Every Brilliant Thing
“A Trip Down Memory Lane”
An Audience With Miss Hobhouse
The Unlikely Secret Agent
ADHD with Aaron McIlroy
Tribute To Tom Jones & Friends - Steve Ashley
Dominoes - Best of Dire Straits, Pink Floyd & Mel Botes Unplugged
Lighting Workshop
The King of Broken Things
Storm Produktionz Presents Mel Botes “Sultans of Swing - A Tribute to Dire Straits” (Stripped Down)
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Johnson Insanitized
The Sixties Revolution
3 Tons of Fun live for One Night Only
"BACK TO THE SEVENTIES"
Hatchetman (R)Evolution
How to Hold the World
'n Blom in Elke Vrou
The Bullets
Tour de Forces & Forced to Tour with Lizz Meiring
Divine Intervention
LATINOS FLAMENCOS LIVE
Mark Haze - Stripped Down Show
Kamp
Simon & Garfunkel Meets The Beatles
Space Weather Girl's Christmas Spectacular
Eighties Tribute Show
What Did The Fox Say? Episode one: The Feast Of The King Of Beasts
GET BACK - Andrew Young Plays the Beatles
Bryan Schimmel -More Than A Handful
Nik Rabinowitz is Over It
What Did The Fox Say? Episode two: The Trickery of Treasures
Shirley Valentine
A Worthy Battle Episode 3 - What Did The Fox Say? Series
HOW TO DATE LIKE A F@#$%^! GROWNUP
Latinos Flamencos Live
Into The Garden
Oldies But Goldies with James and Monique
Spot the Fearless Fish
The Story of Eva Cassidy
A Star is Born -the rise and fall of Judy Garland
Damsel in Distress
Mad About The Boys
“From Creedence To Cocker” with CLINT CUNNINGHAM of Clint & Co.
Constellations
Dominoes - Best of Dire Straits, Pink Floyd & Mel Botes Unplugged
Elton John Tribute Show
Sassy Classics
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
May 27, 2021 - May 29, 2021
Tragic Comedy
Staring Liam Walsh, Directed by Jeff Brooker, Written by Play by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe
75mins
Tragic Comedy
Staring Liam Walsh, Directed by Jeff Brooker, Written by Play by Duncan Macmillan and Jonny Donahoe
75mins
1. Ice cream. 2. Water fights. 3. Staying up past your bedtime and being allowed to watch TV. 4. The colour yellow. 5. The colour yellow. 6. Rollercoasters. A coming of age story with a twist: a young boy, later a young man, writes list of every brilliant thing he can think of. He tries to uplift himself, and those
“A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE”
May 30, 2021
Live Music
James Marais and Monique Cassells
120mins
Live Music
James Marais and Monique Cassells
120mins
James Marais and Monique Cassells’ new oldies tribute show, “A Trip Down Memory Lane”, features songs you know and love by the artists from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Cliff Richard, Cher, the Platters and Creedence Clearwater Revival, as well as the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Roy Orbison, ABBA, Queen and Neil Diamond.
