CPT – Theatre on the Bay (Past Shows)

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

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Shirley Valentine 14 February – 5 March, 2022.

Shirley Valentine is an award-winning British one-woman play by Willy Russell.
A bored, middle-aged housewife, Shirley is trapped in a stale, loveless marriage. Her children are all grown up and she frequently talks to the wall in her kitchen while preparing her husband’s regular evening meal of egg and chips. Shirley feels stuck in a rut and finds solace in her daily glass of wine as she muses over the lack of excitement in her life. When her best friend asks her to go to Greece with her for 2 weeks, Shirley jumps at the chance with a mix of exhilaration and jittery nerves. Leaving a note for her husband that simply reads “Gone to Greece – Back in two weeks”, Shirley leaves for her holiday.

While relaxing on holiday, she rediscovers the woman she used to be and the happiness that she has been missing. Shirley embarks on a passionate affair with Costas, a local Greek man, and realizes that there is more to life than the dull, mundane existence she leads back home in Liverpool.

Making a radical decision, she leaves her friend at the airport and goes back to the hotel she has been staying at to ask for a job. Finally, she is living the life she has dreamed of and rediscovered the self-confidence she has lost.

Starring Natasha Sutherland

Direction by Gina Schmukler.

Running time: 100 minutes, including a 20 minute interval

Age restriction: PG (Contains adult themes).

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 – Sat, 5 Mar 2022

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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+

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