Don't miss the riveting Blonde Poison by Gail Louw, starring the incomparable Fiona Ramsay in her award-winning performance. Fresh from winning the prestigious Fleur du Cap Award, Ramsay also garnered acclaim in London, where she took home a top acting honour during the show's international run last year. Based on a chilling true story, Blonde Poison is a gripping psychological drama that delves into the life of a once-celebrated beauty with a haunting past. Stella Goldschlag, a glamorous Jewish woman living in Nazi Berlin, who was faced with an unthinkable moral dilemma.
As the past collides with the present, Blonde Poison explores themes of survival, guilt, betrayal, identity, and the devastating impact of choices made under impossible circumstances. Ramsay delivers a tour-de-force performance in this powerful one-woman play that has captivated audiences and critics alike. A theatrical experience not to be missed.

Directed by award-winning theatre-maker Fred Abrahamse, the production features stark yet evocative set and costume designs by Marcel Meyer, enhancing the intensity and haunting intimacy of the piece. Produced by Troupe Theatre Company and Abrahamse & Meyer Productions, this internationally acclaimed production promises an unforgettable theatrical experience that will leave audiences questioning the boundaries of morality, memory, and truth.

14 June 2025
Tickets R230 - R260 (Incl 15% VAT)
Groups Of 4 or more - R210 - contact Sue 0732152290
70 Minutes
English

Mpact Productions proudly presents THE ZOO STORY, a powerful and provocative play written by renowned American playwright Edward Albee, directed by the esteemed Chris Weare. This intense, thought-provoking drama delves deep into themes of isolation, communication, and the complexities of human interaction.
Set in New York City’s Central Park, the story unfolds as two strangers, Peter and Jerry, engage in a seemingly innocent, light conversation that quickly spirals into something that's unpredictable. Albee's exploration of societal disconnect and the human condition is as relevant today as it was when the play first debuted. This production stars the talented Francois Immelman as Peter and Michael MacKenzie as Jerry. With gripping performances and a deeply emotional narrative, The Zoo Story is a theatrical experience that will leave you contemplating long after the curtain falls. Photo Credits: Photo cred - Simone Germishuys

19 June @ 7.30pm
21 June @ 4.00pm
22 June @ 4.00pm
Early Bird Tickets R150 (Incl 15% VAT)
Standard R180 (Incl 15% VAT)
Duration 50 minutes (No interval)
No under 16 - V

Reggae music’s global impact is undeniable! From the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the bustling streets of the UK and beyond, reggae music has woven a thread through the global cultural landscape. A unifying force, this treasured genre, spearheaded and championed by icons like Bob Marley, whose transcendent music became a universal language; UB40 who infused the British soundscape with their pop-reggae melodies; and Eddy Grant, a pioneer who bridged continents with his unique “ringbang” sound, reggae music has resonated with diverse audiences worldwide, carrying messages of love, resilience and social commentary. Join The Rivertones for a joyful journey through reggae history, and expect to hear timeless reggae anthems like Bob Marley hits “One Love”, “No Woman No Cry”, UB40’s “Red Red Wine”, “Kingston Town” and Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” and “Gimme Hope Jo’anna”, along with other reggae favourites, performed with the passion and authenticity that only Roland Nair and The Rivertones can deliver!

20 June 2025 @ 7.30pm
Tickets R210 - R230

Stinkie, ’n ondeunde karakter, kom by Professor Bombelbos se huis aan om skoon te maak. Dit lei tot ’n reeks skreeusnaakse situasies, want Stinkie kan homself nie keer om aan alles te vat wat hy moet uitlos nie! Stinkie se avonture sorg vir interaktiewe pret en vermaak vir die hele gesin, en spesifiek vir kinders tussen drie en nege jaar.
Met 'n sterk fokus op fisiese teater, mimiek en storievertelling, bring Stinkie Los Uit! nie net kindergehore tot stilstand van lag nie, maar herinner ook volwassenes aan die krag van speelse verbeelding. Hierdie produksie kombineer elemente van vaudeville, speelse fisieke aksie en poëtiese narratief. Die resultaat is 'n betowerende ervaring waar droom en werklikheid mekaar ontmoet — iets wat min produksies met só 'n ligte aanraking en soveel diepte regkry. Dis’n wonderlike geleentheid vir nuwe gehore om deel te word van Stinkie se avonture.