AN AUDIENCE WITH MISS HOBHOUSE
June 4, 2021 - June 6, 2021
Drama
Performed by Lynita Crofford; Directed by Christopher Weare ; Written by Tony Jackman ,
55mins
Drama
Performed by Lynita Crofford; Directed by Christopher Weare ; Written by Tony Jackman ,
55mins
In this, Award Winning, one woman show Lynita Crofford plays both Englishwoman Emily Hobhouse who campaigned for the rights of women and children during the Anglo Boer War, of 1999-1902 and Tant Alie Badenhorst, a Boer woman held in a British concentration camp. The play celebrates the strength and courage of women and reminds us of the dreadful atrocities committed
THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT
June 10, 2021 - Sept. 3, 2021
Drama
Paul du Toit/ Gideon Lombard/ Sanda Shandu/Ntlanhla Kutu and Erika Marais. Written and Directed by Paul du Toit Lighting design : Daniel Galloway Sound designer : Jahn Beukes
120mins
Drama
Paul du Toit/ Gideon Lombard/ Sanda Shandu/Ntlanhla Kutu and Erika Marais. Written and Directed by Paul du Toit Lighting design : Daniel Galloway Sound designer : Jahn Beukes
120mins
Eleanor, an unassuming, young single mother is arrested at Griggs Bookstore where she works in Durban and taken for questioning. The police are on the hunt for her lover, the notorious “terrorist”, Red Ronnie Kasrils. She finds herself detained under the 90-day detention act and brutally interrogated. They will “break her or hang her”. Written and directed by award winning
ADHD WITH AARON MCILROY
June 23, 2021 - June 25, 2021
Musical Comedy
Aaron McIlroy
75mins
Musical Comedy
Aaron McIlroy
75mins
Join us as we welcome back the hugely popular Aaron McIlroy in his hit show ADHD as he embarks on a wild and whacky journey into the fantastical world of learning disorders! Facts and theories are turned on their heads as we get a bird’s eye view into the chaotic and beautiful mind of Aaron McIlroy, who has lived with
TRIBUTE TO TOM JONES & FRIENDS - STEVE ASHLEY
June 26, 2021 - June 27, 2021
Music
Steve Ashley
102mins
Music
Steve Ashley
102mins
Possessing a singing style, appearance & voice strikingly similar to Sir Tom Jones, Steve Ashley, the frontman of The Staccatos, famous for the best-selling seven single hit, “Cry to Me”, will be treating his audience to iconic Tom Jones hits like “I Who Have Nothing, Delilah, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, Green Green Grass of Home”, Till” and many more, as well
DOMINOES - BEST OF DIRE STRAITS, PINK FLOYD & MEL BOTES UNPLUGGED
July 30, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Music
Mel Botes
105mins
Music
Mel Botes
105mins
For the past ten years Mel Botes has entertained audiences all over the country with his critically-acclaimed musical performance, “Crazy Diamond - A Tribute to Pink Floyd”. Audiences and critics agreed that he mastered the complexity and density of the Floyd in a way that none of the other tribute shows have achieved. He then followed this with “David’s Confession -
LIGHTING WORKSHOP
Aug. 9, 2021 - Aug. 10, 2021
Workshop
Michael Taylor-Broderick
420mins
Workshop
Michael Taylor-Broderick
420mins
Join award-winning Lighting Designer and Theatremaker, Michael Taylor-Broderick as he presents his renowned Stage Lighting Workshop. This is a two day workshop. If you are young (or young at heart), with a passion for both the technical side of theatre and the creative elements involved in theatre lighting, then this workshop is a must! As your knowledge increases over the
THE KING OF BROKEN THINGS
Aug. 12, 2021 - Aug. 15, 2021
Drama
Performed by Cara Roberts/Written and Directed by Michael Taylor-Broderick/Set Construction and Wingman Bryan Hiles/ Presented by Theatresmiths
50mins
Drama
Performed by Cara Roberts/Written and Directed by Michael Taylor-Broderick/Set Construction and Wingman Bryan Hiles/ Presented by Theatresmiths
50mins
Internationally acclaimed Gold Ovation Award winner The King Of Broken Things is a bittersweet journey into the broken heart of a young boy who teaches us that the rehabilitation of things broken and discarded gets to include people and hearts and how all things, seen and unseen, can be mended. The show touches on ancient Japanese traditions, mythology, and dreams, and reminds
STORM PRODUKTIONZ PRESENTS MEL BOTES “SULTANS OF SWING - A TRIBUTE TO DIRE STRAITS” (STRIPPED DOWN)
Aug. 27, 2021 - Aug. 28, 2021
Music
Mel Botes
105mins
Music
Mel Botes
105mins
For the past 13 years, multi-talented musician and master guitarist Mel Botes, has tantalized audiences all over the country with his critically acclaimed musical performance, Crazy Diamond - A Tribute to Pink Floyd. Audiences and critics agreed that he mastered the complexity and density of the Floyd in a way that none of the other tribute shows have achieved.
