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Adam Small 90
Moontlik gemaak deur die Stigting vir Bemagtiging deur Afrikaans (SBA) en aangebied deur die Proscenium Dramakompetisie
Adam Small sou in 2026 sy 90ste verjaardag gevier het en dis ook 10 jaar sedert hy oorlede is. Deur hierdie reeks kort verhoogstukke wil die SBA hierdie ikoon van die Afrikaanse letterkunde eer. Vier skrywers is genader om enige aspek of aanhaling van Adam Small te neem en na aanleiding daarvan ’n nuwe teks te skryf vir jong spelers van die Proscenium Dramakompetisie. Die idee is om Adam Small se werk te herverbeel en op ’n toeganklike manier met moderne gehore in gesprek te tree. Die vier produksies word as twee dubbelvertonings aangebied.
Made possible by the Foundation for Empowerment through Afrikaans (SBA) and presented by the Proscenium Drama Competition
Adam Small would have celebrated his 90th birthday in 2026. It is ten years since his passing in 2016. Through this series of short stage works, the SBA honours this icon of Afrikaans literature. Four writers were invited to take any aspect of or quotation from Adam Small’s work and, in response, create new texts for young performers from the Proscenium Drama Competition. The stage works will present a reimagining of Adam Small’s work that will engage contemporary audiences in an accessible and meaningful way. The four productions are presented as two double bills.
Adam Small 90 – deel 1
Ongekarteerde drome
MET | WITH Jessica Chandler & Jeswaan Boneparte
SKRYWER | WRITER Chester Miggels
REGIE | DIRECTOR Martlie Jordaan
‘Dis hoekom ek dit nie kan geverstaan het nie.’ – Kanna hy kô hystoe
Hierdie aanhaling van Adam Small is ’n kragtige metafoor vir drome wat nie altyd raakgesien of verstaan word nie. Drome laat hulle nie noodwendig maklik in woorde vasvang nie, maar elke droom het sy eie bestaansreg. Ongekarteerde drome delf in die spanningsveld tussen drome en werklikheid en ondersoek temas soos vrees, verwagtinge en identiteit, terwyl dit vra hoe ons onsself definieer wanneer begrip ontbreek.
‘That is why I could never understand it.’ – Kanna hy kô hystoe
This quotation by Adam Small is a powerful metaphor for dreams that are not always seen or understood. Dreams do not necessarily lend themselves easily to words, yet every dream exists within its own reality.Ongekarteerde drome explores the tension between dreams and reality, examining themes such as fear, expectation and identity, while asking how we define ourselves when understanding is absent.
Langs die pad uitsak
MET | WITH Kayle Farmer & Giovanni Cloete
SKRYWER | WRITER Miché van Wyk
REGIE | DIRECTOR Adri-Jo Waterboer
‘… en so het hulle uitgesak langs die pad’ uit ‘Evangeliesasieverslag’ in Kitaar my kruis
Almal is op ’n reis met ’n droom of bestemming voor oë, maar omstandighede buite ons beheer keer soms dat mense daar uitkom. In baie gemeenskappe is dit ’n groot prestasie om matriek te maak – ’n oomblik van trots vir ouers en gemeenskappe, en ’n bewys dat onderrig as ’n kosbare voorreg beskou word. Langs die pad uitsak ondersoek waarom onderrig noodsaaklik is, asook die struikelblokke wat jong mense verhinder om hul skoolloopbaan te voltooi.
‘… and so they fell by the wayside’ from ‘Evangeliesasieverslag’ in Kitaar my kruis
Everyone is on a journey with a dream or destination in mind, yet circumstances beyond our control sometimes prevent us from reaching our destination. In many communities, completing matric is a major achievement – a moment of pride for parents and communities, and a reminder that education is regarded as a precious privilege. Langs die pad uitsak places a spotlight on why education is essential, as well as on the obstacles that prevent young people from completing their schooling.
2 Mei/May 14:15 & 20:15
3 Mei/May 09:30
Afr
30 min
Gratis | Free
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Adam Small 90 – deel 2
Tussen vlugte
MET | WITH Amelie Bestbier & Jayden Pekeur
SKRYWER | WRITER Miandra Hayward
REGIE | DIRECTOR Dean Smith
Kanna: ‘Dit was die ander ek.’
