| What: October 2026 shows at The Drama Factory Where: The Drama Factory, 10 Comprop Sq, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park, Strand, Western Cape When: October 2026- scroll down for programme Booking: With credit card www.thedramafactory.co.za or call 073 215 2290 Parking: Yes – secure on-site |
The Drama Factory in the Strand is hosting a vibrant programme for October 2026 – which features music, comedy and drama. Dalin Oliver’s award winning, Stuck in Dubai is on for one performance, October 24 at 19h30. Loved this show: https://thecaperobyn.co.za/review-dalin-olivers-stuck-in-dubai-hysterically-funny-inspirational-proudly-sa/. Read on for more about the October 2026 offerings at the Drama Factory:
October brings music to our ears at The Drama Factory – as well as a stellar line-up of theatre and comedy.“We’ve got a starry Spring line up for October,” says Sue Diepeveen, founder of The Drama Factory. “Catch fabulous comedy with Dalin Oliver, Conrad Koch and Aletta Francina de Kock. There’s mystifying mentalism with Somerset West’s very own multiple-award winning Bryan Miles and music to your ears with The Ultimate Eagles Tribute, Woodstock & Beyond, Godfrey Johnson and our proudly South African Sunday Salon.”
October at a glance:
October 2 at 19h30 – HOTEL CALIFORNIA : The Ultimate Eagles Tribute
Back By Popular Demand – Hotel California: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute is a tribute to one of the greatest selling rock bands of all time. It’s a celebration of 20 years of Eagles magic. This six-piece band will take you back to hits like, Hotel California, Dirty Laundry, Tequila Sunrise, and The Boys of Summer.
October 4 at 16h00 – Rocksteady’s Woodstock & Beyond – 1965 to 1975
Performed by Rocksteady Woodstock and Beyond blends the folk, storytelling, psychedelic rock of the 60s, as it morphed into the classic rock of the 70s. Featuring songs from Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Rare Earth, Golden Earring, The Rolling Stones, Tina Turner, Credence Clearwater Revival and more! With successful runs of their shows, ‘Back to the 80s”, “The Women of Rock”, “You Oughta Know it’s the 90s”, and “When Rock Ruled”, this show promises all the same excitement and fun RockSteady are known for.
October 9 and 10 at 19h30 – Conrad Koch’s CHESTER’S GOT TALENT
Chester Missing and ventriloquist Conrad Koch battle it out in a roller coaster ride of ridiculousness, starring a host of hilariously deranged dummies. This brand new hour of comedy is a LIVE talent show for puppets (and not the political kind) where YOU, the audience, get to be the judges. Conrad’s problem is puppets don’t listen, so who will save the show? “Hilarious” Mail & Guardian “Fiercely intelligent… Frenzied Hilarity” The List, UK. Don’t miss this brilliant show from the double International EMMY nominated comedian and Africa’s most acclaimed ventriloquist.
October 11 at 16h00 – Sunday Salon – Proudly South African
Sunday Salon – Proudly South African celebrates the richness, diversity, and artistry of South Africa through an afternoon of exceptional live music. This thoughtfully curated programme explores the meeting point between South African talent and the great classical traditions that have shaped the world of music. Featuring captivating performances by Lucas Marques and Nebula Trio: Louisa Theart, Férrol-Jon Davids and Jana Smit. The Nebula Trio are a Cape Town-based ensemble for flute, clarinet and viola, bringing together three full-time members of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Known for their curiosity and love of exploring new sounds and textures, the Nebula Trio creates a distinctive musical dialogue between three very different instruments.
October 15 at 19h30 – JUSSIE SUSSIE with Aletta Francina de Kock Warning: Geen onder 16 – taal gebruik
Aletta het na ’n ander provinsie toe getrek en Jussie Sussie – die lewe het sommer baie verander sedert haar vorige show, Effens Anders. Hierdie girl lewe kliphard en doen deesdae enige iets vir die plot. Bederf jouself met ’n kaartjie en kom kekkel saam oor al haar nuwe ervarings en absurde observasies!
October 17 & 18 at 15h00 – Shadows of the Subconscious with Bryan Miles
What lies in the shadows of our subconscious mind? Mentalist Bryan Miles has spent thirty years finding out, and this October he brings his answer to The Drama Factory for the first time. In Shadows of the Subconscious, the games that shaped his childhood, Lego, UNO cards, and a Rubik’s Cube, become tools for revealing how we really read each other. The show climaxes in an ambitious interactive stunt Miles has never attempted before, built on timing alone, with every person in the room playing a part.
October 24 at 19h30 – Stuck In Dubai with Dalin Oliver
Dalin Oliver presents his brand‑new stand‑up comedy show, Stuck in Dubai. It’s a wild, true story born from an experience no traveller wants. Inspired by a four‑day layover that spiralled into cancelled flights, live missiles and an unexpected race across the world to reach Australia for performances, Dalin delivers explosive laughter and adrenaline‑fuelled storytelling in this unbelievable true tale. Get ready for a night of brilliant comedy and shared laughter with South Africa’s favourite “official unofficial international news correspondent”.
October 30 at 19h30 – Rude Songs with Godfrey Johnson
PG 13
An evening of satire, ballads, and parody with Fleur Du Cap Theatre award winning Godfrey Johnson. Join Johnson on a musical journey of original compositions as he sings about politicians, ageism, influencers, and Barbie Dolls. Mostly original songs, with the odd gem by Jacques Brel and other poets. Previous original one-person shows include Blonde Juan, Songs My Lover Forgot To Sing To Me, and The Johnson Jukebox. Other performances include The Importance of Being Harnessed, Alice sal Regkom, VASLAV, The Shadow of Brel, Flirting with Coward, and UNZIPPED. He also has been Pieter-Dirk Uys’ pianist for the last 30 years’ and the two regularly perform in shows such as Bambi in Cabaret, and have turned this relationship into co-writing musicals, with music composed, arranged and directed by Godfrey. Treat yourself to an evening with Godfrey and all the twists and turns of turning out a song or two.
Bookings for all shows can be made at www.thedramafactory.co.za or contact 073 215 2290
With its fully licensed bar and cosy, welcoming atmosphere, The Drama Factory is the perfect venue to enjoy top-quality entertainment with a group of friends or family. The solar-powered invertor ensures the show will always go on, even when there is load-shedding!
Make a staycation of a visit to The Drama Factory, booking in with one of their wonderful accommodation partners. Spend the night at The Views Guesthouse, 185 on Beach or Majorca House to enjoy the beauty and many other activities on offer in the surrounding Helderberg region. Visit the website for further details.
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Established in 2017, The Drama Factory has become renowned as a prime destination for patrons to enjoy quality entertainment across a range of genres in a relaxed and welcoming environment. As well as showcasing mainstream productions, The Drama Factory offers creatives a venue to workshop performances, providing an affordable space for artists to bring their creative ideas to life.
The Drama Factory hosts a number of training initiatives, including a theatre lighting training programme. Through its relationship with organisations such as the Anna Foundation and Masikhule, The Drama Factory enables opportunities for young theatre goers to attend performances and workshops, assisting to build audiences and artists for tomorrow.
Committed to providing a platform to nurture original South African theatre productions, The Drama Factory also co-produces new work, such as the What Did The Fox Say? series, which was sponsored by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture.
❇ Featured image: Chester’s Got Talent, to be performed by Conrad Koch at the Drama Factory in October 2026. Sponsored content. Images supplied.
