Upcoming Performances
-
Call me a DIVA
Call Me A Diva is a sparkling celebration of the women who shaped music history. Think glittering gowns, big hair, and powerhouse vocals. Back from a sold out run at the National Arts Festival, this show has three exceptional performers – Emma Amber, Taylyn Miller, and Anja Taljaard and one charming emcee - Ethan Saunders bring their extensive experience in both musical theatre and solo performance to the stage in a thrilling cabaret-style journey through the divas of the last century. From the soul-stirring power of Aretha Franklin to the country charm of Dolly Parton, the timeless ballads of Celine Dion, the pop brilliance of Shania Twain, the unmatched voice of Whitney Houston, and more – this show pays tribute to the icons we know and love. Audiences can expect exquisite three-part harmonies, dazzling solo numbers, heartfelt moments that move you to tears, and bold, high-energy performances enhanced with choreography. Along the way, the divas share stories, history, and humour, making for an experience that is as informative as it is entertaining. Call Me A Diva is more than just a concert – it’s a glittering, emotional, and joyful journey through the legacy of music’s most unforgettable women."They don’t just sing each song. They perform them with all the emotion, power and sass of true divas. Call Me A Diva is feel-good entertainment at it’s finest. Bravo Origen Productions." - The Daily Dispatch
11 & 12 September
Tickets R235 - R270
80 Minutes in Duration -
From Memphis to Las Vegas: Elvis Presley Tribute
James Marais and Monique Cassells back with their popular “From Memphis to Las Vegas: Elvis Presley Tribute”. It has been 49 years since Elvis passed away on 16 August 1977, and his music is still as popular as ever. James and Monique’s tribute covers many of the King of Rock ‘n Roll’s greatest hits from all three decades of his career, namely the 1950s, when Elvis became an international rock ‘n roll star, the movie years of the 1960s, and the glitzy 1970s, when Elvis reigned supreme in Las Vegas. The show is a mini-theatrical experience, featuring the dynamic vocal and visual performances of James and Monique, alternating as a duo and individual performers, who also do multiple costume changes throughout.
13 September @ 4.00pm
Duration 120 Minutes
Tickets R200 - R220
Groups of 4 or more - R180 Whatsapp 0732152290 to book Groups -
Damsel In Distress
Amanda Bothma’s Damsel in Distress tells the story of Griselda a librarian who has not left the building in a very long time and has traded life for the safer world of fiction. Griselda travels through the world of books, until handsome Edward Pamment begins frequenting the library. He awakens a curiosity about the world Through popular songs like I Love Paris, Mein Herr, and You Don’t Own Me, the music sweeps audiences from Griselda’s imaginary world of travel to the deep corners of a dark and haunted past. Damsel in Distress promises an exciting journey of hope, heart, courage and survival. Starring acclaimed actress Kiruna-Lind Devar (Roxie Hart in Chicago, Sophie in Mamma Mia!) in her first solo cabaret, and distinguished pianist Samatha Riedel. Multi-award winning cabaret artist Daniel Anderson makes his directing debut.
18 September @ 7.30pm
19 September @ 3.00pm
Tickets R220
Duration 75 minutes
Warning: Themes of femicide and GBV -
HOTEL CALIFORNIA : The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
Back By Popular Demand! Hotel California: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute is a tribute to one of the greatest selling rock bands of all time This tribute Is a celebration of 20 years of Eagles magic. This six-piece band will take you back to hits like, Hotel California, Dirty Laundry, Tequila Sunrise, and The Boys of summer. With Ant, Simon and Francois on vocals, guitar and percussion, and Greg, Simon and Malcolm on rhythm, keyboards and drums, this ensemble is guaranteed to rock you in ALL the Right places.
2 & 3 October @ 7.30
Tickets R350
80 Minutes -
Rocksteady's Woodstock & Beyond - 1965 to 1975
"Woodstock and Beyond" blends the folk, storytelling, psychedelic rock of the 60s, as it morphed into the classic rock of the 70s. Featuring songs from Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Rare Earth, Golden Earring, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Credence Clearwater Revival, Free, Bad Company, Cream, Carole King, and more! This show promises all the same excitement and fun RockSteady are known for. So join us for a night steeped in nostalgia - you will sing, and you will dance, as you are transported back to a time of peace, love, and hope.
“…It’s obvious they love what they do. You can hear it in every note, see it in every grin, feel it in the way the room shifts when they start playing. That joy is contagious…” - Jenna-Lee
4 October @4.00pm
Tickets R220 - R250
Duration 120 minutes -
Conrad Koch's CHESTER'S GOT TALENT
CAPE TOWN! Chester Missing and ventriloquist Conrad Koch battle it out in a roller coaster ride of ridiculousness, starring a host of hilariously deranged dummies. This brand new hour of comedy is a LIVE talent show for puppets (and not the political kind) where YOU, the audience, get to be the judges. Conrad’s problem is puppets don’t listen, so who will save the show? Directed by Christon Davids
“Hilarious” Mail & Guardian “Fiercely intelligent… Frenzied Hilarity” The List UK
Catch this double International EMMY nominated comedian and Africa’s most acclaimed ventriloquist and his main puppet character, Chester Missing, who is a celebrity in South Africa in his own right.9 & 10 October 2026
Tickets R200
Duration 80 minutes -
Sunday Salon - Proudly South African
Sunday Salon – Proudly South African celebrates the richness, diversity, and artistry of South Africa through an afternoon of exceptional live music. This thoughtfully curated programme explores the meeting point between South African talent and the great classical traditions that have shaped the world of music. The afternoon opens with a solo piano recital by Lucas Marques, a classical pianist in training at the University of Cape Town’s South African College of Music, where he studies under Dr Esthea Kruger, Head of Piano. The second act introduces the Nebula Trio, a Cape Town-based ensemble, Louisa Theart (flute), Férrol-Jon Davids (clarinet) and Jana Smit (viola) Bringing together three full-time members of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, each with an active career performing in concert halls and at festivals throughout South Africa. Known for their curiosity and love of exploring new sounds and textures, the Nebula Trio creates a distinctive musical dialogue between three very different instruments. Sunday Salon – Proudly South African is a celebration of musical excellence. Elegant, intimate and proudly rooted in the South African performing arts landscape, the afternoon invites audiences to come together and celebrate the extraordinary talent found on our own doorstep.
