The Last Five Years 29 March – 9 April, 2022

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL THE LAST FIVE YEARS ON AT THEATRE ON THE BAY

‘…an engaging chamber musical infused with intimate, emotionally perceptive, nonstop songs…’ – Linda Winer from Newsday

Winner of a Drama Desk Award and named one of TIME Magazine’s 10 best shows of 2001, Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years has captivated audiences with a score of mesmerising brilliance and an ingenious libretto. Numerous international productions established the musical’s place as a masterpiece of modern musical theatre.

The Last Five Years is a one-act drama-comedy telling the bittersweet love story of Catherine Hiatt, a struggling actress, and Jamie Wellerstein, an up-and-coming novelist. This old story of love-found and love-lost is told in a fresh and new manner. Cathy reflects on their relationship from end to first meeting, whilst Jamie moves chronologically. They meet only once, in the middle of the show.

This local production of The Last Five Years is presented by Tally Ho! Productions founded in 2018 by Cape Town-based theatre maker and musician Jaco Griessel.

Featured in the coveted role of Jamie is seasoned musical theatre performer, Anthony Downing, last seen as Brad Majors in the 2019 production of Rocky Horror by Pieter Toerien Productions. Playing opposite him as Cathy, is Fleur-Du-Cap nominee Zoë McLaughlin. At the helm of the creative team is award-winning director Paul Griffiths with musical direction by Jaco Griessel. To fully realise Jason Robert Brown’s vision, the cast will be accompanied on stage by an ensemble of six musicians.

 

Directed by Paul Griffiths

Musical direction by Jaco Griessel

Starring Anthony Downing and Zoë McLaughlin

Running time: 90 minutes, no interval

Note: Tickets sold in pairs

Age restriction: PG-13

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 – Sat, 9 Apr 2022

Performance time: 20:00
Ticket Price: R180/R220
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Alan Committie’s Comedy Carousel 12 – 29 January, 2022

Committie’s Comedy Carousel

From the 12 – 29 January, 2022 Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay will host it’s first ever comedy lineup extravaganza.

Renowned South African funnyman and award winning actor Alan Committie is delighted to bring you a year-end comedy treat with a hilarious lineup of comedians to tickle your funny bone and ache your belly!

Every night will be hosted by Alan Committie and includes a young rising comedy act, an established Cape Town comedian, and then a full stand up set from a starring headliner. Four acts in one night! The 90 minute show will give you a variety of comic voices, perspectives and above all big laughs.

The headliners over the run include renowned South African Xhosa speaking Jewish comic Nik Rabinowitz, physical comedian Rob van Vuuren and the hilarious Schalk Bezuidenhout. Other comics include Dalin Oliver, Mel Jones, Gilli Apter, Yaseen Barnes and Sophie Joans.

Any one night could include a special guest comic who “jumps onto the lineup” for some extra spice.

For full line-up details visit Computicket or www.pietertoerien.co.za

The Headliner act will be advertised and fixed but any additions or alterations  to the rest of the bill are subject to change.

Come to the beautiful Theatre On The Bay and enjoy a brilliant night of laughs as some of South Africa’s brightest comedy stars bring you their best takes on current affairs and the foibles of modern life. There is also a special guest appearance by Committie’s alter ego: part time security guard Mr Johann van der Walt!

After the many challenges and madnesses of the last two years this could just about be the perfect tonic for the soul!

Duration: 90 minutes

Age restriction: 12+

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 – Sat, 29 Jan 2022
Performance time: 20:00
R180 – R230
Click HERE to book now!

Performance Schedule / December 2021 – January 2022:

112th January Alan Committie, Sophie Joans, Gilli Apter & Schalk Bezuidenhout
13th January Alan Committie, Sophie Joans, Gilli Apter & Schalk Bezuidenhout
14th January Alan Committie, Sophie Joans, Gilli Apter & Schalk Bezuidenhout
15th January Alan Committie, Sophie Joans, Gilli Apter & Schalk Bezuidenhout
18th January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
19th January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
20th January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
21st January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
22nd January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
25th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
26th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
27th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
28th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
29th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
18th January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
19th January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
20th January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
21st January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
22nd January, Alan Committie, Nik Rabinowitz & 2 others
25th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
26th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
27th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
28th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others
29th January, Alan Committie, Rob Van Vuuren & 2 others

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SANDT presents ‘IT’S BEAUTIFUL AT THE BALLET’ – This November at Theatre On The Bay.

‘IT’S BEAUTIFUL AT THE BALLET’
From 19 November to 4 December, 2021 at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre On the Bay.

SANDT presents It’s Beautiful At The Ballet at Theatre On The Bay, November 2021.

SANDT is grateful and excited to announce that “It’s Beautiful at the Ballet” will be staged at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre On The Bay from 19 November until 4 December, 2021. An  inspiring, uplifting and joyful program of short pieces by some of South Africa’s best known choreographers, Veronica Paeper, Sean Bovim and Adele Blank promises sheer entertainment.

During 2020 at the height of the Covid-19 lockdown, the SANDT trustees believed that audiences would want to see beautiful and encouraging productions when theatres re-open. They decided to create a collaborative opportunity for dance.  With the support of the National Arts Council, SANDT has been able to offer independent, professional dancers the opportunity to perform on stage, get back into daily training and – most importantly – to earn an income.A special feature of this production is former Royal Ballet dancer, Camille Bracher, who will be performing with the cast of 11 professional dancers and 8 apprentice dancers from the JPSB (Cape Town) and the Jozi Youth Dance (Johannesburg).

This exhilarating  program will include pieces from Veronica Paeper’s much loved, “Orpheus in the Underworld”, Sean Bovim’s “SwingTime at the Ballet” and Adele Blanks “Mad Dogs”. There will also be new works to delight and entertain.

Performance dates:  19, 20, 24, 26, 27 November & 1, 3, 4 December, 2021.Evening performances at 7.30pm and Saturday matinees at 2.00pm
Ticket prices:  R250 each*
Pensioner’s and students: R180 each*
*In order to comply with COVID-19 regulations and ensuring effective social distancing tickets are being sold in pairs.
The South African National Dance Trust (SANDT) was formed in 2009 to promote, preserve, support and inspire the art forms of classical ballet and contemporary dance throughout South Africa.  The trust aims to increase awareness and widely inform the South African public about dance and provide the opportunity for national collaborative dance productions.  SANDT focuses strongly on education.  The founding trustees are Veronica Paeper, Mike Bosazza and Robyn Taylor.
Booking link: https://tickets.computicket.com/event/it_s_beautiful_at_the_ballet/7175948

Box tickets: All 4 tickets for either the Bill Flynn or the Moira Lister boxes need to be purchased at the same time.Tickets available from Computicket.com and the Theatre on the Bay box-office (021) 438-3300

Bookings can also be made through the Computicket call-centre (0861) 915 8000 / (011) 340 8000.
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