JOHNSON INSANITIZED
Sept. 8, 2021 - Sept. 9, 2021
Cabaret, Musical, Comedy
Godfrey Johnson
60mins
Cabaret, Musical, Comedy
Godfrey Johnson
60mins
Multi award winning performer Godfrey Johnson presents an all-new decontaminated one man extravaganza. In a celebration of ‘live’ music Johnson plunges into the piano with his extraordinary hands, and pulls out the songs and stories that litter his pathway to a sober world, and shed light on a way of living in the ‘New Normal’. No more buffering Without delays and without buffers, Insanitized is all about living in and out
THE SIXTIES REVOLUTION
Sept. 17, 2021 - Sept. 19, 2021
Live Music
Duck Chowles, Andy Murray and The Retro Rewind Band
105mins
Live Music
Duck Chowles, Andy Murray and The Retro Rewind Band
105mins
Back by popular demand, The Sixties Revolution” is a special tribute to The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, The Doors and Simon & Garfunkel Duck Chowles, Andy Murray & The Retro Rewind Band brought you the highly-acclaimed, “Simon & Garfunkel meets The Beatles” show. Now they are back to pay tribute to a decade, the
3 TONS OF FUN LIVE FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY
Sept. 23, 2021
Music
3 Tons Of Fun - Nontokozo Mfuphi, Bulelwa Sakayi, Michelle Thomas
75mins
Music
3 Tons Of Fun - Nontokozo Mfuphi, Bulelwa Sakayi, Michelle Thomas
75mins
Thrilled to be performing live again, 3 Tons of Fun promise a night of fun, positive energy, big smiles and great music. As one of South Africa’s best loved and longest running all female vocal groups, they continue to be in demand whenever they perform. Their body positive message is an inspiration especially for women of all ages, shapes and
"BACK TO THE SEVENTIES"
Sept. 26, 2021
Live Music
James Marais & Monique Cassells
120mins
Live Music
James Marais & Monique Cassells
120mins
James Marais and Monique Cassells' new oldies tribute show, “Back To The Seventies – ‘70s Tribute” features memorable songs by great artists from the diverse decade of the 1970s. Featuring the Doobie Brothers, Smokie, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Stealers Wheel, ABBA, Neil Diamond, the Carpenters, Elvis Presley, Queen, Cliff Richard, and more. As with all their tribute shows,
HATCHETMAN (R)EVOLUTION
Sept. 29, 2021
Live Music
Hatchetman (Jono Tait, Matt Catto, Nick Catto & Stephane Corneloup)
60mins
Live Music
Hatchetman (Jono Tait, Matt Catto, Nick Catto & Stephane Corneloup)
60mins
Hatchetman brings us "(R)Evolution" which won them a Standard Bank Ovation Award (VirtualNAF2020) and takes you on a thrilling journey of acoustic and electric guitar based music, underpinned by a once in a generation three part vocal harmony blend. For lovers of Folk, Country, Americana, Singer Songwriter, Rock and Roll and Blues. September 2021 marks Hatchetman’s 8th year of existence in
HOW TO HOLD THE WORLD
Oct. 6, 2021 - Oct. 10, 2021
Children's Theatre
Performed by Timothy Stadler/ Written & Directed by Juliette Rose-Innes
45mins
Children's Theatre
Performed by Timothy Stadler/ Written & Directed by Juliette Rose-Innes
45mins
How to Hold the World debuts at The Drama Factory! When a young boy, played by Timothy Stadler, is tasked with holding up the world, he faces the scary (but rewarding) prospect of growing up. He learns that being alone doesn’t mean being strong, being helped doesn’t mean being selfish, and bravery is about being open to imagination and friendship.
'N BLOM IN ELKE VROU
Oct. 9, 2021
Live Music And Poetry
Petronel Baard, Lelanè van der Merwe (tjello), Johan Engelbrecht (kitaar, viool en perkussie) en Franco Engebrecht (klavier).
