Bee Gees Tribute Show
CRAZY - Golden Oldies with a touch of Bipolar
South America In Paint & South Africa In Bronze
I am Trans
Transformed
Florence & Watson - The Great Pangolin Mystery
Doctor Scott Is Psycho-Active
Queen Bee
The Eva Cassidy Story
An Evening With Kirsty
The Good, The Bad and The Fugly
Best Of Both - Mel Botes - Unplugged
Die Roadtrip
#ActorsLife
Tribute to Aretha Franklin with 4 Tons of Fun
Dirt
The Latin Affair
See The Sea
Offbeat Broadway 5
Angie In Concert
Father & Son - Andre' Swiegers & Emile Swiegers
That 80's Show
ADHD
Two To Tango
Steve Ashley - Tribute to Tom Jones & Friends
WORKSHOP - The Teen Actors Foundry
The Mother of All Eating
Bryan Miles: Live
ImproGuise presents: Improvical- A Made up Musical
50 Shades of Fairytales
Work in Progress
ONT(POP)
"From Memphis to Las Vegas" - Elvis Presley Tribute
Alan Committee - Class(y) Clown
Stuck In Silence
Septembir In September - Workshops
SKOP!
Die Kernwapen Komplot
PORSELYNKAS
The Dramas Of Life - book launch
PianoMania
Cringe City
The Epicene Butcher and other stories for consenting adults
Man Band
Your Perfect Life
in bocca al lupo
Recoil - Drama Workshop on Gun Culture
Bambi Sings The F.A.K Songs and Other Struggle Anthems
BEE GEES TRIBUTE SHOW
Feb. 15, 2019 - Jan. 30, 2020
Music
1925 Band - Gericke Bothers
105mins
Music
1925 Band - Gericke Bothers
105mins
Back by popular demand! The incredibly talented Gericke brothers, called 1925 Band, have received rave reviews for their sell-out Bee Gees Tribute. They will be performing the hits of one of the most successful brother acts in the history of showbiz, namely, the Gibb brothers. Known for their 3-part tight, beautiful harmonies, incredibly high notes and infectious dance rhythms, The Bees
CRAZY - GOLDEN OLDIES WITH A TOUCH OF BIPOLAR
March 2, 2019
Live Music - Cabaret
Marie' Du Toit/ Braam Potgieter
60mins
Live Music - Cabaret
Marie' Du Toit/ Braam Potgieter
60mins
Marié du Toit and Bram Potgieter present “CRAZY - Golden Oldies with a touch of Bipolar”, a cabaret featuring popular songs from yesteryear presented with a mental twist. Golden oldies are skillfully woven together with Marié’s rich husky voice and tongue-in-cheek accounts of living life with Bipolar as she is superbly accompanied by Bram who brings his distinctive jazz flare
SOUTH AMERICA IN PAINT & SOUTH AFRICA IN BRONZE
March 13, 2019
Art
Sarah Rose & Vix Newton-King
150mins
Art
Sarah Rose & Vix Newton-King
150mins
A showcase of local talent featuring art by Sarah Rose and Vix Newton-King. Sarah Rose is a self-taught artist who graduated with Bachelor of Journalism at Rhodes University before moving to Prague, Czech Republic, to do her Honours in Fine Art. She has travelled between and during her studies, and much of the art created along the way can be
I AM TRANS
March 22, 2019 - March 23, 2019
Drama
Written & Directed Regina Malan With actors Tash Garisc/ Eleanor Viljoen/Kristin Trisha/Zach Burroughs/Teri Adams/Reya Mahoko/Charne Carrie/Phemelo Mhlanga/Victor Namwand/Jessica Pybus
60mins
Drama
Written & Directed Regina Malan With actors Tash Garisc/ Eleanor Viljoen/Kristin Trisha/Zach Burroughs/Teri Adams/Reya Mahoko/Charne Carrie/Phemelo Mhlanga/Victor Namwand/Jessica Pybus
60mins
I am Transgender. I am a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their birth sex. I am Trans. When two women meet against all odds, fall in love and start a life together, does it even matter if one of them is actually a man? Does it? I am Trans explores the lives of
TRANSFORMED
March 22, 2019 - March 23, 2019
Comedy/Drama
Directed and Written by Regina R. Malan Cast: Teri Adams/Phemelo Mhlanga/Megan Alexander/Christine Kapula/ Samantha Mupariwa/Wayne Ronne /Sandisiwe Qaji/Sanda Nyoka
