WHAT'S SHOWING
DAPHNE KUHN IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE THEATRE ON THE SQUARE’S LINE-UP FOR 2024
For a detailed line-up visit www.TheatreOnTheSquare.co.za
Bookings can be made with www.Computicket.com or 011 340 8000.
You can also book with the theatre on 0118838606 or 083 377 4969 or on email at theatreonthesquare@gmail.com
23 April -4 May
KING GEORGE
by BRENT PALMER | with BRENT PALMER and CLYDE BERNING
Direction and set design by ADRIAN COLLINS
Prepare to be captivated by award-nominated playwright and actor Brent Palmer's latest creation, KING GEORGE, at the Theatre on the Square from April 23rd to May 4th. Experience the nail-biting suspense as Shane
Wyntock, the suave CEO of Synergy properties, faces off against George Megalos, a controversial strip club owner, in a tense battle of wills over a
disruptive development in Lower Woodstock. Secrets will unravel and suspense will unfold in this compelling and comedic theatrical experience.
Book at Computicket or directly with the theatre.
7 - 11 May
MY LEFT BREAST
MY LEFT BREAST by Susan Miller with Shannon Esra.
Internationally acclaimed one woman play, My Left Breast, makes its South African debut at The Theatre On The Square with award winning actor Shannon Esra reprising a role she has played before.
Ruthless honesty mixes with gentle humour as Obie Award winning author Susan Miller explores universal themes including a mastectomy after breast cancer, the death of a child, parenthood, painful rejection from the woman she loves and transformation.
Shannon Esra brings pathos and wit to her performance in this poignant play, taking the audience on a journey into the soul, allowing them to identify with the pain, suffering, redemption and rebirth of the character she plays.
Renowned television actor Shannon’s body of work includes roles in The Queen, The River as well MNET’s hit show Lioness – which earned her a SAFTA nomination for best actress in a TV Drama.
She returns to the stage, having first performed My Left Breast in her first year of drama school in 2000 with her high school drama teacher and mentor Janet Baylis as director.
The play, which lasts 50 minutes, is simply staged with just two chairs. The subject matter suggests an age restriction of 16.
14 - 25 May
DEATHLY MURDER – KILLED BY A KILLER
Directed byMARTIN GRENDELE
Starring HIRA LODHI, SASHA KARLIN, HLUMIE MOLOI, JAMES NETHERLANDS and MARTIN GRENDELE
Written and Devised by T.O.P Comedy Ensemble
Hot off the heels of their multi Naledi nominated hit production, Seeing Other People, T.O.P Comedy is back at the Theatre On The Square with their latest crime-of-passion project; DEATHLY MURDER – KILLED BY A KILLER.
This campy ode to femme fatales, film noir and transatlantic accents, finds our hero, Dorian Draycott ruthlessly uncovering the secrets to a mysterious murder.
The location? A lavish Hollywood mansion.
The suspects? Four of Hollywood’s most power-hungry and salacious personalities.
The Weapon? A poisonous substance.
The victim? … Dorian Draycott, himself.
Bare witness to this ghostly tale as Dorian seeks revenge from beyond the grave. In a caper inspired by the works of Agatha Christie (against the wishes of her estate), this production promises to titillate, scandalise and incriminate.
Whodunnit? Who’s next? Join us at the Theatre On The Square this May or else…
27 May - 15 June
2LOVERS
Annabel fell in love with Dave. Dave fell in love with Annabel. Annabel fell out of love with Dave. Dave fell out of love with Annabel. What happened in between will make you laugh while it breaks your heart. A tragi-comedy about love, Captain America and the texture on the inside of a tap.
Audience Responses
“A thoroughly enjoyable and thought-provoking show. Excellent performances and clever staging. I highly recommend it.”
Author Fiona Snyckers
“Just brilliant. Really do yourselves a favour, get a ticket and go see it.”
Author Gail Schimmel
“This really was a beautifully. written, poignant piece of theatre – performed by two talented (and just plain delightful) actors.“
“It’s just everything lovely about theatre. Laughter, tears, more laughter, connection. And both Tessa and Ter are amazing.”
Tessa Jubber
UCT trained star of Isidingo, The Girl from St Agnes, Skeem Saam and Collision. Theatre highlights include Othello, The Merchant of Venice and the recent season of Romeo and Juliet at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre.
Ter Hollmann
The Scribe and PANSA Playwriting Competition nominated writer of To Stand Somewhere and Rainbow Nation. He has also appeared in Skeem Saam, eGoli and Isidingo.
Craig Morris
Craig is the winner of numerous awards including a Gold Ovation and a Naledi Award for Johnny Boskak. And a Fleur du Cap award for Tartuffe.
18 - 22 June
THE HAPPINESS ECONOMY COMEDY TOUR with JASON AND NICHOLAS GOLIATH
Dive into the minds of these comedic powerhouses as they explore the hilarities of daily life, relationships, and the quest for joy in their signature style that has captured hearts nationwide. This is your chance to see the Goliaths as you’ve never seen them before – vulnerable, raw, real, and riotously funny. Don’t miss out on the comedy event of the year! Age reg: No under 16s
24 - 30 June
Schalk Bezuidenhout – Crowd Pleaser
Schalk Bezuidenhout is back and funnier than ever… is what it would say if this was this just any old regular stand-up show! Because THIS show is not old… in fact it’s brand new! And it certainly isn’t regular because if it was then you wouldn’t come watch, which you will. Or should at least! Come see Schalk perform entertaining stories in a humorous way, or otherwise put, come watch Schalk do stand-up comedy.
