrugt and Arno van Zy
60mins
Old Town is Grace Newton on lead vocals, Jonathan Tait (Hatchetman) on guitar and backing vocals, Wouter Reyneke (Radio Kalahari Orkes) on bass, Christoph De Chavonnes Vrugt (Crimson House) on drums and Arno van Zyl (Crimson House) on banjo. Mainly drawing influence from old time traditional country western and bluegrass music, the band delivers their own fast paced and modern
PEACE TRAIN TO A WILD WORLD
Sept. 1, 2018 - Sept. 2, 2018
Music
Werner Carstens, on lead guitar, mandolin, and backing vocals/ Craig Stott on acoustic guitar and lead vocals , Charl Strutt and Gavin Young feature on bass and drums respectively.
120mins
Music
Werner Carstens, on lead guitar, mandolin, and backing vocals/ Craig Stott on acoustic guitar and lead vocals , Charl Strutt and Gavin Young feature on bass and drums respectively.
120mins
“Peace Train to a Wild World” is a nostalgic, memorable tribute to Nobel Peace prizewinner, megastar and multi-instrumentalist, Yusuf / Cat Stevens and not only highlights Yusuf’s / Cat Stevens’ haunting melodies and soulful lyrics, but also gives one a glimpse into the life of one of the world’s greatest folk-rock artists, from birth to current status as converted Muslim
ROSANTHORN CELLO TRIO
Sept. 6, 2018
Music
Rosanthorn - Carol Thorns/ Anjulie Knock & Dorette Roos
60mins
Music
Rosanthorn - Carol Thorns/ Anjulie Knock & Dorette Roos
60mins
These three cellists share an exciting vision for the Cello – to revisit and re-position an instrument that is often overlooked. The result is an act that leads the way in the electric string genre. This all-female electric cello trio released their first self- titled 6 track EP in April 2017 (available on Itunes and at www.rosanthorn.bandcamp.com) Their album launch parties in
THE MAGIC SHELL
Sept. 8, 2018
Childrens Theatre
Created and performed by Ntombi Mkhasibe / Vincent Meyburgh of Jungle Theatre Company . Director Seiso Qhola (Photo Credits: Maryatta Wegerif Photography)
45mins
Childrens Theatre
Created and performed by Ntombi Mkhasibe / Vincent Meyburgh of Jungle Theatre Company . Director Seiso Qhola (Photo Credits: Maryatta Wegerif Photography)
45mins
The Magic Shell is based on an African folktale and set in ancient times on the Wild coast. The first people lived in a time before people had any stories to tell. A married couple go on a journey to find stories. The wife goes on an adventure leaving the husband to look after the home and the children. On
GERTRUDE STEIN AND A COMPANION
Sept. 14, 2018 - Sept. 15, 2018
Drama
Directed by Chris Weare with Shirley Johnston as Gertrude Stein and Lynita Crofford as Alice B Toklas. Written by Win Wells
60mins
Drama
Directed by Chris Weare with Shirley Johnston as Gertrude Stein and Lynita Crofford as Alice B Toklas. Written by Win Wells
60mins
This evocative and witty play explores the extraordinary relationship between American modernist author and poet Gertrude Stein and lifelong partner Alice B. Toklas who rejected the conservative values of middleclass America in the early nineteen hundreds and found refuge in the bohemian decadence of Paris… and in each other. Stein drew artistic genius to her salon like a magnet, numbering
LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING!
Sept. 21, 2018 - Sept. 22, 2018
Cabaret
Cat Simoni
65mins
Cabaret
Cat Simoni
65mins
With her golden voice and virtuoso piano, 5-star London chanteuse Cat Simoni unlocks the beauty of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Songbook; from Evita and The Phantom of the Opera to Cats and Sunset Boulevard. With song after glorious song, Cat takes us on an intoxicating journey through the musical wonderland ruled by 'The King' of the West End and Broadway. Love Changes Everything! is devised & directed by Paul
BRENDON PEEL IN "HOCUS POCUS"
Oct. 3, 2018 - Oct. 4, 2018
Magic & Mentalism
Brendon Peel
55mins
Magic & Mentalism
Brendon Peel
55mins
Magicians have made the impossible seem possible for thousands of years. They make people question rational thought by creating moments of magic that suspend reality, even just for a fleeting moment. Brendon Peel has performed his unique brand of magic and mentalism across South Africa and internationally, most notably his hit show at the Edinburgh Festival. He has been dubbed
UNHINGED - GODFREY JOHNSON
Oct. 5, 2018
Cabaret
Godfrey Johnson
60mins
Cabaret
Godfrey Johnson
60mins
A cabaret filled with musical madness inspired by Mozart, Bach, Bowie, Beethoven, Brahms and Madonna. This brand new show is jam packed with hilarious characters such as the very concerned citizen, Nugent Stein; the flawless and neurotic, Divina Munschka and the urban warrior, Juniper Jade. Be prepared for the ‘middle-aged persons guide to the orchestra’ and a crazy duet performed by
TRÄUMEN, WAS SONST?