60mins
Comedy/Drama
Directed and Written by Regina R. Malan Cast: Teri Adams/Phemelo Mhlanga/Megan Alexander/Christine Kapula/ Samantha Mupariwa/Wayne Ronne /Sandisiwe Qaji/Sanda Nyoka
60mins
"I have always felt that I was not complete. That I started developing and accidentally took the wrong path. Now I can finally take the right path. Like the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly, I’m going through a striking alteration in appearance, character and circumstance. And for the first time in my life I will be truly happy,
FLORENCE & WATSON - THE GREAT PANGOLIN MYSTERY
March 23, 2019
Children
Rob Van Vuuren/ Danielle Bischoff
40mins
Children
Rob Van Vuuren/ Danielle Bischoff
40mins
Florence and Watson presents the Great Pangolin Mystery is the brand new show from husband and wife team Rob van Vuuren and Danielle Bischoff. Following on from the success of Florence and Watson and the Sugarbush Mouse this new show takes the audience back to the magical village on Sugarbush Mountain with its wonderful cast of crazy animal characters. Florence
DOCTOR SCOTT IS PSYCHO-ACTIVE
March 29, 2019
Comedy
Keith Scott
60mins
Comedy
Keith Scott
60mins
Keith Scott takes a humorous, satirical yet enlightening look at a grim subject, the War on Drugs. He describes his own curious experiences with drugs as an infant, as a child and as a doctor. And takes the audience on a hilarious journey back to the origin of humans’ relationship with psychoactive drugs, how they boosted the development of the
QUEEN BEE
March 30, 2019
Drama
Alecia Daniels
45mins
Drama
Alecia Daniels
45mins
The one woman Show Queen Bee directed by Margot Wood, is a true life story that moves through a fragile daughters experience of what happens when a Queen Bee is removed from its hive. The play written and performed by Alecia Daniels, being a drama that deals with the tragedy of loss still brings about humorous and entertaining elements that
THE EVA CASSIDY STORY
April 5, 2019 - Feb. 22, 2020
Music
Tanja Storm/Charles Winter/MoT
105mins
Music
Tanja Storm/Charles Winter/MoT
105mins
Back by popular demand - Tanja Storm pays tribute to Eva Cassidy. Eva Marie Cassidy was an American singer known for her interpretations of Jazz and Blues. She was practically unknown outside her hometown, until her posthumous recognition... Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Fields of Gold and Songbird were but a few of the songs she delivered so beautifully,
AN EVENING WITH KIRSTY
April 13, 2019
Jass/Classical Fusion
Kirsty Adams with Jenna O’Neill - violinist/ Annerie Senekal - violinist /Pieter-Adriaan Stofberg - cellist /Jasmine Jordaan - drummer /Andre Jordaan - bassist /Justin Feldman - guitarist
60mins
Jass/Classical Fusion
Kirsty Adams with Jenna O’Neill - violinist/ Annerie Senekal - violinist /Pieter-Adriaan Stofberg - cellist /Jasmine Jordaan - drummer /Andre Jordaan - bassist /Justin Feldman - guitarist
60mins
Join Kirsty, her chamber ensemble, and barrels of Webersburg wine at the Drama Factory. Kirsty will be releasing her debut EP in April and will be showcasing these original singles for first time in her home town of Somerset West. Join us for an evening of music all-composed by Kirsty, as well as some of your favourite songs. Kirsty’s music
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE FUGLY
April 26, 2019 - April 27, 2019
Musical Comedy
Performed by Louise Newman/Lee van der Merwe and Chané Otto Written by Louise Newman, Directed by Nathalie Vijver,
60mins
Musical Comedy
Performed by Louise Newman/Lee van der Merwe and Chané Otto Written by Louise Newman, Directed by Nathalie Vijver,
