
Upcoming Performances
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Mel Die Storieverteller - Internet Sensasie
In 2023 het nuuskierige gehore opgedaag om te sien hoe internetsensasie, Mel die Storieverteller in lewende lywe op ‘n verhoog lyk. Nou stroom almal na haar vertonings want Mel is toe skreeusnaaks in die regte lewe ook (vir mans en vroue). In haar derde komiese een-vrou vertoning, Internet Sensasie, gaan gehore uitvind dat Mel nou kan sing ook.
Mel deel uit eerstehandse ervaring stories vanuit die elektroniese oerwoud vol aandagsoekers en liggelowiges: Oom Riekert se groot fout, ‘n beplande vuisgeveg in ‘n taai plek met die naam KuduKraal, hoe ‘Mel die Storieverteller’ ontstaan het en die siekte op haar voorkop.
Die stories is vars, onverwags en bleddie belaglik, maar blykbaar alles waar, wel, so sê Facebook, en ons almal weet wat op die internet staan is ‘n feit, maar kan
Mel laat jou tuis voel. Jy WIL luister wat sy sê. En dan lag jy boonop baie."
- Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck "Vars, oorspronklik en vrek snaaks."
-Pretoria FMDatumn: 30 Augustus Om 7.30nm
Kaartjies: R 200 (BTW Ingesluit)
80 minute
Geen Onder 14 -
Blood & Silver
From acclaimed memoir to stage, Blood & Silver tells the extraordinary true story of Jan Glazewski. Living with daunting physical challenges and life’s toughest setbacks, Jan’s unshakable determination and wry humour carry him through near-impossible odds. In this gripping one-man play, David Muller embodies Jan’s journey with heart, grit, and flashes of comedy, under Fred Abrahamse’s masterful direction. Critics rave: ⭐ “Compelling and beautifully performed” – Robyn Cohen ⭐ “A triumph of storytelling and spirit” – Philip Todres 🎟 Limited run – book now to experience this unforgettable story!
Audiences have described Blood & Silver as: • “A raw, intimate encounter with the courage it takes to truly live.” • “Theatre that grips you by the heart and lifts you up.” • “Proof that one voice on stage can move an audience deeply.” Fred Abrahamse is celebrated for his bold visual storytelling and acclaimed productions across South Africa and abroad, while David Muller has been hailed as a masterful storyteller, effortlessly shifting between humour and heartbreak. Together, they create an evening of theatre that is both deeply personal and universally resonant – a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of the human will.
4 September @7.30pm
6 September @3.30pm
7 September @3.30pm
70 minutes
Tickets R180 - R210 (Incl 15% VAT) -
Petite Giselle Salt-ed
One programme, two ballets. Experience exquisite excepts from Maina Gielgud's traditional Giselle, paired with highlights from the acclaimed SALT
Six performances only for Cape Ballet Africa’s Petite Giselle and SALT-ed at The Drama Factory
Following two previous sold-out runs at The Drama Factory, Cape Ballet Africa returns to premiere a new programme for six performances only at the venue.
Experience the magic of one programme, two ballets with this dynamic ballet company’s Petite Giselle and SALT- ed.
Enjoy exquisite excerpts from Maina Gielgud’s traditional Giselle, paired with Michelle Reid’s sizzling Smoke, which is part of Cape Ballet Africa’s much-lauded triple bill SALT.
Additionally, The Drama Factory audiences will have the opportunity to enjoy the first South African performances of Kirsten Isenberg’s new pas de deux, Nocturne, which premiered at the prestigious international Benois de la Danse 2025.
Choreographed by Maina Gielgud, Cape Ballet Africa presents selected highlights from popular classic Giselle, a romantic story of innocent love and betrayal.
Maina Gielgud is an internationally acclaimed choreographer, dancer and teacher. She has danced with companies around the world, including Sadlers Wells Royal Ballet, Scottish Ballet, Australian Ballet, Ballet Nacional de Cuba, CAPAB, PACT, and the London Festival Ballet. She was also the director/associate director of the Australian Ballet, Royal Danish Ballet, and Houston Ballet. With SALT-ed be swept up in the beauty and tour-de-force energy of Michelle Reid’s Smoke.
