Actress, starring Talia Kodesh, directed by Daniel Geddes and produced by Collett Dawson, is a musical dramedy, the story of a woman trying to define (and succeed in) her different roles – actress, wife, mother, daughter, teacher, and more – while juggling the complexities of all of those responsibilities. The show features eight original songs by Bruce Dennill.

The story takes place in New York and South Africa, following Actress on her journey through stress and success, anger and auditions, triumph and tears, dance and delirium and, perhaps, the possibility of peace. There is also assistance and emotional support from an unexpected source…

It’s a tale that anyone who has ever had to adjust to new expectations – their own or someone else’s – will relate to. Plus showtunes! Pack your dancing shoes, your Theraband, your passport and your tissues.

STUDIO THEATRE

27 September – 8 October

He’s BACK in SA and ready to WOW you with his all-new show!

ANDRE THE HILARIOUS HYPNOTIST

Studio Theatre, Montecasino
3 Dec – 21 Jan

Tickets at Webtickets

Conrad Koch& Chester Missing: Baggage
In this laugh out loud feel-good roller coaster of comedic silliness, internationally acclaimed ventriloquist Conrad Koch wants to get personal about his baggage. But his best friend, superstar puppet Chester Missing (who lives in actual baggage), has other plans. In his usual funny and irreverent way Chester thinks Conrad’s ‘problems’ are a joke. In fact all the voices in Conrad’s head have bad and outrageous advice on everything: anxiety, climate change, dating, loadshedding and much much more. Meet the hilarious crew, including Hilton the booty shaking ostrich, Mr Dixon, retired high school teacher we can all relate to, DJ Hoodie, the DJ made out of a hoodie, and even a fashionista lion, this interactive comedy show is a LOL ensemble of one.

Chester Missing is famous in South Africa for his satirical news TV shows, and his many viral social media posts, with 100 million views on TikTok alone. Conrad’s theatre shows have received critical acclaim globally, and has featured on the likes of Comedy Central, Canada’s Comedy Network, Just for Laughs, etc.

“Fiercely intelligent… Frenzied Hilarity” The List, UK
“Brings the roof down” The Independent, London
“I almost cried with laughter” The Herald

PG 16, but everyone is welcome!

Capetonians will have the opportunity next week to experience the raw and soulful sounds of legendary South African rocker Karen Zoid, with guitarist Henry Steel, in an unforgettable unplugged performance. Stripped down to the essence of their music. An absolute must-see at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre On The Bay: 27 June – 1 July.

Born in Brussels to a South African diplomat, Zoid grew up in Belgium before moving to Johannesburg. Here she attended the National School of the Arts before going on to study drama at AFDA. In 2001, she dropped out of university to focus her attention on music.

Since releasing her first solo album, Poles Apart (2002), Zoid has become such an important part of the home grown scene that her name is now the byword for emotionally charged, downright incendiary South African rock music. The press renamed her followers the ‘Zoid Generation’.

What’s more, through the last decade, Zoid has managed that unusual and frequently tricky feat of balancing popular appeal with critical praise; of securing an audience of both Afrikaans and English speakers; of retaining her individuality in a market known for its desire for ‘sameness’. And through it all, Zoid has held onto an enviable integrity that allows her to speak her mind in a way that only earns her more devotees and proved no barrier to being named Best Female Artist at the 2008 South African Music Awards.

Zoid’s super-charged rock energy is an ability to write gorgeous, delicately rendered songs that speak of the emotional vortex that drives this exceptional artist to keep creating. ‘Zoid Afrika’, her latest album shows that Karen Zoid is South Africa’s premier female rock artist, full stop. She has shared the staged with international acts like John Mayer, Annie Lennox, Metallica, Simple Plan, Hothouse Flowers, Seal and UB40.

During her career, Zoid has earned various accolades (including gold album sales) but she says that what continues to drive her is a deep-seated desire to create music that she can get up on stage and play live.

“When I was in that all-girl punk band, or busking or when I am playing to a huge crowd, the feeling I get from delivering my music is still the same – and that’s why I do this. All the stuff that goes around making an album – the promo, the interviews, making videos, the artwork … that’s work. Playing live? That’s what I love.”

Interesting facts:

Music from Zoid’s albums has been included on the audio entertainment of international flights to and from South Africa.