60mins
After two sold-out seasons in Cape Town, The Good, The Bad and The Fugly is headed for their first ever performances in Somerset West. Inspired by true South African stories that seem too ridiculous to be true, The Good, The Bad and The Fugly is a musical comedy which explores social interactions behind the safety of our screens. Three women,
BEST OF BOTH - MEL BOTES - UNPLUGGED
April 28, 2019
Music
Mel Botes
105mins
Music
Mel Botes
105mins
Taking centre stage in the unplugged “Best of Both” is Mel Botes,undoubtedly respected as one of South Africa’s most talented guitarists and songwriters. He is also an established adult contemporary singer and producer and is known for his versatility, goodwill undertakings, as well as his own solo career. Mel Botes has subtly been influenced by Pink Floyd, Sting, Bob Dylan and Mark Knopfler,
DIE ROADTRIP
May 3, 2019
Komedie
Waldemar Schultz/ Brendon Daniels/ Director - Gaerin Hauptfleisch
75mins
Komedie
Waldemar Schultz/ Brendon Daniels/ Director - Gaerin Hauptfleisch
75mins
Jaco en Belarus (Ja dis sy naam) is op die pad. Die plan is ‘n roadtrip van Suid na Noord om bietjie weg te kom van alles. Wederhelftes, kinders, troeteldiere en werk is agtergelaat om soos ouds die vryheid van die oop pad te geniet sonder verpligtinge, sorge en skuldgevoelens. Alles is egter nie so eenvoudig nie want die lewe
#ACTORSLIFE
May 8, 2019 - June 22, 2019
Comedy/Drama
Actress - Estelle Terblanche /Director - Tamryn Spiers /Producer -Jeremeo Le Cordeur / Writer - Estelle Terblanche
60mins
Comedy/Drama
Actress - Estelle Terblanche /Director - Tamryn Spiers /Producer -Jeremeo Le Cordeur / Writer - Estelle Terblanche
60mins
After a very successful run at The Baxter Theatre - #Actorslife returns! #ActorsLife explores actors’ identities in the film and theatre industry, personal relationships and society at large! This mockumentary- inspired comedy, written by Estelle Terblanche, is a witty exposé of the neurotic, emotional and paranoid world inhabited by someone whose self-worth is completely dependent on the opinion of others.
TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN WITH 4 TONS OF FUN
May 10, 2019 - May 11, 2019
Music
Tribute To Aretha Franklin - 4 Tons of Fun - Sthe Mfuphi (Saxy Sthe)/ Bulelwa Sakayi (Beautiful Bee) Michelle Thomas (Mysterious Mich) /Soi Soi Gqeza,
90mins
Music
Tribute To Aretha Franklin - 4 Tons of Fun - Sthe Mfuphi (Saxy Sthe)/ Bulelwa Sakayi (Beautiful Bee) Michelle Thomas (Mysterious Mich) /Soi Soi Gqeza,
90mins
TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN Join favourite all female vocal group, 4 Tons of Fun in a fitting tribute to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. This is a chance to see four of Cape Town’s finest vocalists with their amazing voices, big talents and big laughs celebrating through song, the life of a woman who influenced generations of singers and
DIRT
May 16, 2019 - May 18, 2019
Drama/Comedy
Performed by James Cairns/ Directed by Jenine Collocott, Written by Nick Warren,
55mins
Drama/Comedy
Performed by James Cairns/ Directed by Jenine Collocott, Written by Nick Warren,
55mins
Internationally acknowledged South African hit coming to Somerset West’s Drama Factory. James Cairns stars in Nick Warren’s one-man hit, ‘Dirt’. Having gone their separate ways for almost a year, the poker club are back together to bury their mutual friend. On a journey from Johannesburg to Cape Town the trio trade insinuations, insults, and injuries as they try to dig
THE LATIN AFFAIR
May 23, 2019 - May 24, 2019
Latin Music
Ernesto Latino accompanied by David Benzaquen
105mins
Latin Music
Ernesto Latino accompanied by David Benzaquen