Maggie Foyer, writing in Dance Europe commented, “Smoke, a smouldering, jazzy piece, closed the evening on a high. Michelle Reid’s choreography is witty, with a clever play of dynamics to build a head of steam”.
“We are honoured to have Ms Gielgud with us to stage her full production of Giselle in November at The Baxter. We are delighted that the timing has landed perfectly to be able to offer The Drama Factory audiences highlights of this magnificent ballet,” says Debbie Turner, Founder and Artistic Director of Cape Ballet Africa.
10 September @ 7.00pm
11 September @ 7.00pm
12 September @ 7.00pm
13 September @2 .00pm & 6.00pm
14 September @ 4.00pm
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The Tramp
From the creators of the multi-award winning “Vincent – His Quest To Love and Be Loved”, comes a brand-new musical about the life of comedic genius, Charlie Chaplin.
The Tramp played by Daniel Anderson and accompanied by Paul Ferreria, is Charlie Chaplin’s alter ego: a new musical that tells the story of Charlie Chaplin through the perspective of his old friend the beloved Tramp character. The show follows The Tramp as he reflects on Chaplin's rise to fame. He ponders on their symbiotic relationship, and the eventual betrayal of their friendship, that led to Chaplin's exile from America for communist sympathies.
The retelling of Charlie’s story through popular music and silent film gives a fresh view on the life of the iconic, yet controversial comedic genius. The Tramp was everyman’s champion shielding a shy, moody, fastidious Chaplin. And with the arrival of the talking movies, the Tramp was sidelined, and Chaplin himself stepped into the limelight. With this newfound voice, Charlie tarnishes his image with naïve political speeches and scandalous love affairs. without the Tramp in his corner, he became an easy target for the cross-dressing J Edgar Hoover and his handmaiden, the gossipmonger Hedda Hopper.
“The Tramp” explores the complicated bond between an artist and the character they create, blending comedy and tragedy in a heartfelt reflection on fame, identity, and betrayal.
“A ten-out-of-ten production” – Robyn Sassen, MYVIEW
“Daniel Anderson’s stunning one-man cabaret doesn’t just resurrect Charlie, it excavates the heart-breaking human cost behind the world’s beloved silent clown. A fantastic show… it is theatre that reminds us why live performance matters”. – Barry Morisse
19 - 21 September
Tickets R180 - R220 (Incl. 15% VAT) -
Bacchus tot Bekker
Is dit moontlik om iemand te vertrou wat nie wyn drink nie? Miskien……? Hoekom sal jy nooit weer ‘n glas rooiwyn met ‘n muggie in drink nie? In hierdie viering van die druppels van die druif ontmoet jy Bachus wat hierdie nektar mildelik met ons deel. Van Papsak tot Pinotage, Chardonnay tot Chenin Blanc kom lag, pik ‘n traan en drink ‘n glasie wyn. Tjorts!! Jy het haar gehoor, nou kan jy haar sien, Amore sonder grense.
Sluit aan by Amore Bekker vir 'n onvergeetlike ervaring van wyn, lag en storievertelling in "Bacchus tot Bekker". Hierdie produksie, geskik vir ouderdomme 10 en ouer, neem jou op 'n reis deur die wêreld van wyn, wat jou nostalgies gaan laat en ook lekker laat lag. Ontmoet ook vir Bachus, die god van wyn, wat sy passie vir die beste oesjare deel. Van Papsak tot Pinotage, Chardonnay tot Chenin Blanc, hierdie vertoning is 'n viering van die vreugde van wyn en goeie geselskap. Of jy nou 'n wynkenner is of bloot iemand wat 'n goeie glas waardeer, "Bachus tot Bekker” is 'n vermaaklike en vreugdevolle ervaring wat jou met 'n nuwe waardering vir die kuns van wynmaak sal laat kyk. Kom deel 'n glasie (of twee). Prost!