Roeslyn: ‘… en Kanna sy hart was oek maar nie hierso nie.’
In Kanna hy kô hystoe sien ons die nagevolge van Kanna se afwesigheid uit die perspektief van sy familie en gemeenskap. In dié herinterpretasie sit Liam en Jana op die lughawe en wag vir hul vlug. Vanuit albei se perspektief word die tweestryd duidelik: die opwinding vir die moontlikhede versus die gevoel dat hulle die bekende en hulle geliefdes agterlaat. Nes Kanna, kan Liam die skuldgevoel dat hy sy gesin aan hul eie lot oorlaat, nie afskud nie, en Jana sukkel om te identifiseer met haar herkoms terwyl sy ’n ‘ander ek’ oorsee geword het.
Kanna: ‘It was the other self.’
Roeslyn: ‘… and Kanna’s heart wasn’t really here either.’
In Kanna hy kô hystoe we witness the consequences of Kanna’s absence from the perspective of his family and community. In this reinterpretation, Liam and Jana sit at the airport waiting for their flight. From both their viewpoints, the inner conflict becomes clear: the excitement of new possibilities set against the feeling of leaving behind the familiar and the people they love. Like Kanna, Liam cannot shake the guilt of leaving his family to their own fate, while Jana struggles to connect with her origins as she has become an ‘other self’ abroad.
Waar oekal djy belong
MET | WITH Bronwynne Neer & Emma Nelson
SKRYWER | WRITER Hein Poole
REGIE | DIRECTOR Rafiek Mammon
‘To belong. That’s the secret of living. To belong man. Believe me. To belong!’ – Die Krismis van Map Jacobs
Adam Small het indringend geskryf oor die Groepsgebiedewet en die gedwonge skeiding van mense volgens ras. Vandag bestaan hierdie skeidings steeds, maar hulle loop dikwels langs die breuklyn tussen ryk en arm. Waar oekal djy belong ondersoek die spanning en botsings wat ontstaan wanneer twee jongmense uit uiteenlopende woongebiede mekaar se wêrelde binnegaan, terwyl ’n ouer in ’n welaf buurt werk én woon. Die stuk stel vrae oor behoort, verlies en die menslike behoefte aan verbondenheid in ’n steeds verdeelde samelewing.
‘To belong. That’s the secret of living. To belong man. Believe me. To belong!’ – Die Krismis van Map Jacobs
Adam Small wrote powerfully about the Group Areas Act and the forced separation of people along racial lines. Today, these divisions still exist, but they often run along the fault line between rich and poor. Waar oekal djy belong explores the tension and conflict that arise when two young people from vastly different neighbourhoods cross into each other’s worlds, with a parent who works and lives in an affluent area. The play poses questions about belonging, loss and the human need for connection in a society that remains deeply divided.
1 Mei/May 14:15
2 Mei/May 12:45 & 18:45
Afr
30 min
Gratis | Free
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
A Victor Borge Taster
MUSIEK & KOMEDIE | MUSIC & COMEDY
MET | WITH Winand Grundling
REGIE | DIRECTOR Winand Grundling
VERVAARDIGER | PRODUCER Erns Grundling
Die gevierde orrelis Winand Grundling is ook ’n virtuose pianis met ’n besondere aanvoeling vir komedie. Hy het inspirasie gevind in die legendariese Victor Borge (1909–2000), die Deens-Amerikaanse komediant en pianis, vir ’n huldeblyk wat Borge se werk op ’n toeganklike en sprankelende manier aan ons feesgangers bekendstel. Borge se speelse, vermaaklike styl, saam met sy foutlose tegniek, kry nuwe lewe in ’n konsert wat beloof om gehore te laat skaterlag én tot nadenke te stem.
The celebrated organist Winand Grundling is also a virtuoso pianist with a special flair for comedy. He found inspiration in the legendary Victor Borge (1909–2000), the Danish-American comedian and pianist, for a tribute that introduces Borge’s work to our festivalgoers in an accessible and sparkling way. Borge’s playful, entertaining style, combined with his flawless technique, is brought to new life in a concert that promises to have audiences laughing out loud and reflecting in equal measure.