105mins
Brace yourself for a Latin Affair that will be unforgettable, and far more exciting than DESPACITO ! Ernesto Latino, originally from Paraquay, South America, a multi-skilled musician and specialist of various Latin genres, will transport you to exotic destinations like Peru, Agentina, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Mexico and Greece, to mention but a few, with his beautiful collection of Mediterranean and
SEE THE SEA
May 25, 2019 - Aug. 3, 2019
Early Years Theatre
Margot Wood - Storywood Theatre Productions
30mins
Early Years Theatre
Margot Wood - Storywood Theatre Productions
30mins
Theatre for the Early Years is a form of theatre specifically devised for very young audiences (0-30 months). Children are accompanied by at least one parent/caregiver and remain with the caregiver for the duration of the performance (approx 45 minutes). Performances are relaxed and intimate with small audiences. The experience is multi-sensory, interactive and exploratory. The facilitators lead the young
OFFBEAT BROADWAY 5
May 30, 2019 - June 2, 2019
Musical Comedy
Starring Anton Luitingh, Paul du Toit and Lindy Abromowitz. Directed by Alan Committie. Musical arrangements by Anton Luitingh. Book and lyrics by Paul du Toit
70mins
Musical Comedy
Starring Anton Luitingh, Paul du Toit and Lindy Abromowitz. Directed by Alan Committie. Musical arrangements by Anton Luitingh. Book and lyrics by Paul du Toit
70mins
The team behind the ever-popular Offbeat Broadway series is back to wow and delight audiences with yet another rendering of their theatrical franchise. OFFBEAT BROADWAY 5 is an irreverent romp through the world's most loved and loathed musicals with the original cast of Anton Luitingh, Paul du Toit and Lindy Abromowitz all bright eyed and bushy tailed and ready to murder
ANGIE IN CONCERT
June 5, 2019 - Aug. 21, 2019
Music
Angie Mitchell
90mins
Music
Angie Mitchell
90mins
Angie is a rare breed of entertainer, often described as a “volcano waiting to erupt”!! You will understand why when you see her perform, as she lights up the stage with the energy, passion, talent and stage personality one can expect from a true professional. Originally from Liverpool in the UK, where she had huge success as a singer, Angie
FATHER & SON - ANDRE' SWIEGERS & EMILE SWIEGERS
June 6, 2019
Live Music
Andre' Swiegers/ Emile Swiegers
75mins
Live Music
Andre' Swiegers/ Emile Swiegers
75mins
Folk rocker Andre Swiegers shares the stage with his son, guitar virtuous, Emile. They are set to captivate the audience with golden oldies of artists like Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Bob Dylan, Peter Sarstedt, Jerry Jeff Walker and Creedence Clearwater Revival - as well as their own original songs. André resides in Pretoria and Emile in Somerset West. Occasionally the
THAT 80'S SHOW
June 7, 2019
Music
Mike & The Harmonix featuring John E & Zoe McLaughlin
105mins
Music
Mike & The Harmonix featuring John E & Zoe McLaughlin
105mins
Combining music and humour, THAT 80'S SHOW! takes patrons back to the 80’s in all its glory. Based on the concept of a live TV show in which the audience participates, the show runs through the 80’s with the cast impersonating artists like BLONDIE, DIRE STRAITS, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, TINA TURNER, QUEEN, BOB MARLEY, STEVIE WONDER, JOURNEY, MADONNA, MICHAEL JACKSON, PHIL COLLINS,
ADHD
June 14, 2019 - June 16, 2019
Musical Comedy
Aaron Mcilroy
65mins
Musical Comedy
Aaron Mcilroy
65mins