3 Julie - 9.30 & 11.00
4 Julie - 9.30 & 11.00
5 Julie - 9.30 & 11.00
Kaartjies R90
40 Minuute

MARC EUGENE LOTTERING is comedian Marc Lottering's current critically acclaimed stand-up show. The show has been nominated for a Naledi Award and has already won a prestigious Kanna Theatre Award. Lottering takes the audience on a personal journey through his life. He shares his findings on where he thinks his colourful family tree stems from. As is to be expected, his viewpoints are hilariously outrageous the time when his mother told him they were German Caribbeans to the moment he was inducted into the South African Comics Choice Hall of Fame. Fans have hailed this show as Lottering's best show yet.

"This show is so powerful on so many different levels. Marc was able to unite an entire audience and make them laugh. And did we laugh! You do not want to miss this!" David Batzofin

"Unbelievably Brilliant and Authentic and Hilarious!" Judy Ditchfield

"Comic Wizardry! A tonic of laughter." Fiona Ramsay
Lottering is one of South Africa’s top comedians, having written numerous solo shows and 3 smash hit musicals. He has received several prestigious theatre awards along the way. In 2024, Lottering was inducted into the SA Comic’s Choice Hall of Fame.

5 July 3pm
Tickets R220 (Incl 15% VAT)
Not Suitable For Children

Whilst walking through the wilderness, an egg is discovered. What animal will hatch out? Will it grow up safe and sound? Follow the feathers and footsteps of growing up, against the background of the wilderness in this Theatre for the Very Young production!
Schoemé Steenkamp, Theatre for the Very Young practitioner, is back at The Drama Factory. Babah-Go-Wild is a theatre performance specifically crafted for babies, toddlers and their caregivers, but enjoyed by all family members. Through a narrative structure with sounds, objects and songs, the production captures the imagination of the little ones according to their own developmental milestones.

“Sweet, engaging and joyful performance. My son’s first experience of theatre, both my kids absolutely loved it.” - Mom Ntsiki

21 June @ 9.30am and 11am
Tickets
R180 - Baby & Caregiver (15% VAT incl.)
R90 - extra baby or observer (15% VAT incl.)

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE

Prepare for a musical extravaganza with Steve Graham’s "Back to the 80s" show, which takes the live music experience to a whole new level! Prepare to be captivated by stunning, interactive visuals seamlessly integrated with a dynamic Steve Graham virtual band. This innovative approach creates a truly unique and unforgettable journey through the mega-hits of the golden era of 80s music! Relive the glory days with timeless anthems and mega-hit songs from the 80s of legendary artists like U2, Dire Straits, Bon Jovi, Tears for Fears, CCR, Men at Work, Prince, Pink Floyd, and Robert Palmer. Feel the magic as timeless classics like "With or Without You," "Purple Rain," and "Livin' on a Prayer" come alive on stage. Whether your passion lies in rock, pop, or soul, this meticulously curated lineup promises a night of singing, dancing and nostalgic bliss!

2 July 2025 @ 7.30pm
Tickets R200 - R230 (Incl. 15% VAT)
Duration 150 minutes Including Interval

Four of Cape Town’s top musicians are set to ignite The Drama Factory stage with an exhilarating electric tribute to the world’s longest-running rock ‘n’ roll band and arguably one of the most influential bands of all time … The Rolling Stones! Known for their sold-out performances across the Western Cape, The Gimme Shelter Band, comprised of Jake Gunn, Ruben Gerritz, Jean Marais and Wouter Reyneke, promises an unforgettable night of iconic rock. Following the success of their critically acclaimed unplugged “A Night of Rolling Stones Music”, this powerhouse quartet returns to deliver their second fully electric show. Stones followers can anticipate a high-octane performance of all their beloved anthems, including “Jumpin’ Jack Flash”, “Honky Tonk Woman”, “Satisfaction”, “Paint It Black” , “Wild Horses”, alongside a few lesser-known gems that promise to surprise and delight even the most ardent fans. The musical spectacular “Gimme Shelter Band: A Night of Rolling Stones Music” showcases the exceptional talent and musical synergy of the above-mentioned well-known artists, whose performances have garnered rave reviews from audiences: “Top class performance by top class musicians” “Most enjoyable show. A good mix between the hits and some lesser known songs” “This brought back so many memories of my younger days. Thank you, thank you!”