82mins
Live Music And Poetry
Petronel Baard, Lelanè van der Merwe (tjello), Johan Engelbrecht (kitaar, viool en perkussie) en Franco Engebrecht (klavier).
82mins
'n Poëtiese reis deur die vier seisoene in 'n lig, klassieke styl met die musiek van Petronel Baard, Lelanè van der Merwe (tjello), Johan Engelbrecht (kitaar, viool en perkussie) en Franco Engebrecht (klavier). “Soos daar ’n blom is in elke vrou, is daar ’n blom in elkeen van ons. Soms voel ons ontwortel. Soms is dit net die kaal takke
TOUR DE FORCES & FORCED TO TOUR WITH LIZZ MEIRING
Oct. 17, 2021
Comedy
Lizz Meiring
60mins
Comedy
Lizz Meiring
60mins
Brand new solo piece from icon Lizz Meiring - Tour de Forces & Forced to Tour A portion of all sales will be donated to The Theatre Benevolent Fund In 2021 actress, director, writer, voice artist, producer and television presenter Lizz Meiring celebrates 50 years in the entertainment industry. In 2021 actress, director, writer, voice artist, producer and television presenter
DIVINE INTERVENTION
Oct. 22, 2021 - Oct. 24, 2021
Singing
Starring Thembelihle Benenengu, Megan Spencer, & Jacy Jacob/Creative Team: Produced, directed & choreographed by The Outlore
60mins
Singing
Starring Thembelihle Benenengu, Megan Spencer, & Jacy Jacob/Creative Team: Produced, directed & choreographed by The Outlore
60mins
The Outlore presents Divine Intervention, the brand new singing trio sent from above, and they're here to pay tribute to the greatest divas of all time. Catch them at The Drama Factory performing some of the greats; Whitney Houston, Cher, Donna Summer, Madonna, and many more. This trio will thrill you with their out-of-this-world voices and infectious energy. From the
LATINOS FLAMENCOS LIVE
Oct. 29, 2021 - Oct. 30, 2021
Live Music & Dance
Los Gitanos Latino Band & Flamenco dancers, Demi Moore & Ché Adams/Directed by Bienyameen Camroodien
105mins
Live Music & Dance
Los Gitanos Latino Band & Flamenco dancers, Demi Moore & Ché Adams/Directed by Bienyameen Camroodien
105mins
Highly acclaimed Bienyameen Camroodien and Los Guitanos presents a showcase of fiery flamenco dance, pulsating hot Latin rhythms and foot-tapping Mediterranean music that promise to dazzle!The cast consists of several award-winning artists, including two of South Africa's leading flamenco dancers: Demi Johnson (Duena Jerez) & Ché Adams; Bienyameen Camroodien, a Kanna Award-winning musical director, as well as three of South
MARK HAZE - STRIPPED DOWN SHOW
Nov. 5, 2021
Music
Mark Haze
105mins
Music
Mark Haze
105mins
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Mark Haze, one of South Africa’s greatest singer/songwriters and runner-up of 2011 South African Idols Competition needs no introduction! He has firmly cemented himself as one of South Africa’s premier live rock acts. Chart-topping rock singer, Mark Haze, Known for his wide vocal range, for being a showman, his signature sound and a combination of high energy Rock ‘n
KAMP
Nov. 26, 2021
Komedie
Brendon Daniels & Deon Lotz Regie: Gearin Hauptfleish
60mins
Komedie
Brendon Daniels & Deon Lotz Regie: Gearin Hauptfleish
60mins
Kamp, ‘n komedie deur Ferdinand Bekker is gebore uit Suid-Afrikaners se groot liefde vir kampering in al sy vorme en hul liefde vir die buitelewe. Dit help ok dat Weg reis tydskrif gereelde leestof is in sy klein huisie. Bekker was verantwoordelik vir Net ‘n Chilliburger en Chips asseblief!, Die Roadtrip en Dis 20h15 wat by Kunstefeeste en teaters reg
