Show Up is an experimental one woman show where actress Ursula Botha explores the behind the scenes of show business.  It is a Universal narrative for the strong hearted as Ursula takes her audience on an honest account of the ups/downs, breakdowns/breakthroughs and the humour/ heartaches that come with taking the road less travelled. 

Show Up is an experimental one woman show where actress Ursula Botha explores the behind the scenes of show business. It is a Universal narrative for the strong hearted as Ursula takes her audience on an honest account of the ups/downs, breakdowns/breakthroughs and the humour/ heartaches that come with taking the road less travelled.

 Ursula Botha is an actress and accidental academic who is passionate about exploring the female narrative. Through Show Up she demonstrates how life becomes a show in which we are the main characters starring in it. As Shakespeare stated: “all the worlds a stage” Ursula literally takes the stage as both an actress and 21st century woman who is showing up to a dream no matter what the cost.

 Funny and witty (not always pretty). Come and have fun, even if you’re just one!

 This show is for the dreamers who keep showing up, no matter how long or hard it is. All you need to do is Show Up!

Ursula Botha is an actress who has starred in various South African TV series and soapies such as Scandal!, Getroud met Rugby, Single Guyz, Roer Jou Voete etc. She’s also been in numerous commercials both locally and internationally. On a different note, Ursula is a passionate nerd who lectures academic studies at AFDA film school in Johannesburg where she teaches writing and research methods.  Furthermore Ursula MC’s at various events and makes fun YouTube videos on the side. 

Audience Responses

Wonderful, courageous, entertaining!

Unique Original Numerous Brilliant

An inspirational message from an incredible actress.

Very Fresh and great life lessons. Ursula was gorgeous .

Very brave of Ursula. Hard to hold the stage as one woman. Enjoyed the theme and personal journey. More a personal expose than theatre, stand-up or drama.

What a beautiful lively honest and sincere performance!! Well done. Well suited for Alexander Bar

Surprisingly good!