Oct. 18, 2018 - Oct. 19, 2018
Literary Reading Accompanied By Music
Eva Behrmann (reading) Hugo Veldsman (guitar)
70mins
Literary Reading Accompanied By Music
Eva Behrmann (reading) Hugo Veldsman (guitar)
70mins
„Träumen, was sonst...?“ Eine Lesung mit Improvisationen auf der Gitarre Ein Kaleidoskop aus Träumen, Texten und Musik - Rilke, Bachmann, Kaleko, Goethe und andere Dichter balancieren mit uns auf dem magischen Hochseil zwischen Realität und Traum. Dazu Gitarrenklänge im Gespräch mit Poesie: Verführung pur! A Kaleidoscope of stories, poems and guitar music– Rilke, Bachmann, Kaleko, Goethe and other poets and writers travel with us
CHANTAL
Oct. 20, 2018
Music
Chantal
70mins
Music
Chantal
70mins
Chantal creates musical moments in which worlds unfold and characters evolve, telling stories about being human. Chantal’s pianistic style could be likened to Tori Amos; her lyricism evokes Suzanne Vega; and her voice similar to that of Amy Lee from Evanescence. The flavour, however, is all Chantal…a solo act, a woman, singer, writer and pianist, walking her own path; musically
THE CRIME SCENE
Oct. 25, 2018 - Oct. 27, 2018
Drama
Siphumzile Pharela / Zimkitha Ngaleka Directed by ZukoSikhafungana
60mins
Drama
Siphumzile Pharela / Zimkitha Ngaleka Directed by ZukoSikhafungana
60mins
Breaking the silence and creating dialogue through storytelling. This piece is about a psychological cycle of absent fathers which results in hatred and a furious society, producing violent-angry young minds. Mothers Face the consequences in isolation. One man relives the the tale, a life of a dismantled family. "This boy poses a very dangerous treat to society at large. And
A KIND OF MAGIC - HENDRIK LOUW
Nov. 2, 2018
Showcase
Dramatics Drama Academy
90mins
Showcase
Dramatics Drama Academy
90mins
Dramatics Drama Academy showcase - Hendrik Louw/Strand
DIE KONINGS
Nov. 10, 2018
Cabaret
Anoecha Krüger/Marelize Viljoen en Elisha Zeeman. Regie: Andrico Goosen Musiek: Talíta Beyl Teks: Louis Roux en geselskap
60mins
Cabaret
Anoecha Krüger/Marelize Viljoen en Elisha Zeeman. Regie: Andrico Goosen Musiek: Talíta Beyl Teks: Louis Roux en geselskap
60mins
Bo en behalwe die feit dat “Die Konings” die nuutste en hotste ding in die Afrikaanse musiek-industrie is, is hulle boonop besonders talentvol daarby (of so glo hulle). Met treffers soos “onder by die whiskey bar”, “die Kersfees tossel” en “spuit?” het hulle besluit om die land plat te toer met hulle eerste full blown show “Die Konings”. Bel maar
TEST
Nov. 15, 2018 - Jan. 1, 2020
Test Show
MasterPenny
34mins
Test Show
MasterPenny
34mins
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SASOLBURG COMMON "BIRDS" OF SOUTH AFRICA
Nov. 16, 2018 - Nov. 17, 2018
Comedy
Candice Van Litsenborgh/Daneel Van Der Walt
55mins
Comedy
Candice Van Litsenborgh/Daneel Van Der Walt
55mins
Cobalize and Jacomine have dreams that are bigger than what their home town can offer. Life is nowhere near as glamorous as English movies have led them to believe, and every guy they know has a name that is also a surname. But they're not going to let a lack of talent, skill or common sense stop them from achieving
STAND-UP COMEDY AT THE DRAMA FACTORY
Nov. 23, 2018
Stand-Up Comedy
Melt Sieberhagen/KG/Lindy Johnson and MC for the evening Rob Van Vuuren
70mins
Stand-Up Comedy
Melt Sieberhagen/KG/Lindy Johnson and MC for the evening Rob Van Vuuren
70mins