Join Aaron Mcilroy as he embarks on a wild and whacky journey into the fantastical world of learning disorders. This one-man comedy riot takes on the 'problems' of ADHD and other 'gifts'. Get a bird's eye view into the chaotic and beautiful mind of Mcilroy who has lived with this gift for half a century. This comedic steamroller (without GPS)
TWO TO TANGO
June 23, 2019 - Nov. 2, 2019
Comedy Drama
Paul Du Toit & Sue Diepeveen/ Directed By Ira Blanckenberg/ written by Mike Van Graan
60mins
Comedy Drama
Paul Du Toit & Sue Diepeveen/ Directed By Ira Blanckenberg/ written by Mike Van Graan
60mins
Is it easier to broker a BEE deal than date night after 21 years together? Two To Tango is a comedy drama about a superficially liberal white couple negotiating post-apartheid challenges. Should they have jumped on the gravy train after all? Andrew and Lisa have been married for twenty-one years, and it shows. Apart from coping with the daily
STEVE ASHLEY - TRIBUTE TO TOM JONES & FRIENDS
June 28, 2019
Music
Steve Astley
110mins
Music
Steve Astley
110mins
Many fans and supporters will remember one of S.A’s most successful bands, the Staccatosand their hit song, “Cry to Me”,sung by one of their lead singers, Steve Ashley. Renowned and respected for his world-class exhibition of pure pitching, vocal power, unique style, dynamic stage personality, surreal humour and flamboyant, theatrical performances, Steve Ashley possesses a singing style, appearance and voice strikingly similar to
WORKSHOP - THE TEEN ACTORS FOUNDRY
July 3, 2019
Workshop
Rowan Studti/Danielle Studti
1200mins
Workshop
Rowan Studti/Danielle Studti
1200mins
This is a unique opportunity, as it is not a run-of-the-mill workshop where students play Drama games; we use professional techniques to teach teenagers how to fulfil demanding roles on set, such as breaking down at the loss of one's parents or being abducted by strangers etc. Students will apply the techniques they learn to perform a scene with a
THE MOTHER OF ALL EATING
July 19, 2019 - July 20, 2019
Drama
Luntu Masiza/Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. directed by Christopher Weare (photo credits - Mark Wessels NAF)
60mins
Drama
Luntu Masiza/Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. directed by Christopher Weare (photo credits - Mark Wessels NAF)
60mins
Featured on the Main Stage of the curated National Arts Festival this is a must see!Who are "the men that eat" and what accounts for their rapacious appetites that are never satisfied? The Ultimate price is paid for corruption but who will foot the bill? Mother of All Eating is a satire by Zakes Mda. The play explores the debilitating culture of corruption and
BRYAN MILES: LIVE
July 26, 2019
Illusion
Bryan Miles
55mins
Illusion
Bryan Miles
55mins
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. His TV series has had South Africans across the country questioning what is possible and what is not. “Absolutely phenomenal!” Leigh-Anne Williams (SABC 3 Presenter) Bryan can seemingly
IMPROGUISE PRESENTS: IMPROVICAL- A MADE UP MUSICAL
July 27, 2019
Improvisational Musical Comedy
Megan Furniss, Tandi Buchan, Brett Anderson, Ryan Jales, Pete Faure, Leon Clingman, Keren Lindley and Candice D’Arcy
60mins
Improvisational Musical Comedy
Megan Furniss, Tandi Buchan, Brett Anderson, Ryan Jales, Pete Faure, Leon Clingman, Keren Lindley and Candice D’Arcy
60mins
This is not to be missed. Cape Town’s longest running and most loved improv troupe will put all their skills, moves and creativity to the test as they make up a never seen or heard before MUSICAL right in front of the audience and based on their suggestions. “Who knows what it will be about?” says Tandi Buchan, artistic director
50 SHADES OF FAIRYTALES
Aug. 9, 2019 - Aug. 10, 2019
Musical Theater/Jazz
Titilayo Adedokun.Directed by Heike Brunner