1 Mei/May 15:00
3 Mei/May 19:30
Afr, Eng
30 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre
Baggage
TEATER | THEATRE
MET | WITH Jurgen Mc Ewan & Aviwe Ngabom
TEKS & REGIE | WRITER & DIRECTOR Dean Balie
Wamkelekile, welcome en welkom by I.S Sues Internasionale Lughawe. Twee bagasiehanteerders sorg dat elke tas sy eienaar betyds bereik – maar wat van die een tas wat niemand kom afhaal nie? In hierdie skerp, vinnige sketskomedie word Suid-Afrikaners se sosiale kwessies, oorgeërfde trauma en onverwerkte pyn uitgepak. Gelukkig is daar darem nog dienslewering … en sarkasme. Ns. Handig asseblief jou bagasie by die toonbank in.
Wamkelekile, welcome and welkom to I.S Sues International Airport. Two baggage handlers make sure every suitcase reaches its owner on time – but what about the one bag no one comes to collect? In this sharp, fast-paced sketch comedy, South Africa’s social issues, inherited trauma and unresolved pain are unpacked. Thankfully, there is still service delivery … and sarcasm. P.S. Please check your baggage at the desk.
29 April 15:45
30 April 12:45
2 Mei/May 11:15
Afr, Eng, Xhosa
30 min
Geen o. 16 T
No u. 16 L
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Eenmanstuk
TEATER | THEATRE
Ondersteun deur | Supported by Het Jan Marais Nationale Fonds
MET | WITH De Klerk Oelofse
REGISSEUR | DIRECTOR Wolf Britz
’n Leë verhoog. ’n Werklose akteur. ’n Versameling eenbedrywe. ’n Mimiekspel. ’n Pantomime. ’n Strokiesprent. ’n Eenmanstuk. Jou verbeelding is die verfdoek!
An empty stage. An unemployed actor. A collection of one-act plays. A mime performance. A pantomime. A comic strip. A one-man show. Your imagination is the canvas.
1 Mei/May 11:15
3 Mei/May 11:00 & 14:15
Afr
30 min
Geen o. 16 T
No u. 16 L
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Encore
DANS & MUSIEK | DANCE & MUSIC
MET | WITH Waterfront Teaterskool-geselskap | Waterfront Theatre School cast
VERVAARDIGER | PRODUCER Waterfront Theatre School
Betree ’n wêreld binne waar die verhoog met skitterende ligte, musiek en toneelspel tot lewe kom – welkom by die skouspelagtige aanbieding van die Waterfront Theatre School. Kom beleef die veelsydigheid van ons jong kunstenaars wat speel, sing en dans deur ’n warrelwind van onvergeetlike Broadway-treffers. Van stygende vokale tot energiebelaaide choreografie – elke oomblik bruis van passie, presisie en teaterflair.
Welcome to a spectacular showcase by the Waterfront Theatre School. Step into a world where the stage comes alive with dazzling lights, music and performance. Experience the versatility of our young artists as they act, sing and dance through a whirlwind of unforgettable Broadway hits. From soaring vocals to high-energy choreography, every moment brims with passion, precision and theatrical flair.
29 April 16:30
1 Mei/May 13:30
Eng
30 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre
Flip-flop
KOMEDIE | COMEDY
MET | WITH Deon Lotz & Gary Naidoo
TEKS & REGIE | WRITER & DIRECTOR Rafiek Mammon
Hoeveel keer berei jy vir dae aaneen voor vir jou oudisie? Hoeveel keer maak jy jou naam sleg voor ’n casting director wat net skree ‘next!’? Hoeveel keer sing jy tot die aartjies op jou voorkop wil bars? Net om te hoor dat iemand jonger, fikser en met witter tande die rol gekry het? Twee akteurs deel hul stories: die highs, die lows van wat agter die skerms aangaan en hoe hard jy moet werk vir ten minste ’n call-back om óf die wolf te speel in ’n herverbeelde weergawe van Rooikappie, óf die featured ekstra in ’n Vin Diesel-fliek.