Zoid has also written music for television, with two of her songs featuring in the 2006 movie “Number 10”.

On 3 May 2008, she won her first SAMA award for Best Female Artist.

Karen Zoid performed at the inaugurations of Presidents Thabo Mbeki in 2004, and Jacob Zuma in 2009. She and her band also performed at the Nelson Mandela 46664 HIV/AIDS benefit concert in 2005. 

Zoid and her band have had several concerts in London, mainly to South African audiences. In 2006 they performed in London, Canada and Dubai (at the Dubai Desert Rhythm Festival).

Tickets range from R150 – R250, and are available from Webtickets or the Theatre On The Bay box-office (021) 438-3300/1.

Booking link: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1528470954

LAUGHABLE

Stuart Taylor returns to our theatre stages with his quintessential mix of hilarious stories and witty punchlines in Laughable.

Everything in his life is fair game: from his other half to his offspring, trying to stay fit in his forties, and keeping up with the Joneses (or the Jabulanis or the Jaffers) in the suburbs. You’ll be ‘able’ to laugh at it all (see what we did there?). So, in a world filled with traffic jams, potholes and loadshedding, don’t worry, because laughter is here to save the day… or at least distract us from the tough stuff.

Get Laugh-ready, Laugh-willing & Laugh-able with Stuart at Montecasino from 30^th June – 2^nd July. Grab your tickets ASAP and join Stu for an evening of prescription LOL’s that doesn’t require medical aid or a doctor’s note!

Ticket prices range from R150 – R230 and available at www.webtickets.co.za

The show runs for 75mins and is rated PG13.

Follow Stuart on social media:

Facebook:        Stuart Taylor Comedian

Instagram:       @stuart_taylor_comic

Amanda Strydom : State of the Heart
Studio Theatre, Montecasino
19 July – 6 August

Accompanied by Coenraad Rall on piano

Multi award-winning doyenne of the cabaret stage, Amanda Strydom, wrote “State of the Heart” in 1993 and won the Dalro and Showtime awards for Cabaret of the Year and Show of the year. ”State” was the first of her six self-penned one woman plays to date, in which she integrates a storyline with music to create a one woman musical theatre experience.

This iconic piece of musical theatre has reached cult status through the years and it gives Strydom great pleasure to celebrate the 30th birthday of “State of the Heart” at Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Studio Theatre.

This timeless love story gently pokes fun at the Afrikaner soul and gives a glimpse of the history of South Africa from the twenties to the late seventies. It was a time when women had to know their place, peroxided their skins (because freckles were considered common) and men wore braces and smoked Springboktwak and Boeremeisies had to marry Boereseuns.

The heroine, Maxie de Meyer (a boeremeisie) falls in love with Raymond G. Bartlett (a dashing rooinek) who also happens to be a R.A.F fighter pilot – and a drama in the tradition of Springbokradio serials unfolds.

Strydom sings in English, Afrikaans, French, German, Dutch and Zulu and is accompanied by her long-standing pianist and musical director, the brilliant Coenraad Rall.

“The hills are alive, with the sound of music…”

The world’s most loved musical returns to South Africa this December!

Pieter Toerien, with Cape Town Opera, presents the much-anticipated revival tour of Rodgers & Hammerstein‘s classic musical, The Sound Of Music.

Performances begin at the Artscape Opera House on 14 December 2023; the show is the perfect holiday treat for the entire family.

Johannesburg theatre fans will soon after have an opportunity to revel in this full-scale musical masterpiece, from 27 January 2024 at The Teatro at Montecasino.

“Of all the shows we have presented over the years, The Sound Of Music remains in the top five most requested shows by our audience. We are thrilled to be able to present this wonderful show to a whole new generation of musical fans”, says Toerien.

The Sound Of Music marks the 11th and final collaboration between legendary lyricists Rodgers & Hammerstein, and features a treasure trove of popular show tunes, including ‘My Favorite Things’, ‘Edelweiss’, ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’, ‘Do-Re-Mi’, ‘Sixteen Going On Seventeen’, and many more.

The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Von Trapp, follows a young nun in-training who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain Von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. But as the forces of Nazism take hold of Austria, Maria and the entire Von Trapp family must make a moral decision.

The original stage production won six Tony awards, including Best Musical, and was then adapted into the five-time Oscar-winning film, which went on to become the most-successful movie musical of all time.