60mins
Musical Theater/Jazz
Titilayo Adedokun.Directed by Heike Brunner
60mins
We start learning about fairytales and happily-ever-after before we can even walk. Then we grow up. Some of us wonder what ever happened to the fairytales and some of us, well... never believed in them in the first place. This whimsical and quirky song revue depicts the journey of two women (both played by Titilayo Adedokun) who evolve through their
WORK IN PROGRESS
Aug. 14, 2019 - Aug. 15, 2019
Comedy
Nik Rabinowitz
80mins
Comedy
Nik Rabinowitz
80mins
South Africa’s finest isiXhosa-speaking Jewish legspinner turned comedian Nik Rabinowitz's new show WORK IN PROGRESS covers mid life crises, the pitfalls of genetic testing, hair transplants and when to have them (never) as well as a variety of other topics in a thoroughly insensitive manner. Join Nik Rabinowitz as he tries to figure out who he is (as opposed to finding himself which
ONT(POP)
Aug. 17, 2019
Cabaret / Kabaret
Suenel Myburgh & Sjanel Vosloo
50mins
Cabaret / Kabaret
Suenel Myburgh & Sjanel Vosloo
50mins
In die kaberet loer ons na die vrou deur die wêreld se oë. Hier sien ons die beeld van die vrou waar sy gaan van ‘n “lappop”, ‘n ma wat haar droom deur haar dogter wil leef, ‘n vrou wat n idee van haarself in haar kop skep, tot ‘n ma wat se liefde nooit eindig nie. Ons sorg vir
"FROM MEMPHIS TO LAS VEGAS" - ELVIS PRESLEY TRIBUTE
Aug. 18, 2019
Music
James Marais & Monique Cassells
120mins
Music
James Marais & Monique Cassells
120mins
The “From Memphis to Las Vegas – Elvis Presley Tribute” show features the duo, James Marais and Monique Cassells. They pay tribute to all three decades of the “King of Rock ‘n Roll”, Elvis Presley’s career, i.e. the 1950’s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The show is a mini-theatrical experience, featuring the dynamic vocal and visual performances of James and Monique, alternating
ALAN COMMITTEE - CLASS(Y) CLOWN
Aug. 30, 2019 - Aug. 31, 2019
Comedy
Alan Committie / Directed Christopher Weare
75mins
Comedy
Alan Committie / Directed Christopher Weare
75mins
Alan Committie is your Class(y) Clown Popular Cape Town funnyman, Alan Committie, is back! After sold out seasons at the Baxter and Kalk bay theatre Committie brings you more of his hysterical observations on the foibles of living in South Africa. In this hilarious comedy curriculum, Committie covers school assemblies, the stress of exams, buying bedding, flossing whilst flossing and
STUCK IN SILENCE
Sept. 5, 2019 - Sept. 7, 2019
Drama
Rebecca Patrick, Kirsten Scharneck and Robyn Hayton (AFDA Honours Students) Workshopped by actors and director Sjaka S. Septembir
60mins
Drama
Rebecca Patrick, Kirsten Scharneck and Robyn Hayton (AFDA Honours Students) Workshopped by actors and director Sjaka S. Septembir
60mins
Three woman find themselves woven together in a shared love affair. Which one of the three murdered their lover? Or did they all play their part?Adding to the tension, they are locked up in a room together and forced to confront each other, themselves and life. This play explores loss not only as tragedy, but with a touch of Beckett and a delicious slice of humour. This longing for being loved is a desire we
SEPTEMBIR IN SEPTEMBER - WORKSHOPS
Sept. 5, 2019 - Sept. 7, 2019
Workshop
Sjaka S. Septembir
90mins
Workshop
Sjaka S. Septembir
90mins
Sjaka S. Septembir has an MA in Theatre Making and has been working in the field of physical theatre for 16 years. Improv Workshop Improvisation is a great actors tool and at the root of clowning and all forms of physical theatre. The technique frees one to create your own work. We will learn the technique through games. Improv has
SKOP!