How often do you prepare for days for an audition? How often do you tarnish your name before a casting director who simply shouts ‘next!’? How many times do you sing until the veins on your forehead feel like they might burst, only to hear that someone younger, fitter and with whiter teeth got the role? Two actors share their stories – the highs and the lows of what really happens behind the scenes, and just how hard you have to work for just a call-back, irrespective of whether it’s to play the wolf in a reimagined version of Little Red Riding Hood or to be a featured extra in a Vin Diesel film.
30 April 14:15
1 Mei/May 17:15 & 20:15
Afr, Eng
30 min
Geen o. 13 T
No u. 13 L
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Jakobregop
’N SATERSPEL | A SATYR PLAY
MET | WITH Dean Balie, Marcel Meyer & Anzio September
SKRYWER | WRITER Hennie Aucamp
REGIE | DIRECTOR Fred Abrahamse
ONTWERP | DESIGN Marcel Meyer & Fred Abrahamse
VERVAARDIGERS | PRODUCERS Abrahamse & Meyer Productions,
in samewerking met | in collaboration with Suidoosterfees
In hierdie wêreldpremière van Hennie Aucamp se heerlik ondeunde, skaterlag-saterspel sit twee verouderende ‘boesemvyande’, Beulah en Freda, skielik met ’n asemrowende jong Adonis op die voorstoep – en voor iemand kan keer, is die jakkals los in die hoenderhok. Hierdie slegs-vir-volwassenes komedie van stoute maniere wys dat die hart (en ander ledemate) nie sommer aftree nie, en dat ’n mens nooit té grys is vir nóg een laaste rol in die hooi nie.
In this world première of Hennie Aucamp’s delightfully mischievous, laugh-out-loud satyr play, two ageing ‘frenemies’, Beulah and Freda, find a breathtaking young Adonis suddenly on their doorstep – and before long, the proverbial fox is loose in the chicken coop. This adults-only comedy of bad manners proves that the heart (and certain other body parts) refuse to retire quietly, and that one is never too old for one last roll in the hay.
29 April 21:00
30 April 19:00 & 21:00
Afr
30 min
Geen o. 18 N
No u. 18 N
R100
Arena Teater | Arena Theatre
Karamonkie
KABARET | CABARET
MET | WITH Bianca Flanders
REGIE | DIRECTOR Jemma Kahn
Hierdie heerlike nuwe kabaret is soos ’n watertand-smulbord vol teater-happies. Dis speels, uitdagend en verbuig grense tussen genres. Met ’n ryk aanbod van kontemporêre Suid-Afrikaanse skryfwerk, skerp humor, visuele sprankel en kamishibai (tradisionele papierteater), gaan dié produksie harte verower. Feesgangers word uitgenooi vir ’n vars, vindingryke en onweerstaanbaar plesierige ervaring op die Suidoosterfees-verhoog.
This delightful new cabaret is like a mouth-watering smorgasbord of theatrical bites. Playful, provocative and genre-bending, the production offers a rich feast of contemporary South African writing, sharp humour, visual sparkle and kamishibai (traditional paper theatre). It’s set to win hearts, inviting festivalgoers to enjoy a fresh, inventive and irresistibly pleasurable experience on the Suidoosterfees stage.
29 April 20:15
30 April 11:00
3 Mei/May 18:45
Eng
30 min
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
’n Seun na my hart
DRAMA
MET | WITH Michele Burgers, Ben Albertyn & Ira Blanckenberg
TEKS | SCRIPT Ingrid Jonker
REGIE | DIRECTOR Marí Borstlap
Twee vriendinne, Anna en Maria, maak gereed vir die jaarlikse ‘besoek’ van Anna se ontslape seun Simon. Simon se opwagting laat dit egter duidelik word dat Anna se mymeringe oor haar seun nie vertrou kan word nie … Ingrid Jonker se enigste toneelstuk is ’n drama vol misterie en angs wat 50 jaar later steeds boei.
