Sê My Naam Soos ‘n Starbucks Knaap

4.81 (39)

Sê My Naam Soos ‘n Starbucks Knaap

11 performances between May 22, 2019 and June 8, 2019
Comedy
Written, directed & performed by Wessel Pretorius
65mins

Annetjie de Vries sit op die lughawe en wag vir haar vlug na Amsterdam. Langs haar slaap/“trip” haar enigste vertroosting, ‘n troetelmarmot “Joachim,” op ‘n oordosis Rescue Remedy. Na jare se verwaarlosing deur haar gesin besluit Annetjie om van voor af te begin en vir ‘n slag op haar eie terme te leef. Die vlug is vertraag en Annetjie het baie op die hart. “Starbucks” is ‘n ontroerende komedie-vertelling oor vroulikheid, hartstog en eensaamheid.

Wessel Pretorius was born in Nelspruit. He received his BA in Drama from the University of Pretoria and did his post-graduate studies at the University of Stellenbosch. In 2011 he wrote and directed his first professional solo-piece ONT-, which would later be translated into UNDONE and performed at the National Arts Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Vienna and Amsterdam. Other shows performed at Alexander Bar include THE MAIDS (Genet, directed by Philip Rademeyer), I LOVE YOU SALLY FIELD AND OTHER STORIES (writer and director), RENAISSANCE (writer and director) and KLARA MAAS SE HART IS GEBREEK, ENSOMEER: DIE VLOEISTOF TRILOGIE (writer, director and performer alongside David Viviers). Pretorius currently lives in Cape Town.

Media & Reviews

"Every now and then one is fortunate enough to find a show where you fall in love with the protagonist immediately. The colourful Annetjie ‘Vleis’ De Vries, as created and performed by Wessel Pretorius, is such an endearing, instant favourite. Completely flawed, and truly fantastically a tad common, she is absolutely charming as she tries to break free from the traps of wallflower mediocrity."

Review of "Sê My Naam Soos ‘n Starbucks Knaap" by Barbara Loots

Audience Responses

Wonderfully insightful and engaging comedy. Superb way to spend an evening

Naomi • Attended May 24, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

Great as usual!

Jacques • Attended May 30, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

A tonic of a toneelspel. Loved it. Wessel cleverly unfolds Annatjie's tragicomic story with skreeusnaakse lines and plenty of heart. Entertaining and uplifting.

Marianne • Attended May 30, 2019, 7 p.m.
4.0

Fantasties, pragtig, hilarious

Carina • Attended May 28, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

Wessel Pretorius is brilliant, both as writer and performer.

Tertius • Attended June 7, 2019, 9 p.m.
4.5

Wessel is always amazing. Enjoyed the show a lot. And the venue/bar was a delight as usual.

Jeandre • Attended May 22, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

This is one of the best shows I have seen at Alexander Bar. I saw it a week ago, and it is still sitting with me. Wessel, jy is ongelooflik talentvol, en ek kan nie wag vir jou volgende mooi maak.

Onida • Attended May 30, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

Show ticked all the boxes. very real heartfelt entertainment. 'n lag met 'n traan!

Marie • Attended May 22, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

Such a valuable theatre maker! Wessel is worth everyone's time and attention. This was a joyous piece of writing-&-performance.

Robin • Attended June 6, 2019, 9 p.m.
5.0

We loved the show. Had a great laugh. Wessel definitely did not disappoint; as always. We are huge fans.

Natasha • Attended May 25, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

Genius.

Keith • Attended June 7, 2019, 9 p.m.
5.0

Fantasties!

Giselle • Attended May 29, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

A piece filled with a whole lot of heart and a whole lot of blind & beautiful hope. Pretorius never fails to deliver.

Liese • Attended May 28, 2019, 7 p.m.
4.0

It was opening. It will smooth out. Very entertaining.

Albert • Attended May 28, 2019, 7 p.m.
3.5

Wessel is world class and has single handedly created an Afrikaans audience for the Alexander Bar.

David • Attended June 6, 2019, 9 p.m.
5.0

Excellent acting, very entertaining!

Carlin • Attended May 24, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

Boeiende teks, stof tot nadenke. En puik spel, soos slegs Wessel kan vertolk.

Corneil • Attended May 29, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

Wessel is brilliant. His shows are heart renderingly amazing.

Carina • Attended May 29, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

It is lovely entertainment, and will entertain audiences far and wide.

Albert • Attended May 28, 2019, 7 p.m.

Skreeusnaaks met 'n traan.... Briljant!!

FRANS • Attended May 28, 2019, 7 p.m.
5.0

Absolutely brilliant!