Directed by Steven Stead, this new production, with sumptuous sets and costumes, and songs that will stay with you long after the curtain comes down, will be a stellar theatrical event.

Bookings now open at webtickets.co.za

Booking link: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/search.aspx?search=The+Sound+Of+Music

Group bookings:

For Cape Town group bookings email dean@theatreonthebay.co.za

For Johannesburg group bookings email geraldine@montetheatre.co.za

Media Enquiries:

For Cape Town media enquiries contact dean@theatreonthebay.co.za

For Johannesburg media enquiries contact mark@montetheatre.co.za

Mzansi Ballet is very happy to announce that we will staging Swan Lake. The ballet Swan Lake is arguably the world’s most popular classical ballet and for the Ballet lovers the brand new Mzansi Ballet production will include the Black Swan pas de deux, the White Swan pas de deux, the cygnets and the big swans.

The exploration of the character of the magician, Von Rothbart, – performed by the acclaimed Naledi award winner Ms Cathy Specific / Brendan van Rhyn – will form part of this exciting new production. The ballet will be staged and choreographed by Angela Revie and Liane Lurie and will be directed by Dirk Badenhorst. The cast will include Angela Revie, Shana Dewey, Veronica Louw, Javier Monier Jr., Marlon Frometa, Joshua Williams, and Aviwe November in the lead roles.

The production will be staged at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, Montecasino from 19 July to 20 August 2023. Tickets are available at Webtickets. Ticket prices range from R150 to R350.

Following up on the success of their previous dance production, ‘Come Together: The Beatles Covered / Uncovered’, the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy – LAMTA – presents their new dance production VINTAGE JUKEBOX at Theatre On The Bay from 14 to 24 June, 2023.

Vintage Jukebox celebrates the spirit of the Roaring Twenties and welcomes you to the era of the speakeasy, flappers, prohibition and jazz music! The show features a large cast of talented LAMTA triple threat student performers and showcases the choreography of some of South Africa’s top talent; Michelle Reid, Sean Bovim, Jared Schaedler, Adele Blank, Liam Gillespie, Shameelah Kinnear, Brigitte Reeve, Robin van Wyk, Duane Alexander and Ashley Searle.

It’s a high-octane, nostalgic, retro-journey through the music and culture of the 1920s – but with a 21st century twist. From reimagined contemporary tunes to jazzy ballads and bluesy vocals, the show offers something for everyone and promises to be another exhilarating evening at the theatre.

(Left to right) Leah Mari, Nandipa Nyivana, Ghia Hough, Austin Tshikosi, Miguel di Sampaio, Naoline Quinzin, Anina Wall, Michelle Junker, Sarah Wolhuter, and  Bradley Smith.

According to LAMTA Director, Anton Luitingh, the show is sure to appeal to both fans of 1920’s culture and to newcomers of the genre alike. “We’ve worked hard to create a production that captures both the spirit and energy of the era, whilst also bringing our own fresh and innovative approach to the choreography and staging”. “Whether you’re a die-hard Baby Boomer or a curious Millennial, we guarantee that you’ll be bopping your head, tapping your feet, and humming along as you are swept into the world of VINTAGE JUKEBOX”, says Luitingh.

The production will run from the 14 to 24 June 2023, at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre on The Bay in Camps Bay.

Tickets for VINTAGE JUKEBOX are now on sale through Webtickets or the theatre box-office on (021) 438-3300/1.

Don’t miss this opportunity to dress up in your best Gatsby gear, enter our Speakeasy, and celebrate one of the most decadent decades of the 20th century.

Booking link: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1528567741

SO I WROTE THAT MUSICAL is Marc Lottering’s brand new stand-up comedy show, running at Theatre On The Bay from 18 – 29 July.

Marc has recently come out of his smash hit musical AUNTY MERLE THINGS GET REAL. Seen by more than 40 000 people, it was the third musical penned by Lottering.

In his new solo stand-up show, one of South Africa’s favourite comedians shares hilarious stories as he reflects on the fascinating process of moving between the worlds of stand-up comedy and musicals. And as is to be expected, Lottering will weave in his views on the madness of current South African life.

SO I WROTE THAT MUSICAL runs for 80 minutes with no interval and is not suitable for children.

Tickets range from R150 – R250

Booking link: https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/Event.aspx?itemid=1526673950