Two friends, Anna and Maria, prepare for the annual ‘visit’ from Anna’s late son, Simon. When Simon arrives, it becomes clear that Anna’s ruminations about her son cannot be trusted … Ingrid Jonker’s only play is a drama steeped in mystery and unease that still captivates audiences 50 years later.
29 April 14:15
30 April 09:30
3 Mei/May 12:45
Afr
30 min
Geen o. 10 T
No u. 10 L
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Net ’n bietjie liefde
MUSIEK | MUSIC
MET | WITH André Schwartz & J.J. Petersen
Hennie Aucamp het diep vriendskappe in die teaterbedryf gesmee. As 18-jarige het André Schwartz die gevierde skrywer ontmoet, waarna Aucamp hom aan die musiek van Jacques Brel bekendgestel het. Hierdie vertoning vier André se vriendskappe met bekende kunstenaars en fokus primêr op die musiek wat deur die invloed van mentors ontdek is.
Hennie Aucamp forged deep friendships in the world of theatre. At 18, André Schwartz met the celebrated writer, who then introduced him to the music of Jacques Brel. This production celebrates André’s friendships with renowned artists and focuses primarily on the music discovered through the influence of his mentors.
30 April 18:45
1 Mei/May 18:45
Afr
30 min
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Opera Trios: love triangles, trysts and intrigue
OPERA
MET | WITH Lisa Engelbrecht (klavier | piano), Mia-Lana Hough (sopraan | soprano), Lilitha Nkuku (mezzo-sopraan | mezzo-soprano) & Themba Mdlalose (bariton | baritone)
PRODUKSIEHUIS | PRODUCTION HOUSE Opera UCT
Drie van Opera UCT se beste jong stemme, begelei deur die vokale afrigter en répétiteur dr. Lisa Engelbrecht, nooi jou op ’n sprankelende reis deur van die mees geliefde opera-trio’s. Van die elegansie van Händel en die spitsvondigheid van Mozart tot die flair van Rossini en die bekoring van Strauss, bied hierdie heerlike konsert uitnemende trio’s uit operagunstelinge soos Alcina, Così fan tutte, Die huwelik van Figaro, Die barbier van Seville en Die Fledermaus. Jy kan uitsien na vokale vuurwerke, ’n speelse aanslag en oomblikke van liriese skoonheid.
Three of Opera UCT’s finest young voices, accompanied by renowned vocal coach and répétiteur Dr. Lisa Engelbrecht, invite you on a sparkling operatic journey through some of the most beloved trios. From the elegance of Händel and the wit of Mozart to the flair of Rossini and the charm of Strauss, this delightful concert showcases exquisite trios from operatic favourites such as Alcina, Così fan tutte, The Marriage of Figaro, The Barber of Seville and Die Fledermaus. Expect vocal fireworks, playful chemistry and moments of sheer lyrical beauty.
30 April 16:30
2 Mei/May 15:00
Eng, Italiaans, Duits
Eng, Italian, German
30 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre
Op reis in 30 minute
MUSIEK | MUSIC
MET | WITH Luna Paige
Luna Paige deel die inspirasie agter haar nuutste musiek. Sy sing liedjies wat ontstaan het uit 13 dae se stap langs die Spaanse Camino en twee maande se reis deur die Mediterreense streke – ’n lewensveranderende ervaring wat tot diep insigte gelei het. In hierdie intieme aanbieding verken Luna ruimtes waar beweging, innerlike stilte, selfliefde en aanvaarding in harmonie saamvloei. Sy sing oor die ervarings wat alle reisigers op hierdie wonderbaarlike planeet deel. Kom reis vir 30 minute saam.
Luna Paige shares the inspiration behind her latest music. She performs songs born from 13 days of walking along the Spanish Camino and two months of travel through the Mediterranean regions – a life-changing experience that led to deep insights. In this intimate presentation, Luna explores spaces where movement, inner stillness, self-love and acceptance flow in harmony. She sings about the shared experiences that connect all travellers on this remarkable planet. Share her journey for 30 minutes.