A night of Stand-up Comedy not to be missed! South Africa’s foremost comedians join farces to bring you the most outrageous, uproarious, side-splitting night of comedy gold! Hold onto your seats as your MC, the award-winning Rob van Vuuren, is joined by Melt Sieberhagen’s uniquely South African point of view, comedian KG who is the son of a Sangoma and
DEAR DIARY
Nov. 30, 2018
Drama
Sinelizwih Bhuza / Khanyisa James / Silumko Director and writter
45mins
Drama
Sinelizwih Bhuza / Khanyisa James / Silumko Director and writter
45mins
A married career driven woman is haunted by a past she never shared with her husband, as time goes by it eventually catches up with her. This show is reality based as nowadays we live in a society where secrets have the power to break a strong bond. This production will show you the extents a husband will go to
TWO PIANOS, ONE VOICE
Dec. 8, 2018
A Musical Cabaret
Petronel Baard accompanied by Godfrey Johnson
60mins
A Musical Cabaret
Petronel Baard accompanied by Godfrey Johnson
60mins
Original and cover songs celebrate their inspiration, vocal abilities, unique musical arrangements and originality - styles ranging from cabaret to blues, jazz, Afrikaans like you never heard before with a musical twist. Combined with tongue in the cheek humor, this is a feel-good, fun celebration of life with piano and voice - Godfrey Johnson and Petronel Baard will charm you!
IMPROGUISE PRESENTS: THE VERY MERRY IMPROV SHOW
Dec. 15, 2018
Improvisational Comedy
Improguise cast for this show: Megan Furniss, Brett Anderson, Ryan Jales, Leon Clingman, and Pete Faure with James Harvey making up the music.
60mins
Improvisational Comedy
Improguise cast for this show: Megan Furniss, Brett Anderson, Ryan Jales, Leon Clingman, and Pete Faure with James Harvey making up the music.
60mins
The Very Merry Improv Show ImproGuise, Cape Town’s best and longest running improv troupe plans to end their year with an absolutely jolly, totally made up, seasonal improv show, The Very Merry Improv Show. With their unique brand of improv, ImproGuise will be asking the audience for more than just a few suggestions and these will be used to spark
MARRIAGE FOR DUMMIES
Jan. 25, 2019 - Jan. 27, 2019
Comedy
Aaron McIlroy/Lisa Bobbert
75mins
Comedy
Aaron McIlroy/Lisa Bobbert
75mins
Popular comedic actors Lisa Bobbert and Aaron McIlroy will engage fans this January when their smash hit comedy plays at The Drama Factory for three performances only (25th, 26th and 27th January). Husband and wife duo star in Marriage for Dummies – a hilarious survival guide for anyone brave enough to take on life’s ultimate challenge. We all know that
DRY WHITE
Feb. 7, 2019 - Feb. 28, 2019
Comedy
Nic Rabinowitz
70mins
Comedy
Nic Rabinowitz
70mins
Having recovered from his early-onset midlife crisis just in time for Cape Town to almost run out of water, stand-up comic, Nik Rabinowitz decided to explore the recent water crisis for his new show “Dry White”, mostly because everyone thought the drought would last forever, which ICYMI - it didn’t #SpoilerAlert. Now that mother nature has rained on his parade,
3 FUNNY GUYS & A PACK OF CARDS§
Feb. 14, 2019
Magic
Magic Man/Marcel Oudejans/Greg Gelb
60mins
Magic
Magic Man/Marcel Oudejans/Greg Gelb
60mins
Three of South Africa’s most loved comedy magicians perform together for their debut show, “3 Funny Guys & A Pack Of Cards”, a show filled with visual illusions, jaw-dropping sleight-of-hand magic and packed with belly laughter. Magic Man was born in Cape Town but grew up in Canada, where he started his signature sleight-of-hand manipulation magic shows by performing as