1 September 2025
South African theatre icon, satirist and social activist Pieter-Dirk Uys turns 80 on 28 September 2025. To mark this milestone, Artscape Theatre, in partnership with the Suidoosterfees arts festival, will present a double bill of his work this September.
The celebrations are supported by the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany, Cape Town. From 10 to 20 September 2025, audiences can enjoy No Space on Long Street, directed by Basil Appollis and starring Terence Bridgett. This will be followed by African Times, directed by Thoko Ntshinga and starring Nosiphiwo Ndabeni, Olwethu Qavile, Busisiwe Mrubata and Sunny Yoon, running from 17 to 20 September.
In these short videos by Gys Loubser, Pieter-Dirk Uys reflects on his illustrious career, sharing memories and hard-won wisdoms.
