‘n Gelukkige familie. ‘n Goeie Pa. ‘n Donker geheim. 

Almal het gedink hulle was ‘n lieflike gesin. Maar agter toegetrekte gordyne skuil donker geheime.

Die toneelstuk verken die psigologiesie uitwerking van mishandeling op drie vrouens: Susan, die Ma, se ontkenning; Karla, die tweeling suster, se skuld en jaloesie; en Diaan se Stockholm sindroom.

Hierdie solo opvoering neem die gehoor op ‘n reis van teater betowering met gebruik van ‘n enkele rekwisiet, asemrowende beligtings-ontwerp en ‘n byna ongelooflike storie. Dis ‘n verhaal van oorlewing, verlossing en oorwinning. 

Die vervaardigers van THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT wat 8 Fleur Du Cap nominasies ontvang het, bied aan die Suid-Afrikaanse première van DIE GOEIE PA. 

Met Erika Marais wat pas ‘n nominasie ontvang het vir beste aktrise vir haar vertolking van Eleanor Kasrils. Vertaling en regie deur Paul Du Toit (Wenner - Beste Regiseur 2022).

 DIE GOEIE PA is gebaseer op die toneel stuk van die geprysde Britse dramaturg Gail Louw, THE GOOD DAD, en volg op twee hoogs suksesvolle speel vlakke  in London. 

Moenie hierdie treffende drama misloop nie.  ‘n Roerende verhaal van oorlewing, verlossing en oorwinning. 

DIE GOEIE PA - daar skuil iets in elke huis.

Terugvoering vir Die Goeie Pa:

"An incredibly powerful but gentle telling of a devastating story. An important piece of theatre."

"Dit sny diep! Uitstekende produksie en soos altyd is Paul du Toit se regie prysenswaardig! Geluk Erika Marais, jy was betowerend."

"Powerfully directed and powerfully acted, with no over the top - the understated discipline of the work makes it a masterpiece, very compelling."

Photos: Jeremeo Le Cordeur

Audience Responses

fantasitic well done

Well written and beautifully performed.

Exceptional. One of the best works I've seen in a very long time. Amazing Lighting, beautiful direction and excellent acting. Such a phenomenal piece of work.

Outstanding rendition of a taboo subject

We were touched by the masterful way in which Erika portrayed a very sensitive topic. Thank you for a lovely theatre experience We will return!

Very sad story, brilliant performance

Absolutely phenomenal acting !!!!

Dit was aangrypend! En julle teater is baie goed ingerig, baie geluk.

This is a theatre piece that should not be missed by theatre lovers. Erika Marais gives a stellar performance in this one person show that is based on a true story. A story that is as riveting as it is heartbreaking and at times upsetting. Paul du Toit's translation of the original English play is very accessible to an English speaking South African like me. My basic knowledge of conversational Afrikaans was all that was needed. The piece is beautifully lit and staged and handled with such care and love by both the actor and director. Child abuse is so rife in our world, we need to continue to talk about it, highlight it, acknowledge it. Thank you Drama Factory for presenting this.

A solo drama performance always very difficult to deliver, especially when doing three characters. Erika delivered this brilliantly and smoothly move between characters, providing each with a definite identity. Strong delivery and message. A must watch piece.

Absolutely excellent piece of theatre!

Uitstekend!

Erika's acting was brilliant, her character portrayal was absolutely brilliant. The subject matter was very difficult to deal with emotionally for both the audience and the actress who portrayed it. Not exactly an easy relaxing afternoon out for a Saturday. It was quite an exhausting okay to watch, very drainibg emotionally, thus it was good it was only an hour long. Its not what I would normally choose to watch, but the portrayal was excellent.

Superb performance!

Erika was absolutely brilliant. The translation into Afrikaans was perfectly done - sensitive at times and harsh when needed. Baie dankie, Paul - ook vir die puik regie (waarsonder die stuk maklik sy trefkrag kon verloor het Die beligting was iets besonders. Die slottoneel was uitstaande. Ek het Die Goeie Pa op fb vir my vriende aanbeveel. Dankie vir 'n genoeglike aand by 'n oulike venue. Tot volgende keer dan. Eben Viljoen - Hermanus

I think it was brilliant! Definitely something to watch again. Great job to everyone involved!

Brilliant acting that highlights the abuse that so many women endures.

Being elderly and as my grandchildren would say, not to cool, it was a rather disturbing play.

As a retired psychologist I thought this rendition of a very emotionally debilitating situation,excellent. The use of the blanket to depict various situations was so good, I almost believed there was a baby wrapped in it. Much food for thought well portrayed by a gifted actress

This uncompromisingly uncomfortable and gritty piece of theatre should urgently be seen by more than just traditional theatre audiences. I feel Church groups, Youth Groups, Community Groups , School Parent/ Teacher Associations etc should see this as often, they are acutely aware of this scourge but prefer to go into denial and sweep it under the proverbial carpet for fear of societal victimisation and shaming. The victims (and their families) are often psychologically scarred for life and have to present fake smiles. A really good effort all round.

Outstanding acting.

Outstanding acting.

Powerful. Simple highly effective economic use of lighting and the one and only used prop, the blanket. Powerfully directed and powerfully acted, with no over the top - the understated discipline of the work makes it a masterpiece, very compelling . And awful horrible story, but the reality is this kind of abuse is happening all the time, so it's relevant. Blessings Patrick (Theatre Director)

An incredibly powerful but gentle telling of a devastating story. An important piece of theatre

Uitstekend!! Treffende gebruik van net een rooi kombersie om verder lyf te gee aan die somber, maar kragtige verhaal. Wens meer mense kon dit sien, topklas!

Erika Marais was phenomenal. Such emotion. Character change: superb. I loved the simple set - with the crimson blanket as a prop. Great lighting. Dark play.

Great actress and a quality show!

Brilliantly done. Hart warming.. heavy but a necessary one!

Baie moeilike onderwerp aangepak deur 'n dapper span. Geluk met 'n goeie vertoning in 'n lekker intieme venue

Dit sny diep! Uitstekende produksie en soos altyd is Paul du Toit se regie prysenswaardig! Geluk Erika Marais, jy was betowerend.