24 September @ 3.00nm
Kaartjies R230 (15% BTW Ingesl.)
70 Minute -
Music From The Musicals
Guelph Theatre Kleinmond presents a live performance of Music form the Musicals featuring Werner van Coller, Corniël Calitz, Mari de Beer, Madré Beukes, Janine Coetzee and Karlien Venter accompanied by Thinus Ries on piano and Jolani Klopper on violin in a repertoire of the most beautiful songs from The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, les Misérables and Andrew Lloyd Webber. This will be an afternoon not to be missed.
28 September @ 4.00pm
R180 - R200 (Incl. 15% VAT)
90 Minutes -
Gravel & Grace - Clint Cunningham (Clint & Co.)
Celebrating 40 years in the business!
Step into a night where rock legends rise and soul bleeds through every note.
Known for his fabulous renditions of Creedence & Joe Cocker, Clint Cunningham channels the raw power of rock greats and balances it with a sound and a style that’s all his own.
From classic covers to unique originals, Clint is a natural born entertainer.
The road’s been long. The voice and heart are ready.
This is more than music. This is a resurrection!
3 October @ 7.30pm
Tickets R210 - R220 (Incl. 15% VAT)
Duration 105 minutes excl. IntervalGroup Bookings for four or more R200 - please WhatsApp 0732152290
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Andre' The Hilarious Hypnotist
Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist brings you "Orchestrated Chaos", it's more hypnosis, more of Andre and really funny.
Andre is a well-known figure and has been doing his magic for the past 35 years, and this year he decided to add a twist, "orchestrated Chaos" was born. More of the same, more new, more South African, but overall one great evening's entertainment when people from your very community become the stars of the show.4 October @7.30pm
Tickets R180 - R200
80 Minutes -
Rondomtallie / Marry-Go-Round
Margit Meyer-Rödenbeck, Deon Lotz & Gary Naidoo bied aan Rondomtallie / Marry-Go-Round.
Daar word beweer dat die verhoudingsterapeut, Mahesh Maharaj, die beste in die bedryf is. Met sy “alternatiewe” metodes kan hy enige verhouding back on track bring. Kan Mahesh vir Olivia en Alan help om hul huwelik van 12 jaar te red nadat Olivia vir Alan op die kombuistafel met ’n ander vrou betrap het? Hier sit die twee, in die derde van ses sessies, om te praat oor hul gevoelens. Met skreeusnaakse dog opregte gevolge.It is said that the relationship therapist, Mahesh Maharaj, is the best in the business. With his “alternative” methods, he is able to get any relationship back on track. Can Mahesh help Olivia and Alan save their 12-year marriage after Olivia caught Alan on the kitchen table with another woman? Here they are, in the third of six sessions, talking about their feelings with hilarious, yet very sincere consequences.
TEKS, REGIE EN STELONTWERP | SCRIPT, DIRECTOR AND SET DESIGN Rafiek Mammon
Photo Credits: Gys Loubser
3 Oktober - 3nm
90 Minutes
R250 (Incl.15% VAT) -
Ka-BOOM!
Volg Lucky, die pakkie, op sy missie om die see te red! Word deel van Squish en Splat se avonture, in ’n wêreld waar verbeelding geen perke het nie en empatie die middelpunt is! Hierdie poppespel is ’n wonderlike teaterervaring vir jong avontuurlustiges. Die avontuur begin wanneer Squish en Splat vertrek op ’n waaghalsige soektog om ’n plastieksak uit die see uit te red.
Dit is ’n vermaaklike en insiggewende reis. Die magiese kuns van poppespel word gekombineer met die gevoel van ’n gunsteling kinder fliek. Ka-BOOM! beloof om jong gehore aan te gryp, terwyl die klimaatkrisis en angs wat daarmee gepaart gaan op ‘n empatieke en speelse manier aangepak word. In die hartjie van Ka-BOOM!: Ons is op 'n missie om sorg vir die natuurlike wêreld te inspireer. Hierdie kinderteater stuk is sorgvuldig ontwerp om die stryd wat baie mense in die gesig staar wanneer hulle omgewingskwessies hanteer, te bemagtig om dit te hanteer. Ons glo kinders leer die beste deur spel en rolspel. - Terwyl ons ons jong gehore met 'n kragtige boodskap wil laat, wil ons ook hê almal moet pret hê!