Sept. 5, 2019 - Sept. 6, 2019
Cabaret
Sjaka S. Septembir, Gertjie Besselsen en Isabelle Grobler (Regie deur Sandra Temmingh)
50mins
Cabaret
Sjaka S. Septembir, Gertjie Besselsen en Isabelle Grobler (Regie deur Sandra Temmingh)
50mins
“Skop! is one of my all time favourite theatre productions and I want more people to experience the intriguing joy that I experience when I watch this.” - Mandy Watson, Brainwavez Jy word ingenooi in ‘n donker, senseule wêreld waar alles eggo met liefde en lus.‘n Juweel van ‘n teaterstuk wat die gehoor verplaas na die atmosfeer van Parys in die
DIE KERNWAPEN KOMPLOT
Sept. 7, 2019
Drama
Writer, Director, Actor: Sjaka S. Septembir / Music: Gertjie Besselson
60mins
Drama
Writer, Director, Actor: Sjaka S. Septembir / Music: Gertjie Besselson
60mins
‘n Man word vermoor en 'n hoogsgeheime dokument oor kernwapens in Suid-Afrika word gesteel. Daarmee saam word Staal se meisie, Kasandra,ontvoer. Hou die voorvalle verband met mekaar?Nog voor Staal kan sin maak van die gebeure word hy deur 'n bomenslike robot aangeval. Die Kernwapen Komplot is deels aksieverhaal, deels komedie. Dis ook ‘n pretige ode aan die ou Staal Burger skepping van Fanes Rautenbach.
PORSELYNKAS
Sept. 7, 2019
Documentary - Afrikaans With Subtitles
60mins
Documentary - Afrikaans With Subtitles
60mins
The acclaimed underground documentary about the first Afrikaans performance art group that came about in the late 90's.The documentary was sold out at the encounters festival and toured the country going to Oppikoppie, the Winelands festival and Grahamstown Festival. You now have a rare chance to see for yourself why Stellenbosch was up in arms about this group of controversial artists. Followed by a discussion with the director Matthew Kalil who’s work has been
THE DRAMAS OF LIFE - BOOK LAUNCH
Sept. 7, 2019
Reading
Sjaka Septembir
60mins
Reading
Sjaka Septembir
60mins
The Dramas of Life- Eight New Award Wining Plays by South African Playwrights This book of New South African plays containing 8 plays by new voices. Already these plays have made an impact - Shoes and Coups by Palesa Mazamisa has won the 2019 Naledi prize for Best New South African Script. “... on the strength of these plays, one can
PIANOMANIA
Sept. 13, 2019 - Sept. 14, 2019
Live Music & Comedy Show
Godfrey Johnson & Nicholas McDiarmid
65mins
Live Music & Comedy Show
Godfrey Johnson & Nicholas McDiarmid
65mins
Godfrey Johnson & Nicholas McDiarmid combine their dazzling pianistic skills with irresistible punches of humour and wit. The two virtuosos, each at their own piano bring you a show that excites, titillates and entertains. PianoMania debuted this May at Durban's Rhumbelow Theatre. Arts Critic, Billy Suter, wrote in his review "Together, with minimal fuss or fanfare, they launch straight into
CRINGE CITY
Sept. 20, 2019
Storytelling, Comedy, Stand-Up.
Faeron Wheeler, Steph Halton, Tyrone Fischer & Jaihne Magerman
65mins
Storytelling, Comedy, Stand-Up.
Faeron Wheeler, Steph Halton, Tyrone Fischer & Jaihne Magerman
65mins
Cringe City is a celebratory event of our awkward adolescence! Rooted in storytelling, adults divulge the cringeworthy things they created as youngsters - teenage journals, love stories, skinner-filled letters, dated Facebook status’... Mxit anyone? Eish. This rough-draft-improv-comedy-stand-up-show is comedy gold! Every hero once started out as a cringy kid, right?