2 Mei/May 17:15
3 Mei/May 15:45
Afr
30 min
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Ouma slaan ’n ses hemel toe
TEATER | THEATRE
Ondersteun deur | Supported by Het Jan Marais Nationale Fonds
MET | WITH Veronique Jephtas
TEKS | WRITER Veronique Jephtas
REGIE | DIRECTOR Lee-Ann van Rooi
VERHOOGBESTUUR | STAGE MANAGER Cole Wessels
Ouma slaan ’n ses hemel toe is ’n poëtiese rouklag oor ’n miskraam, vrugbaarheid, geloof en verlies. Deur metafore van getalle, politiek, familie en kos word skuld, liefde en wat kon wees onder die soeklig geplaas. Dit is ’n intieme gesprek met God oor ouerskap en die liggaam waar rou, reis en verbeelding mekaar vashou.
Ouma slaan ’n ses hemel toe is a poetic lament of grief about miscarriage, fertility, faith and loss. Through metaphors drawn from numbers, politics, family and food, the work brings guilt, love and what might have been into clear focus. It is an intimate conversation with God about parenthood and the body, where mourning, journey and imagination hold one another.
29 April 17:15
30 April 15:45 & 20:15
Kaaps
30 min
Geen o. 13 T
No u. 13 L
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Pick a Struggle
KOMEDIE | COMEDY
MET | WITH Zach Esau & Roland du Preez
TEKS | SCRIPT Zach Esau & Roland du Preez
Die komedie-duo Zach Esau en Roland du Preez bring skerp skaterlag-humor wat die snaakse kant van die stryd wat hedendaagse minderhede beleef, belig. In Pick a Struggle put hulle uit hul eie ervarings as ’n persoon van kleur en ’n moffie. Hulle kombineer vlymskerp pittighede met kwesbaarheid en ondeundheid wat kulmineer in slim waarnemings, onverwagse teerheid en komedie wat jou gaan oorrompel.
Comedy duo Zach Esau and Roland du Preez deliver sharp, laugh-out-loud humour that finds the funny in the very real struggles of modern-day minorities. In Pick a Struggle, they mine their lived experiences as a person of colour and a moffie, blending wit, vulnerability and irreverence. Expect clever observations, unexpected tenderness and comedy that will leave you both moved and in stitches.
29 April 18:45
3 Mei/May 20:15
Eng
30 min
Geen o. 13 T
No u. 13 L
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Sands of Time
DANS | DANCE
MET | WITH Jacqui Pells-Balletskoolgeselskap | Jacqui Pells Ballet School cast
REGIE | DIRECTORS Jacqui Pells & Tracey Aaron
VERVAARDIGER | PRODUCER Jacqui Pells Balletskool – Apex-program | Jacqui Pells School of Ballet – Apex Programme
‘Soos sand deur ’n uurglas, is die verloop van tyd tegelyk vas en verganklik.’
‘Like sand through the hourglass, the passage of time is both fixed and ephemeral.’
29 April 18:00
1 Mei/May 18:00
Eng
30 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre
Sbo Ndaba’s Bolero
DANS | DANCE
CHOREOGRAFIE | CHOREOGRAPHER Sbonakaliso Ndaba
MUSIEK | MUSIC Ravel – Bolero
DANSERS | DANCERS Akhona Mpoza, Asemahle Dayimani, Bartholomew Pietersen, Clayton Janicke, Davidene Diamond, Inam Dyonasi, Lathitha Numgco, Litha Makanda, Lusindiso Dibela, Sanezo (Xola) Tyuka, Sinalo Vakala, Sinazo Mxeli, Sonwabile Mhlonyane, Vuyolwethu Mdluli & Wanie Johannes
SboNdaba Dance, bekend vir hul asemrowende versmelting van kontemporêre dans en Afrika-ritmes, steek elke ruimte waarin hulle optree aan die brand. Kom verwonder jou aan liggame wat deur die lug sweef, spronge wat swaartekrag uitdaag en die polsing van onstuitbare energie. Dié geselskap wat deur Sbonakaliso ‘Sbo’ Ndaba gestig is, is oral bemind vir hul emosioneel gelade en fisiek aanskoulike werke, deurdrenk met ritmes van ons kontinent en tipiese township-flair. Dit is dans wat jou raak – hart, liggaam en siel.