SIMON & GARFUNKEL MEETS THE BEATLES
Dec. 3, 2021 - Dec. 4, 2021
Music
Duck Chowles , Andy Murray & The Retro Rewind Band
105mins
Music
Duck Chowles , Andy Murray & The Retro Rewind Band
105mins
Boasting rave reviews like “Brilliant; Well worth it!” from Tygervalley Barnyard Theatre audiences, who saw the show, with a rating of 5 out 5, as well as rave reviews from The Drama Factory patrons like “Awesome show; absolutely brilliant, so professional with talent out of the top drawer; accomplished musicians; exceptional entertainment by true professionals; great trip down memory lane;
SPACE WEATHER GIRL'S CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
Dec. 6, 2021 - Dec. 11, 2021
Comedy, Musical, Holiday, Family
Directed and Performed by Zena Wood; Pianist: Richard Gauld; NASA: voice of Brad Stuart Elon: voice of Alex Tops
65mins
Comedy, Musical, Holiday, Family
Directed and Performed by Zena Wood; Pianist: Richard Gauld; NASA: voice of Brad Stuart Elon: voice of Alex Tops
65mins
Space Weather Girl broadcasts her famous Christmas Spectacular show from South Africa after a rocket launch with Elon Musk goes South... literally. Come on this thrilling journey through space and enjoy all your favorite Christmas Songs. A fun holiday show for the whole family! Space Weather Girl is a project developed by Zena Wood in 2018 in celebration of
EIGHTIES TRIBUTE SHOW
Dec. 12, 2021
Music
James Marais and Monique Cassells
110mins
Music
James Marais and Monique Cassells
110mins
James Marais and Monique Cassells’ new “Eighties Tribute Show” pays tribute to great artists and songs from the 1980s, including songs by artists such as Queen, Wham!, Bryan Adams, Billy Joel, Shakin Stevens, Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits and more. As with all their tribute shows, you can expect a mini-theatrical experience, featuring the dynamic vocal and visual performances of James
WHAT DID THE FOX SAY? EPISODE ONE: THE FEAST OF THE KING OF BEASTS
Jan. 22, 2022 - Feb. 5, 2022
Children's Theatre
Anoecha Kruger & Marelize Viljoen / directed by Margot Wood
40mins
Children's Theatre
Anoecha Kruger & Marelize Viljoen / directed by Margot Wood
40mins
What Did The Fox Say? Series Episode one: The Feast Of The King Of Beasts King Noble has invited all the animals to the kingdom for a feast! No one ever sees the king so it is a big occasion for everyone and they are all expected to be there to pay their respects. Creatures from far and wide are excitedly getting ready,
GET BACK - ANDREW YOUNG PLAYS THE BEATLES
Jan. 28, 2022 - Jan. 29, 2022
Music
Andrew Young with pianist Tony Drake
105mins
Music
Andrew Young with pianist Tony Drake
105mins
ANDREW YOUNG is back in South Africa and ready to wow the audience at The Drama Factory. Through music Andrew will take the audience on a journey of his life growing up in Liverpool and play the songs that have influenced him and a generation of musicians. Program includes classic songs from Liverpool: Hey Jude, Imagine, Yesterday, I Saw Her
BRYAN SCHIMMEL -MORE THAN A HANDFUL
Feb. 3, 2022 - Feb. 6, 2022
Play With Music
Cast: Bryan Schimmel /Written by: Bryan Schimmel & Alan Swerdlow/ Direction: Alan Swerdlow /Setting & Lighting: Denis Hutchinson