THE EPICENE BUTCHER AND OTHER STORIES FOR CONSENTING ADULTS
Sept. 26, 2019 - Sept. 28, 2019
Kamishibai Storytelling
Performed and presented by Jemma Kahn, Directed by John Trengove, Written by Gwydion Beynon,
70mins
Kamishibai Storytelling
Performed and presented by Jemma Kahn, Directed by John Trengove, Written by Gwydion Beynon,
70mins
The international cult hit The Epicene Butcher comes to The Drama Factory - the first time this beloved show has been seen on SA soil in five years. Performed over 400 times around the world, the much awarded and much loved cult show introduced South Africa to Jemma Kahn and her unique theatre style. Come and see the deployment of
MAN BAND
Oct. 4, 2019 - Oct. 5, 2019
Music
ASH SEARLE, LIAM MCDERMOTT, BRAD SEARLE, ALEX TOPS AND GARETH CHRISTIE
70mins
Music
ASH SEARLE, LIAM MCDERMOTT, BRAD SEARLE, ALEX TOPS AND GARETH CHRISTIE
70mins
Follow Spot Productions presents Kalk Bay Theatre's smash hit…. Man Band! Inspired by the rock and boy bands of the past. Your favourite men will be banging out the best beats, ballads and barbershops breakouts along with their signature comedy snippets. You can expect to see their rendition of Boys II Men, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Jackson Five, Crosby Stills &
YOUR PERFECT LIFE
Oct. 10, 2019 - Oct. 12, 2019
Theatre
Faeron Wheeler/ Erika Marais Directed by Sue Diepeveen
50mins
Theatre
Faeron Wheeler/ Erika Marais Directed by Sue Diepeveen
50mins
It’s their 20-year reunion and Karlien and Caitlyn are dreading the “So, what have you been doing with your life?” questions. One has a family, the other a career. Neither is sure they have what they want. Fresh from the National Arts Festival Fringe and winning a Standard Bank Ovation Award, Your Perfect Life is heading to Cape Town. Come
IN BOCCA AL LUPO
Oct. 17, 2019 - Oct. 19, 2019
Kamishibai Storytelling
Directed by Jane Taylor, Written and performed by Jemma Kahn. Sound by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
80mins
Kamishibai Storytelling
Directed by Jane Taylor, Written and performed by Jemma Kahn. Sound by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder
80mins
What could follow The Epicene Butcher? In bocca al lupo - Jemma Kahn's third kamishibai show: a graphic and candid and whimsical journey across three continents, using four story boxes, one giant cicada, a naked Catholic (or two) and one golden surprise. Using simple but beautifully drawn images displayed on cardboard story panels, Jemma Kahn has spent years captivating audiences
RECOIL - DRAMA WORKSHOP ON GUN CULTURE
Oct. 18, 2019
Workshop
Cynthia Croot
800mins
Workshop
Cynthia Croot
800mins
This is a 2day workshop on Friday 18th and Saturday 19th October. Some drama training/performance experience required. Recoil is an on-going exploration of the presence of guns in our daily lives. Workshops result in first-person monologues drawn from documentary or autobiographical accounts (depending on participant experience and comfort level). Writing-based sessions examine student attitudes towards guns: from the first time
BAMBI SINGS THE F.A.K SONGS AND OTHER STRUGGLE ANTHEMS
Oct. 23, 2019 - Oct. 24, 2019
Cabaret
Pieter Dirk-Uys & Godfrey Johnson
65mins
Cabaret
Pieter Dirk-Uys & Godfrey Johnson
65mins
With Pieter-Dirk Uys as 'Bambi Kellermann' and Godfrey Johnson at the piano, this cabaret has been hailed as a milestone in South African theatre and 'not to be missed!' With music arranged by Johnson, the cabaret is performed in three languages. Bambi's story is told in English, while the songs also include some in German and some in Afrikaans. It