3 July @ 7.30pm
Tickets R230 - R255 (Incl 15% VAT)
105 Minutes

Prepare to be immersed in the legendary soundscape of Pink Floyd with Steve Graham’s sensational tribute show, filled with electrifying performances, epic visuals and classic hits like you’ve never heard before! Steve Graham’s ground-breaking combination of cutting-edge visuals seamlessly integrated with a dynamic virtual band, creates a must-see spectacle for music enthusiasts of all generations to experience the timeless magic of Pink Floyd, one of the greatest rock bands of all time!
Come and lose yourself in the sonic tapestry of Pink Floyd’s iconic catalogue, featuring electrifying renditions of the band’s timeless masterpieces from the soaring heights of “Comfortably Numb” to the poignant depths of “Wish You Were Here”. Steve Graham delivers a tribute that is as close to the real deal as it gets! Whether you’re a lifelong Floyd devotee or new to the legendary sound, this must-see show, transcends the traditional concert experience and promises to captivate your senses and transport you to another world!

10 July @ 7.30pm
Tickets R200 - R230 (Incl. VAT
Duration 120 Including Interval

Jannie du Toit (sang en kitaar), Marcel Dednam (klavier) en Deryn Dednam (alt-saxofoon) Jannie se gunstelinge uit die Nederlandstalige kleinkuns van die twintigste eeu – van ballades oor die liefde en die lewe tot vrolike pret. Die liedjies sluit die in waarvoor gehore altyd weer vra soos Madeleine en Marieke van Brel asook liedjies van onder andere Jules de Corte en Herman van Veen. Driestemmige harmonieë verleen verdere trefkrag aan die vertoning.
Volgens Jannie is De wals van de liefde van die gevierde Nederlandse sanger, Toon Hermans, een van die mees aangrypende liedjies wat hy nog in sy baie jare op die verhoog gesing het, en daarom is dít die titel-lied van sy splinternuwe program. Die liedjies is hoogtepunte uit die bloeitydperk van die twintigste eeuse Nederlandse kleinkuns wat vir hom ’n oneindige bron van inspirasie bly. Kelly-Lee Ohlson skryf in Die Burger oor hierdie aanbieding by KKNK, April 2025: “De Wals van de Liefde is ’n lieflike musiekteatervertoning wat die gehoor van die begin tot die einde betower het.” Elize Parker (joernalis): “Die sterkste punt van die vertoning is juis die keurige samestelling, 'n fyn versameling wat ’n kykie in menswees gee. Jannie du Toit bly in beheer van die inhoud op ’n meesterlike manier met die Dednam-egpaar wat aan hom ruimte bied om homself as kunstenaar en mens uit te leef.”
12 Julie om 3nm
Kaartjies R200 - R220
80 Minute

Die Vyftigers! Kom vier Afrikaans se 100ste verjaarsdag saam met Neil Sandilands, Schalk Joubert, Abel Kraamsaal & Gian Groen. Almal manne wat dié jaar hul 50ste omwenteling om die son vier! Dit kan mos nou net lekker wees.
Hierdie jaar is Afrikaans amptelik 100 jaar oud. Maar weet jy wat nog? Daar’s ’n klomp talentvolle manne wat in 2025 hul eie 50 jaar om die son vier — presies die helfte so oud soos ons geliefde Moedertaal.
En wie is hulle? Neil Sandilands, Schalk Joubert, Gian Groen en Abel Kraamsaal — vier kunstenaars, vier stories, een verhoog. Hulle skryf, speel en leef Afrikaans soos min, en nou is hulle saam op een verhoog vir ’n aand van rou, eerlike musiek en viering. Noem dit ’n bietjie sinmaak van die laaste 100 jaar van taal en die laaste 50 jaar van lewe — alles in een aand, een plek, en in een kragtige, kreatiewe taal: Afrikaans. Die Vyftigers het reeds gehore bekoor tydens die Kalfiefees Bekendstellingsseremonie, en dié opvoering belowe om net so besonders te wees — met melodie, ritme, lag en liriek wat lank ná die laaste noot sal bly hang. Photo Credits: Micha MULLER