120mins
Play With Music
Cast: Bryan Schimmel /Written by: Bryan Schimmel & Alan Swerdlow/ Direction: Alan Swerdlow /Setting & Lighting: Denis Hutchinson
120mins
Everyone has a story…Award-winning music director, arranger and orchestrator Bryan Schimmel, has been at the musical helm of blockbuster musical theatre hits such as Jersey Boys, We Will Rock You, Chicago, Rent, Annie and The Rocky Horror Show. Bryan is best known for co-creating and performing in the original A Handful of Keys in which he thrilled audiences with a
NIK RABINOWITZ IS OVER IT
Feb. 19, 2022 - Feb. 20, 2022
Comedy
Nik Rabinowitz
70mins
Comedy
Nik Rabinowitz
70mins
At the beginning of the pandemic, President Ramaphosa declared fathers an essential service, forcing Nik Rabinowitz to pivot from stand-up comedian to sit-down home-school deputy principal. A month later he resigned from that post and has been attempting to self-isolate from his children ever since. After three years of 2020, Nik is “over it”, and has decided to leave the
WHAT DID THE FOX SAY? EPISODE TWO: THE TRICKERY OF TREASURES
Feb. 19, 2022 - March 5, 2022
Children's Theatre
Anoecha Kruger & Marelize Viljoen / directed by Margot Wood
45mins
Children's Theatre
Anoecha Kruger & Marelize Viljoen / directed by Margot Wood
45mins
Reynard the Fox is back and ready to take the animal kingdom by storm! After being falsely accused of many crimes, Reynard the Fox once again is required to show face at King Noble the Lion’s court. With many enemies present at court, Reynard faces an unfair trial. However, a fox is a wise beast, and he cleverly reveals a
SHIRLEY VALENTINE
March 10, 2022 - March 13, 2022
Drama
Natasha Sutherland/Directed by Gina Schmukler/Written by Willy Russel
120mins
Drama
Natasha Sutherland/Directed by Gina Schmukler/Written by Willy Russel
120mins
Natasha Sutherland plays Shirley Valentine in the award-winning British one-woman play by Willy Russell. Shirley is a bored, middle-aged housewife, trapped in a stale, loveless marriage. Her children are all grown up and she frequently talks to the wall in her kitchen while preparing her husband's regular evening meal of egg and chips. Shirley feels stuck in a rut and finds solace
A WORTHY BATTLE EPISODE 3 - WHAT DID THE FOX SAY? SERIES
March 11, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Childrens's Theatre
Anoesch Kruger & Marelize Viljoen Directed By Margot Wood
45mins
Childrens's Theatre
Anoesch Kruger & Marelize Viljoen Directed By Margot Wood
45mins
Reynard the fox is back and sassier than ever. Catch him trying to outwit even the strongest of beasts in this finale extravaganza called What Did The Fox Say?: The ordeal of a worthy battle. When Isengrim the Wolf’s jealousy of Reynard the fox leads him to challenge the cunning fox to a mortal combat, what unfolds after can only
HOW TO DATE LIKE A F@#$%^! GROWNUP
March 17, 2022 - March 19, 2022
Musical Comedy
Cast: Stuart Brown, Dean de Klerk, Nicolette Fernandez, Megan Spencer /Book and Lyrics by: Mark Tatham/ Score and Lyrics by: Daniel Keith Geddes/Direction, Setting & Lighting: Daniel Keith Geddes
60mins
Musical Comedy
Cast: Stuart Brown, Dean de Klerk, Nicolette Fernandez, Megan Spencer /Book and Lyrics by: Mark Tatham/ Score and Lyrics by: Daniel Keith Geddes/Direction, Setting & Lighting: Daniel Keith Geddes
