Based on the Graphic Novel "Bal-Oog en Brommel: Moord In Ixiastraat", this hilarious detective story is told in comic book style that will take you on an exciting roller-coaster journey with the lovable duo of Bal-Oog and Brommel.

Who murdered Kobus? What lies behind the murder? Bal-Oog and Brommel decide to investigate. When Boltjie – Bal-Oog's dog – gets a sniff of something rotten, Bal-Oog and Brommel suddenly find themselves on an adventure filled with laughs and thrills – which leads them into the dark underworld of Milnerton.

This show has received standing ovations across the country, touring the Woordfees (Stellenbosch), KKNK (Oudtshoorn), Alexander Bar and the Vrystaat se Kunstefees (Free State). They will be return from Aardklop (Pochefstroom) the day before they open in Cape Town at the Alexander Bar for a second successful run.

Directed by award-winning Gideon Lombard (Die Reuk van Appels, ...miskien, The View, Suidooster) and stars Richard September (Rooivalk, Rondomskrik, Marat/Sade) as Brommel and De Klerk Oelofse (Liewe Heksie: Flower Power, Na-aap, Balbesit) as Bal-Oog, with live music by Gertjie Besselsen (Slegs Vir Almal, Die Vlammende Fez, Die Storm). Text by actor, writer, director and producer. Sjaka Septembir (SKOP!, Marat/Sade, Nagwandelaars)

"The craziest, best thing ever!" - Marchelle van Zyl, Krit

"It felt to me Tarantino had come to the theatre!" - Herschelle Benjamin, VultureMedia 

"The result (Bal-Oog en Brommel as Theatre show) is incredible and the fact that it is in Afrikaans isn't at all a barrier for non-first-language speakers." - Mandy Watson, Brainwavez.

This show has received standing ovations across the country, touring the Woordfees (Stellenbosch), KKNK (Oudtshoorn), Alexander Bar and the Vrystaat se Kunstefees (Free State). They will be return from Aardklop (Pochefstroom) the day before they open in Cape Town at the Alexander Bar for a second successful run.

Based on the Graphic Novel "Bal-Oog en Brommel: Moord In Ixiastraat", this hilarious detective story is told in comic book style that will take you on an exciting roller-coaster journey with the lovable duo of Bal-Oog and Brommel. 

Who murdered Kobus? What lies behind the murder? Bal-Oog and Brommel decide to investigate. When Boltjie – Bal-Oog's dog – gets a sniff of something rotten, Bal-Oog and Brommel suddenly find themselves on an adventure filled with laughs and thrills – which leads them into the dark underworld of Milnerton.

Visit one of the Bal-Oog en Brommel websites www.bal-oog.co.za  or  www.moordinixiastraat.co.za

Media & Reviews

"The result is incredible and the fact that it is in Afrikaans isn't at all a barrier for non-first-language speakers." "Seek it out as it appears in small theatres and at arts festivals across the country - it's definitely a play worth seeing."

Theatre Review: Die Avonture Van Bal-Oog En Brommel: Moord In Ixiastraat

Audience Responses

Excellent comic physical theatre - really clever!

Ongelooflik. Beste Show by Alexander bar die jaar!

Brilliant acting & musicianship

Would love more Afrikaans plays xxx

Bal-oog (De Klerk Oelofse) and Brommel (Richard September) are two teenage boys from Milnerton who have wild imaginations and too much free time on their hands. These two amateur sleuths traverse Ixia Street on their skateboards and introduce us to various characters who live in their neighbourhood. These include the girl next door, Anja, on whom Bal-oog has a serious crush, a learned professor with some unusual part-time activities of a sexual nature, a security guard called Indiana January, the policeman Constable Vermeulen, and many more. The most important role-player other than the boys is Bal-oog’s dog Boltjie, convincingly portrayed by September. The boys couldn’t do their detective work without him. Anja’s boyfriend, Kobus the rugby player, has disappeared and the local drug dealers Luke and Jason were seen carrying something in a black bag into a building on the street. It is up to Bal-oog and Brommel to solve the mystery. The play is performed in comic-book style, which means that the two actors perform all the roles and with physical theatre mechanisms portray everything, including sounds, creating the setting and miming the props. In the sound department they are assisted by Gertjie Besselen of Cat and Mr Jackal fame. He even jumps in where additional dialogue is required. All this at a lightning pace. The script has been astutely adapted from the graphic novel of the same name by Sjaka Septembir and scene upon scene unfolds before your very eyes, even if there are only two actors on an empty stage. Both De Klerk Oelofse and Richard September are multiple award-winning actors, mostly for portraying serious roles. In Afrikaans theatre they rank among the most talented and versatile and this play utilises all their skills. Bal-oog en Brommel is a total romp and it has even started developing a slight cult following. If you enjoy comics, graphic novels and superheroes, you’re going to love this piece. It is aimed at teenagers, but I did not see a single adult in the audience not enjoying the play every bit as much. The humour could belie the amount of work that has gone into it, but director Gideon Lombard and his team deserve to be supported for the frivolity they create and feromones they stimulate. I think I could become a groupie too, as it is a marvellous piece of work. Bal-oog en Brommel: Moord in Ixiastraat wil also be performed at the Woordfees in Stellenbosch in March 2019.

Fantastic, surprising and thoroughly delightful show!

Top class high energy physical theatre.

Really enjoyed BAL-OOG EN BROMMEL! Even when I lost the plot! A brilliant production. Lots of laughs. DeKlerk Oelofse and Richard September are a beautiful team and Gertie Besselson's contribution (both musical and insane) is great. Gideon Lombard's direction is inspired. If I had any criticism, I'd say it was a little long. Difficult to sustain such high energy throughout. But maybe just me....

What a comedy, absolutely awesome and enjoyable, great job actors!

I was on a media ticket. Here is the review: http://www.brainwavez.org/culture/reviews/2018/20180531001-01.html I don't know how often this kind of physical comedy/mime/clowning is performed but I'd like to see more of it (if done well, obviously). There are students at the College Of Magic who would benefit greatly from seeing a production like this but with more warning to give them a chance to organise a field trip, if they have the funds.

such high energy and intensity along with some really whacky humour :)

Absolutely brilliant!

The most FUN I've had in the theatre since "Klara Maas".. Absoultely loved it !

Entertaining, totally engaging well put together. Enjoyed every minute.

Fantasties!!!!! :) Ons het dit baie geniet, en wil graag aan die hele produksie span se, baie dankie vir die snaakse vertoning wat julle bymekaar gesit het dit is rerig 'n stuk genie werk. Met dank en vriendelike groete die SBA-Span (Bianca, Ivan en Gerswin)

Absolutely fabulous. Excellent actors, directing, phenominal sound effects and music. Wow!

Wish it was on for longer!

Part of the Renaissance of SA theatre

Best I have seen in all the years! Honesty!