SboNdaba Dance, renowned for their breathtaking fusion of contemporary dance and African rhythms, ignite every space they perform in. Marvel at bodies soaring through the air, gravity-defying leaps and the pulse of unstoppable energy. Founded by Sbonakaliso “Sbo” Ndaba, the company is widely celebrated for its emotionally charged, visually striking works, infused with the rhythms of our continent and unmistakable township flair. This is dance that moves you – heart, body and soul.
29 April 15:00
1 Mei/May 12:00
Eng
30 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre
Songs van die hart
MUSIEK | MUSIC
MET | WITH Jodi Jantjies, Karen Petersen & Melvin Williams (klavier | piano)
MUSIEKREGISSEUR | MUSICAL DIRECTOR Melvin Williams
Jodi Jantjies en Karen Petersen bring ’n intieme, energieke musiekvertoning wat uithouvermoë, geloof en ons Kaapse erfenis vier, asook die moed om jou regmatige plek in die samelewing in te neem. Met eerlike stories en liedjies reg uit die hart, skep hierdie duo ’n storiegedrewe ervaring wat feesgangers diep gaan raak en temas van hoop, vasbyt en selfskepping laat weerklink.
Jodi Jantjies and Karen Petersen present an intimate, energetic music performance that celebrates resilience, faith and our Cape heritage, as well as the courage to claim your rightful place in society. Through honest stories and songs straight from the heart, this duo creates a story-driven experience that deeply resonates with festivalgoers, echoing themes of hope, perseverance and self-creation.
2 Mei/May 15:45
3 Mei/May 17:15
Afr, Eng
25 min
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Stadskoor, -Choir, -iKwayara sing Diva-pop
MUSIEK | MUSIC
MET | WITH Manila von Teez & Stadskoor, -Choir, -iKwayara
Stadskoor, -Choir, -iKwayara se splinternuwe produksie bring hulde aan die grootste pop-divas van ons tyd. In hierdie unieke koorervaring word ikoniese liedjies herverbeel met ryk harmonieë, energieke vertolkings en ’n vars, moderne klank wat die emosies opklits. Die skitterende drag queen Manila von Teez gee ekstra flair, humor, styl, glans én sprankel aan die konsert. Saam vier hulle stemkrag, identiteit en selfvertroue in ’n produksie wat gehore gaan verras, ontroer en laat saamsing van begin tot einde – ’n ware fees vir ore én oë.
The brand-new production by Stadskoor, -Choir, -iKwayara pays tribute to the greatest pop divas of our time. In this unique choral experience, iconic songs are reimagined with rich harmonies, energetic performances and a fresh, modern sound that stirs the emotions. The dazzling drag queen Manila von Teez adds extra flair, humour, style, glamour and sparkle to the concert. Together they celebrate vocal power, identity and self-confidence in a production that will surprise, move and have audiences singing along from start to finish – a true feast for the ears and the eyes.
2 Mei/May 13:30 & 16:30
3 Mei/May 13:30
Afr, Eng
25 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre
The Magic of Musicals: From Good to Great
MUSIEK | MUSIC
MET | WITH Northlink Kollege-studente | Northlink College students
REGIE | DIRECTOR Mary-Jane Zimri
MUSIEKREGISSEUR | MUSICAL DIRECTOR Brandon Cassels
’n Op-en-wakker revue wat die impak van musiekblyspele in film en teater vier – en hoe stories en liedjies ons inspireer om te droom, te groei en te triomfeer. Aangebied deur die dinamiese studente van Northlink Kollege, neem hierdie energieke produksie gehore op ’n vreugdevolle reis van onskuld en groot drome. Met skouspelagtige nommers, kleurvolle choreografie en hartroerende vertolkings herinner The Magic of Musicals ons hoe ver ons kan gaan wanneer passie en deursettingsvermoë saamspeel. Suiwer feesgenot van begin tot einde!
A vibrant, feel-good revue that celebrates the power of musicals in film and theatre – and the way stories and songs inspire us to dream, grow and triumph. Staged by the dynamic students of Northlink College, this high-energy production takes audiences on a joyful journey from innocence to big dreams. With show-stopping numbers, colourful choreography and heartfelt performances, the production reminds us how far we can go when passion meets perseverance. Pure festival magic from start to finish!