60mins
HOW TO DATE LIKE A F@#$%^! GROWNUP – A MUSICAL FOR GEN Z Somerset West audiences are in for a treat! While the entertainment industry was shut down and we were forced to stay indoors, VR Theatrical thought it the perfect time to start developing a new project: a small-scale original musical with a catchy title that would aim to
LATINOS FLAMENCOS LIVE
March 25, 2022 - March 26, 2022
Music
Los Gitanos: Bienyameen Camroodien/Dawood Camroodien/ Zayd Mayman & Mikaeel Bham with Aldrid Jacobs on Sax
105mins
Music
Los Gitanos: Bienyameen Camroodien/Dawood Camroodien/ Zayd Mayman & Mikaeel Bham with Aldrid Jacobs on Sax
105mins
A showcase of awe-inspiring flamenco guitaring, pulsating hot Latin rhythms and foot-tapping Mediterranean music that promises to dazzle! The cast consists of renowned and highly respected flamenco guitar teacher, Bienyameen Camroodien, a Kanna Award-winning musical director, as well as 3 of South Africa's leading family of flamenco guitarist soloists: Dawood Camroodien, Zayd Mayman and Mikaeel Bham, who also sings in
INTO THE GARDEN
March 26, 2022
Immersive Theatre For Babies
Storywood Productions
40mins
Immersive Theatre For Babies
Storywood Productions
40mins
Storywood Theatre will be staging a new sensory theatre production for babies between the ages of 6 and 30 months accompanied by a caregiver. The production offers parent and infant an opportunity to interact immersively with character and props in a sensory experience exclusively devised for the early years audience. Additional parents/siblings/friends are accommodated as well in a space from
OLDIES BUT GOLDIES WITH JAMES AND MONIQUE
March 27, 2022
Music
James Marais & Monique Cassells
120mins
Music
James Marais & Monique Cassells
120mins
James Marais and Monique Cassells have become well-known for their “oldies” music tribute shows since they began performing together in 2009. In their “Oldies But Goldies” show, they pay tribute to the golden era of music from the 1950s to the 1980s, featuring artists such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Little Richard, The
SPOT THE FEARLESS FISH
March 29, 2022 - April 4, 2022
Puppet Theatre
Presented by Wela Kapela Productions Written and directed by Amanda Bothma Musical Director Nathan Johannisen/Siba Gobe as Spot/ Nathan Johannisen as his trusted friend Rusty /Alison Hilstead as Bubbles and Amanda Bothma as Jab- Jab.
40mins
Puppet Theatre
Presented by Wela Kapela Productions Written and directed by Amanda Bothma Musical Director Nathan Johannisen/Siba Gobe as Spot/ Nathan Johannisen as his trusted friend Rusty /Alison Hilstead as Bubbles and Amanda Bothma as Jab- Jab.
40mins
Spot, the fearless leader of the mischievous ”Pisceteers”, has called a meeting in the kelp forest. There's a rumour floating around school of a giant jelly-fish big enough to swallow a turtle. All the residents of the reef are in a panic, but Spot suspects there might be something fishy about this story! The three “Pisceteer”, Spot, Bubbles and Rusty
THE STORY OF EVA CASSIDY
March 30, 2022 - March 31, 2022
Cabaret
Kerry Hiles teams up with guitarist Alan Kozak and drummer Kristo Zondagh.
60mins
Cabaret
Kerry Hiles teams up with guitarist Alan Kozak and drummer Kristo Zondagh.