11 Oktober - 12.00nm & 14.00nm
Kaartjies R110
45 Minute - Afrikaans -
CSN&Y Experience
"CSN&Y EXPERIENCE" - A Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young is performed by some of Cape Town’s most harmonically gifted musicians, Jono Tait, James Smith, Matt Catto & Nick Catto.
The show echoes the sentiments and sounds that have defined generations. The show celebrates the rich, intricate melodies and profound lyrics that made CSNY a cornerstone of the folk-rock movement. Embodying the spirit/sound of the 60s and 70s, it transports audiences back to an era where music spoke of change, unity, and timeless love. Each performance is both a tribute and a journey, capturing the essence of classic tracks like "Carry On," "Southern Cross," and "Teach Your Children".
Read what audiences have said
"As good as CSNY!" "Outstanding Performance" "It was an absolutely amazing experience. I am a huge CSN&Y fan and it made my day listening to the four guys passionately present and play music so close to their and my heart. Thanks guys, it was amazing, more please." "Seen many shows ...this was by far the best ever, all 4 musicians LEGENDS!!!" "Such a very special evening of such on point CSN&Y - thank for yet another great musical evening" "Fantastic Harmonies, fantastic musicians-The result a fantastic show. Would recommend it to all music lovers"18 October @ 7.30pm
Tickets R250 - R280
120 minutes
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About the Theatre
The Drama Factory is an intimate theatre space which aims to provide quality entertainment to suit a wide variety of tastes. We showcase mainstream and indy productions alongside providing creatives with an accessible environment to bring their creative ideas to life.
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Parties
The Drama Factory would love to join you in hosting your function. Bring some platters for a get together either before or after your favourite show!
Or book the venue to dance the night away
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Gift Vouchers
What a perfect way to treat a friend or family member. Our gift vouchers are made to order. The recipient will be able to choose from our wide variety of live performances. You can add a little extra to include a cheeky glass of wine or chocolate slab! Contact Sue on 0732152290 or mail info@thedramafactory.co.za to purchase.
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Accommodation Partners
We are proud to partner with top notch guest houses in the area for those who are wanting to make a staycation out of their trip to the theatre.
Majorca House - https://majorcahouse.co.za.
Email: Lesley Coetzer info@majorcahouse.co.za
185 On Beach -
www.185onbeach.co.za
Email: info@185onbeach.co.za
The Views -
https://www.airbnb.co.za/rooms/37035236locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=16230633
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Ms. B-Haved goes on tour
Our new production goes on tour to The National Arts Festival in Makhanda.
Directed by Natasha Sutherland and starring Sue Diepeveen, Ms.B-haved sees beloved teacher Sally Burkett in disgrace! After thirty years of teaching, she finds her reputation in tatters, suspended from Littleman Junior School for a misdemeanor that could get her fired. The school drop off zone has become a hotbed of gossip; the guessing game surrounding her scandal is jamming all the parent group apps. Come laugh along with firecracker Sally as she ponders her fate, whilst unpacking what brought her to her current hell of zoom teaching online!Ms.B-haved explores the extremes expected from educators, parents and learners in an ever-shifting world and the reaches of ‘cancel culture’ that have become the norm. Whilst Diepeveen’s new play tickles one’s funny bone, it also explores the trepidation, nostalgia and tenacity that happens when inevitable change challenges our identity and worth.
Tickets https://tickets.nationalartsfestival.co.za/en/events/788/msb-haved
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Contact Us
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The Drama Factory
10 Comprop Sq, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park
Strand, Western Cape, South Africa
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073 215 2290
info@thedramafactory.co.za