30 April 18:00
3 Mei/May 16:30
Eng
30 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre
The Tramp (Bite-sized)
MINI-MUSIEKBLYSPEL | MINI-MUSICAL
MET | WITH Daniel Anderson & Paul Ferreira (klavier | piano)
TEKS & REGIE | WRITER & DIRECTOR Amanda Bothma
VERVAARDIGER | PRODUCER Wêla Kapela
Hy is ’n heer, ’n digter, ’n dromer – ’n eensame siel wat aanhou hoop op avontuur en romanse. Hy flous jou maklik om te glo hy is ’n wetenskaplike, ’n musikant, ’n hertog of selfs ’n polospeler. Wêla Kapela, die span agter die veelbekroonde Vincent, bied ’n 20-minuut voorsmakie van hul nuutste musiekblyspel The Tramp aan: die verhaal van Charlie Chaplin deur die oë van sy geliefde alter ego. Maak jou reg vir skandale, sappige skinderstories en ’n hofsaak wat soos ’n sirkus verloop. Hoe het die beroemdste man in die wêreld ’n uitgeworpene in sy nuwe land geword?
He’s a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer – a lonely soul forever hopeful of romance and adventure. He might convince you he’s a scientist, a musician, a duke or even a polo player. From the team behind the multi-award-winning Vincent, Wêla Kapela presents a 20-minute taste of their newest musical, The Tramp – the story of Charlie Chaplin told through the eyes of his beloved alter ego. Expect scandal, gossip and a court case that unfolds like a circus. How did the most famous man in the world become a pariah in his adopted country?
30 April 17:15
1 Mei/May 12:45 & 15:45
Eng
20 min
Geen o. 16 T
No u. 16 L
R50
ATKV Repteater | ATKV Rep Theatre
Unmute
DANS | DANCE
MET | WITH Unmute-dansers | Unmute dancers
CHOREOGRAAF | CHOREOGRAPHER Andile Vellem
Unmute is ’n kontemporêre dansstuk, gechoreografeer deur Andile Vellem, wat inspirasie put uit sy eie ervaring as ’n dowe danser. Andile gebruik Suid-Afrikaanse Gebaretaal as primêre bewegingstaal. Deur dansers met uiteenlopende vermoëns byeen te bring, daag die werk konvensionele idees oor kommunikasie, uitdrukking en inklusiwiteit uit. Dit vergestalt ’n sterk visie van samewerking en integrasie deur dans.
Unmute is a contemporary dance work choreographed by Andile Vellem, drawing on his lived experience as a deaf dancer and using South African Sign Language as its primary movement language. Bringing together performers of mixed abilities, the work challenges conventional ideas of communication, expression, and inclusion, offering a powerful vision of collaboration and integration through dance.
1 Mei/May 16:30
2 Mei/May 18:00
Gebaretaal
Sign Language
30 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre
Verweef
MUSIEK | MUSIC
MET | WITH Corneil Müller
’n Intieme, sielsroerende musiekervaring waarin sanger en tjellis Corneil Müller stem, tjello en klavier saamsnoer tot ’n fyn verweefde klankwêreld. In hierdie poëtiese musikale gesprek verken hy die blywende krag van betekenisvolle teks en melodie, en hoe woorde en musiek saam emosies verdiep en herinneringe laat herleef. Met eerlikheid en warmte bied Corneil ’n nostalgiese blik op dit wat was, dit wat is en dit wat nog op pad is.
An intimate, soul-stirring music experience in which singer and cellist Corneil Müller weaves voice, cello and piano into a delicately interlaced tapestry of sound. In this poetic musical conversation, he explores the enduring power of meaningful text and melody, and the way in which words and music together deepen emotion and revive memories. With honesty and warmth, Corneil invites us into a nostalgic contemplation of the past, the present and the unfolding future.
3 Mei/May 15:00 & 18:00
Afr, Eng
30 min
R50
Johann Brink Teater | Johann Brink Theatre