60mins
CabaretFest kicks off on the 30th of March with The Story of Eva Cassidy. To tell this beautiful but tragic tale Kerry Hiles teams up with guitarist Alan Kozak and drummer Kristo Zondagh. The Story of Eva Cassidy is at once beautiful and tragic, the stuff legends are made of. Our leading lady, Eva Cassidy, is a petite blond
A STAR IS BORN -THE RISE AND FALL OF JUDY GARLAND
April 1, 2022 - April 2, 2022
Cabaret
Kerry Hiles accompanied by Nathan Johannisen/Written & directed by Amanda Bothma
60mins
Cabaret
Kerry Hiles accompanied by Nathan Johannisen/Written & directed by Amanda Bothma
60mins
The multi award-winning show A Star is Born - the rise and fall of Judy Garland, Kerry Hiles, accompanied by Nathan Johannisen, shines the light on Judy Garland, the undisputed queen of cabaret. Her career began at the age of two and a half. At the age of 13 she signed her first movie contract. The Wizard of Oz earned
DAMSEL IN DISTRESS
April 1, 2022 - April 3, 2022
Cabaret
Starring Alison Hillstead /musical director & pianist Nathan Johannisen
60mins
Cabaret
Starring Alison Hillstead /musical director & pianist Nathan Johannisen
60mins
Damsel in Distress (Standard Bank Ovation Award 2021) introduces Griselda, an armchair traveller par excellence. It tells the story of Griselda, a librarian who lives in the library; she has not left the building in a long, long time. When faced with life’s little challenges she quips “No thank you, I will rather just read my book, I might not
MAD ABOUT THE BOYS
April 5, 2022 - April 10, 2022
Cabaret
Daniel Anderson accompanied by Germaine Gamiet
60mins
Cabaret
Daniel Anderson accompanied by Germaine Gamiet
60mins
MAD ABOUT THE BOYS - an ode to the lives of 20th century entertainment giants Ivor Novello, Noël Coward and Cole Porter. Think of a certain suave, urban style that reigned in theatre and the movies during the ’20s and ’30s. Think of cigarettes, smoking jackets and cocktails. Think of cynical epigrams, and sexy, witty, world-weary songs. Think of Cole
“FROM CREEDENCE TO COCKER” WITH CLINT CUNNINGHAM OF CLINT & CO.
April 22, 2022 - April 23, 2022
Music
Clint Cunningham Of Clint & Co.
110mins
Music
Clint Cunningham Of Clint & Co.
110mins
Clint Cunningham, who has carved out an illustrious career, a well-known brand and legendary name for himself in the music and entertainment industry as a vibrant, remarkable entertainer and consummate performer; singer / songwriter / guitarist; engaging M.C.; mesmerising storyteller and celebrated, renowned frontman of the phenomenal rock band, Clint & Co, will be back at The Drama Factory, Friday
CONSTELLATIONS
April 28, 2022 - April 30, 2022
Drama
Lisa Tredoux & Jock Kleynhans/Directed by Jeff Brooker/Written by Nick Payne
70mins
Drama
Lisa Tredoux & Jock Kleynhans/Directed by Jeff Brooker/Written by Nick Payne
70mins
Marianne, a physicist, and Roland, a beekeeper, meet at a party. They hit it off, and go for a drink. Or perhaps they don’t. They go home together, or maybe they go their separate ways. Perhaps Marianne is engaged to someone else, perhaps Roland is. Maybe she breaks his heart, maybe he breaks hers. Perhaps they come together and their
DOMINOES - BEST OF DIRE STRAITS, PINK FLOYD & MEL BOTES UNPLUGGED
May 1, 2022
Music
Mel Botes
105mins
Music
Mel Botes
105mins
For the past ten years Mel Botes has entertained audiences all over the country with his critically-acclaimed musical performance, “Crazy Diamond - A Tribute to Pink Floyd”. Audiences and critics agreed that he mastered the complexity and density of the Floyd in a way that none of the other tributeshows have achieved. He then followed this with “David’s Confession -
ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE SHOW
May 13, 2022 - May 14, 2022
Music
Rainer Jadischke
80mins
Music
Rainer Jadischke
80mins
After the success of the hit movie, “Rocketman”, Durbanville-based musician, Rainer Jadischke, has been paying tribute to the British singer, songwriter, composer, pianist, record producer, occasional actor and genius, Sir Elton John, one of the biggest music icons of the 20th Century, in his ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE show that will be performed at The Drama Factory on 13 and 14
SASSY CLASSICS
May 15, 2022
Classical Music
Kobie Du Plessis, Bradley Martin, Portia Holmes & Anninge Kreft
60mins
Classical Music
Kobie Du Plessis, Bradley Martin, Portia Holmes & Anninge Kreft
60mins
Join us for an afternoon of classical music. Sassy Classics will dazzle you with beautiful music. The performers are creative musicians who passionately work towards keeping classical music relevant to the times. Kobie Du Plessis and Bradley Martin form a sensational duo, enchanting their listeners with the beautiful sounds of Harp and Violin. Portia Holmes celebrates the unique identity of