13 Julie om 4.00nm
Kaartjies R250 (15% BTW ingesl.)
80 minute

Following success at the Adelaide International Arts Festival in Australia, Fleur du Cap and Best of the Adelaide Fest award winner, Ben Voss, brings his heartfelt comedy Becoming Benno to the Western Cape. In this internationally acclaimed show, Ben is detained by border officials at Sydney Airport due to an issue with his Permanent Residency Visa. Will he be admitted or sent back to South Africa?
Do you know anyone who has considered immigrating? If so then Becoming Benno is for you! With best-selling author John van de Ruit (of Spud fame) as dramaturge Becoming Benno is an absolute gem and not to be missed. Creative Team: Directed by Michael Richard, Written by Ben Voss, Performed by Ben Voss, Dramaturge - John van de Ruit

18 - 21 July
Tickets R180 - R200 (15% VAT Included)
Duration 55 mins in English

ilarious world class comedy ventriloquism from South Africa’s most acclaimed ventriloquist Conrad Koch, with his riotous gang of puppet characters, including the notorious Chester Missing of TV fame, Hilton the ostrich, Mr Dixon, high school teacher, a German mosquito, and more. He’ll even turn an audience member into a talking T. Rex, big teeth and all.
Conrad Koch is South Africa’s double Emmy nominated ventriloquist, and second most famous puppeteer after Elon Musk. His most famous puppet, Chester Missing, of TV and TikTok fame, resents being a puppet and has a lot to say about it. But we are all someone’s puppet in some way aren’t we? Married people, you know what we mean. This hilarious ensemble includes the likes of Hilton, party ostrich, Gunter, recently divorced German mosquito, Mr Dixon, high school teacher who does not like to be manipulated, DJ Hoodie, the puppet who actually DJs, and newcomer to the show, wannabe celebrity chef and real life rat, Gordon Ratsy. Expect a laugh-a-second ride of Muppets-for-big-people comedy, audience interaction and light social commentary, with a monster ending where Conrad turns someone into a terrifyingly funny talking dinosaur. With almost as many puppets as the GNU, but with jokes you can actually rely on, Puppet Power is not to be missed.
“Frenzied hilarity” The List UK, “Brings the roof down” The Independent UK, “Hilarious” Mail & Guardian, “Ventriloquism at its very best” The Star

24 - 25 July 2025
Tickets R180 - R200 (Incl 15% VAT)
80 Minutes

Kamphoer is gegrond op die verhaal van Susan Nell, wat gedurende die Anglo-Boereoorlog in die Winburg-konsentrasiekamp verkrag en vir dood agtergelaat is. Sy oorleef die gruweldaad en bekwaam haarself as sielkundige. Sy reis gedurende die Eerste Wêreldoorlog na ‘n psigiatriese hospital in Engeland waar haar paaie kruis met een van haar verkragters, waar hy as pasiënt aan bomskok lei. Met dié herontmoeting word Susan opnuut gekonfronteer met die die pyn en vernedering van haar verlede. Sandra Prinsloo lewer ‘n kragtoer in hierdie eenvroudrama onder regie van die veelbekroonde, internasionaal gerekende Lara Foot. Die produksie is aangewys as die Beste Nasionale Debuut by die 2019 Vrystaatse Kunstefees terwyl Prinsloo die 2020 kykNET Fiësta-toekenning en die Naledi-teatertoekenning vir Beste spel in ‘n solo-vertoning ontvang het. Die produksie is verder benoem vir Fiësta-, Fleur du Cap-, Aardklop- en Naledi-toekennings. Kamphoer was die topverkoper by verskeie feeste en het landwyd getoer.

Stel- en beligtingsontwerp: Patrick Curtis Klankontwerp, klankbaan en komposisie: Simon Kohler Kostuumontwerp: Mariechen Vosloo en Birrie le Roux Verwerk vir die verhoog deur Cecilia du Toit, Sandra Prinsloo en Lara Foot Verhoogbestuurder: Jeanne Steenkamp/Wicus Louw Vervaardig deur Theatrerocket Photo Credits: Jesse Kramer

31 Julie - 3 Augustus
Kaartjies: R250
Ouderdomsbeperking: geen o/14