Theatre: The Drama Factory, Western Cape, presents bumper season for autumn 2021- with drama, comedy, improv and music

What: The Drama Factory- autumn 2021 season When: May 18 until June 20, 2021- six different shows Where: 10 Comprop Sq, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park, Strand, Western Cape Booking: Book securely online with a credit cardwww.thedramafactory.co.za   Info: 073 215 2290   Parking: Yes- secure Covid protocols: No mask, no entry. Limited seats to lockdown regulations, arrive early to check in  

The Drama Factory in Somerset West has announced its autumn 2021 season –with an inspired mix of drama, comedy, music, improv and comedy. The season includes a much anticipated world première, The Unlikely Secret Agent  The Eleanor Kasrils Story (June 10-20) Paul du Toit has based and adapted the play from the Alan Paton Award winning book of the same name, by Ronnie Kasrils and is also directing. The superb cast features du Toit, Gideon Lombard, Sanda Shandu, Ntlanhla Kutu and Erika Marais. Audiences will also get the opportunity to see the brilliant Lynita Crofford in Tony Jackman’s award-winning play, An Audience With Miss Hobhouse (June 5 and 6),inspired by the remarkable life of humanist, feminist, suffragette Emily Hobhouse, who dedicated her time to drawing attention the dire circumstances of Boer women and children in concentration camps. Nik Rabinowitz will be performing, Nik Rabinowitz is Alive (May 18, 19, 20). This will be his first show at The Drama Factory, since March 2020, when lockdown brought live performance to a halt. Improguise – the improv troupe – will be getting audience back into the thrill of live performance with Game On! [May 22]. On May 30, there is music with James Marais and Monique Cassells, with A Trip Down Memory Lane – toe-tapping music from 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Some shows on the autumn season at The Drama Factory, are on for one performance only and others are on for a few days. There are also matinee shows for selected shows. The Drama Factory is known for its chilled out vibe, with on-site parking. The theatre hosts one off performances and mid-length runs and this autumn season is indicative of the passion of Sue Diepeveen, its founder to provide “quality entertainment across a range of genres in a relaxed and welcoming environment.” As per lockdown regulations, seats are limited and some houses are already sold out. Check out The Drama Factory’s website. Book while you can.

The Drama Factory- Autumn 2021 season  

May 18, 19, 20 – Nik Rabinowitz is Alive- featuring Nik Rabinowitz

May 22ImproGuise presents: Game On! – competitive short form games; suggestions from the audience with Cape Town’s improv troupe, Improguise

May 27, 28, 29 Every Brilliant Thing – Liam Walsh performs in thus coming of gae, “tragic comedy” by Duncan Macmillan. Direction by Jeff Brooker 

May 30- A Trip Down Memory Lane – performed by James Marais and Monique Cassells- featuring popular and loved songs by artists from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s

June 5 and 6 An Audience With Miss Hobhouse  Lynita Crofford performs in Tony Jackman’s award-winning play. Direction is by Christopher Weare

June 10-20The Unlikely Secret Agent  The Eleanor Kasrils Story  written and directed by award winning actor and playwright, Paul du Toit, and based on the Alan Paton Award winning book of the same name, by Ronnie Kasrils. Featuring: Gideon Lombard, Sanda Shandu, Ntlanhla Kutu and Erika Marais. Lighting design is by Daniel Galloway and sound design by Jahn Beukes.   
   

ImproGuise presents: Game On! – with Cape Town’s improv troupe, Improguise- May 22, 2021 at The Drama Factory, Western Cape. Supplied.
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✳Featured image: An Audience With Miss Hobhouse  Lynita Crofford performs in Tony Jackman’s award-winning play, directed by Christopher Weare. Supplied. Sponsored content.