11 October @4.00pm
Tickets R200 - R250
90 Minutes -
Jussie Sussie - Aletta Francina
Aletta het na ’n ander provinsie toe getrek en Jussie Sussie – die lewe het sommer baie verander sedert haar vorige show, Effens Anders. Hierdie girl lewe kliphard en doen deesdae enige iets vir die plot. Bederf jouself met ’n kaartjie en kom kekkel saam oor al haar nuwe ervarings en absurde observasies!
15 Oktober @ 7.30pm
Kaartjies R220
65 minute -
Shadows of the Subconscious - Bryan Miles
What lies in the shadows of our subconscious mind? Mentalist Bryan Miles has spent thirty years finding out, and this October he brings his answer to The Drama Factory for the first time. In Shadows of the Subconscious, the games that shaped his childhood, Lego, UNO cards, and a Rubik's Cube, become tools for revealing how we really read each other. The show climaxes in an ambitious interactive stunt Miles has never attempted before, built on timing alone, with every person in the room playing a part. Two performances only: 12 & 13 September, 3pm. Further Info: Audiences who've seen Miles perform don't forget it:
"This is not normal." - Marc Lottering, Comedian "You just sent a shiver down my spine!" - Graeme Richards, SABC 3 TV presenter "Bryan Miles is amazing!" - Jack Parow, Musician "How'd you do that?" - Katlego Maboe, TV Presenter "Absolute genius."- Leigh-Anne Williams, Radio Presenter "You've seen the Mentalist TV Show, now meet the real thing!" - Independent Newspapers "A Master of the Mind!" - Cape Argus
17 & 18 October
Tickets
R220 (Incl 15% VAT)
R190 (groups of four or more contact us)
60 Minutes -
Stuck In Dubai - Dalin Oliver
South African comedian Dalin Oliver brings his brand‑new stand‑up comedy show, Stuck in Dubai. Inspired by a four‑day layover that spiralled into cancelled flights, live missiles and an unexpected race across the world to reach Australia for performances, Dalin delivers explosive laughter and adrenaline‑fuelled storytelling in this unbelievable true tale. Get ready for a night of brilliant comedy and shared laughter with South Africa’s favourite “official unofficial international news correspondent”.
It’s a wild, true story born from an experience no traveller wants. His social media updates gained traction and Dalin unexpectedly became the “official, unofficial international news correspondent for South Africa,” earning both local and international media coverage. In classic South African style, he transformed a traumatic moment into comedy gold, finding laughter, love and lekkerness in his posts, receiving the same in return from his fellow South Africans at home and abroad.24 October @7.30pm
Tickets R200 (Incl. 15% VAT)
Duration 70 minutes -
Alma Naidu
Award-winning German singer, pianist and composer Alma Naidu blends contemporary jazz with singer-songwriter and pop influences. Her self-produced second album REDEFINE reached No. 3 on the German Jazz Charts, following her Top 10 debut album Alma. She has toured internationally, with performances across Europe as well as in Brazil, India, Japan, Nepal and Mongolia. On her South Africa tour, Alma Naidu presents her music in a trio setting, shaped by multi-part backing vocals, outstanding solo moments and dynamic interplay. The program features songs from both of Naidu's albums alongside new compositions.
Alma Naidu is an award-winning singer and composer from Munich. The Süddeutsche Zeitung describes her as “one of the most promising singers on the German scene”, while Jazzthing magazine praises her “delicately elegiac, beautifully clear, and absolutely pitch-perfect voice”. Alma Naidu has been honored with awards such as the BMW Welt Young Artist Jazz Award, the Kurt Maas Jazz Award, and the Bavarian Art Promotion Prize.
23 November @7.30pm
Tickets R275
Duration 90 minutes - no interval
Looking for fun activities to do in and around Cape Town? Come to the Drama Factory - Somerset West’s best venue for comedy, music, magic and theatre shows!
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.
Load shedding proof
Liquor license
Secure Parking
Latest News
-
Interviews with Helderberg FM & Venture Workspace
Catch our regular interview slot on Helderberg FM proudly brought to you by Venture Workspace every Wednesday at 17.40 -
Ms. B-Haved On Tour
Ms. B-Haved is going on tour!!!!
Sandton On The Square - https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/ms-b-haved/2026-09-15/
Woordfees-
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/380026-ms-b-haved/?preview=t#/ -
Whatsapp Channel
Want to get updates on Whatsapp? Please follow this link to join our public channel to keep up to date with what is coming up at The Drama Factory.
-
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
-
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.
-
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
Email: Christine Reichenbach chris@theviews.co.za
Contact Us
-
The Drama Factory
10 Comprop Sq, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park
Strand, Western Cape, South Africa
-
073 215 2290
info@thedramafactory.co.za

