Show Archive

The show where draglesque, burlesque and boylesque combine in a homage to the fluid nature of sexuality and social stereotypes, with heaps of topsy-turvy gender-bending fun.

Up till now, Grierson and Freeman have never shared the stage but on the 5th of March, all of that will change.Grierson's brand new double-disc LIVE album will be on sale and Freeman will be switching to his acoustic, so come expecting something different from this highly accomplished artist.

Multi-instrumentalist Maxim Starcke and percussionist Ronan Skillen collaborate to venture into and across sonic realms of the imagination. Their debut album entitled FORGERY explores intuitive sound-composition and otherworldly, ecstatic improvisatory streams as compositions emerge from the creative energy of the live performance. Drawing on their artistic inspirations and musical knowledge, Starcke and Skillen venture through sonic scenes and possible landscapes,

Rocking Horse SA's #1 country rock band perform songs from more than 30 years on the road. Songs and stories that convey the honesty and emotional depth that comes with commitment to and experience of a lifetime dedicated to making authentic music. Rocking Horse has a catalogue of songs that span more than 3 decades of performing in pubs, clubs, theaters,

Aletia Upstairs and Ster Sigrun Paschke, both from Cape Town, have been working together for ten years. Although Aletia lives in London and Sigrun in Berlin, they have performed their multi-lingual, jazz, cabaret, world and original music in all three cities. Their journeys, which occasionally allow their paths to cross, are illustrated by their songs. These urban gypsies have both

Laurie Levine is a singer-songwriter carving out an original niche in contemporary folk music. Her exciting blend of American roots music and the ‘Nu-Folk’ sound has earned her critical acclaim at home and abroad. She has earned multiple SAMA nominations, won two Standard Bank Ovation Awards and has toured the UK with an international release of her album ‘Six Winters’.

Two of Cape Town’s alternative music ensembles "The Sh.Art Ensemble" and "The Phax Trio" come together with Brydon Bolton, Jay Latter and Zhaun Gorridon to form this noxious, no-nancying-about 9 piece micro orchestra. Presenting a variety of new experimental music composed by the group, 0:9 also presents a cover of Knights of Cydonia by Muse (arranged by Matthijs van Dijk).

Recognising nothing is something, no one is born to be nothing but when nothingness overwhelms reality man finds himself in a constant battle to thrive. The 2017 AKOF winning show Confessions, follows the story of a young gang member Kz, who is the last man standing of his gang. He is not a full blown gangster but a mere member,

"An understated vocalist and deft composer... Bauer's set was a study in focused emotional dissection, her voice as clear and pure as mountain rainwater.” - Christopher Loudon, Jazz TimesJazz vocalist Lisa Bauer leads this quartet of acclaimed jazz instrumentalists, performing a special selection of her original compositions and rarely performed jazz standards. The set will feature works by composers such

What is Naked Girls Read­ing?Naked Girls Read­ing is a nude lit­er­ary salon that takes place in twenty cities around the world and on five dif­fer­ent con­ti­nents. At each event, a small cast of beau­ti­ful ladies removes their cloth­ing (yes, all of it) and reads per­sonal selec­tions to an ador­ing audi­ence. It is enter­tain­ing, mag­i­cal, often funny, some­times heart wrench­ing and

shnit CAPE TOWN have teamed up with The Alexander Bar to bring you 'A taste of shnit'. A monthly screening of only the best short films that shnit has to offer. For May we have 'Mayday 2018' which will comprise of films from past years about being in trouble or troubling situations.The shnit Worldwide Shortfilmfestival is a non-profit organisation based

Join a discussion on racism, Rhodes, and what this means for where we live and work, and how we move between the two.This will be an explorative talk on the intersections between history, eduction, market economies and individual actions, and how these cumulatively contribute to the ongoing making of our city, Cape Town.    Jodi’s portion of the event proceeds will

KWAS is a conceptual sound art outfit presented and produced by award winning saxophonist Abraham Mennen and visual and voice artist Jotam Schoeman with guitarist Gerrit Strydom.The sounds of everyday objects, the explosive elements of the Afrikaans language and the unconventional sounds which incredulously belong to familiar instruments form an avant-groove soundscape, both arranged and improvised, to accompany original slam

Spend an intimate evening with the Alternative Folk act that's got everyone talking, BRYNN, at the gorgeous Alexander Bar Theater. From heavenly falsettos to powerhouse growls to breathtaking violin melodies built through a loop station, this evening is sure to leave you speechless. 

Reg’s imaginative and finely crafted songs have earned him the title of “Master Storyteller” (Pennyblack Music) and prompted Mike Harding from BBC Radio 2’s Folk programme to introduce him onto the stage of The Royal Albert Hall as“One of the finest singer-songwriters England has produced.”

The Van der Walt Quintet is a group of young musicians who have come together over the past 6 months to play the music of performer/composer Daniel van der Walt. With their incredible talent behind him, Daniel has been able to push the boundaries of technical complexity while maintaining the emotional integrity of each narrative giving a familiar but interesting

When film makers Kuba and Reinier decide to investigate the world of voluntourism, they unearth a world of pardoxes that put concepts like 'need', 'help' and doing the right thing in a new light.Instead of just reporting, they change perspective. Not held back by any experience, they start their own voluntourism organisation - with the explicit goal to improve the

The House of O: A Reconstruction of Hamlet is a new work by Hannah Barnard. The play will be read by a talented cast of award-winning actors including Greg Parvess, Morne Visser and Antoinette Louw. “The House of “O” , a play by Hannah Barnard, is a reconstruction of Shakespeare's Hamlet, adjusted to resonate current issues in the geopolitical arena.

Angela Stuurman is a 22-year-old indie rock musician, proudly born and bred in Cape Town. Angela's music is fresh and untainted, and can best be described as a mixture of soft rock and folk. Her beautiful soprano voice is accompanied by catchy guitar riffs and light percussive beats. Her lyrics are poignant and deep, reflecting on the times we live

2 time Emmy nominated, 4 time SAFTA award winner and the first comedian in to make it to the semi finals of SA\'s Got Talent, Mum-z, performs his debut one man stand up comedy show after 10 years in the comedy industry. 

A fast-rising talent in jazz and soul, singer/songwriter Maya Spector has a voice texture that is best described as an old soul, weathered by life and schooled by adversity, yet still so alive in vocal tone and bubbly in its expression. Following the release of her debut EP, she will be joined by some of Cape Town's finest instrumentalists for

5 Artists with 5 different vibes and 5 different stories will be sharing, 1 stage for 1 night using 1 thing, Music!Stone Jets turned one this year. Having learnt so much in such a short space of time, we've met people who share the same sentiment and have made our journey even more worthwhile. We'd like to share our newly

Sometimes bad experiences make for great stories. Take a journey through broken legs, hearts and dreams with storyteller comic Martin Evans as he gives you a slice of life in this unforgettable Standard Bank Ovation Award-winning comedy. Performed for the last time at the NAF. “Tour de force” Cape Argus

A middle aged white woman alone in a dark room awakens to navigate her past, present and future. She constantly seeks light, an escape from her shattered sense of self. Her candid confessions and recollections are emotionally engaging; the humorous absurdity of life juxtaposed with heartache. A contemporary work dealing with abandonment, fear and madness.

Newly qualified REAL PERSON, operator 357, is having a bit of difficult day, which is unusual, because nobody has difficult days anymore. You're not allowed to... 

The Artists:  Cami Chaos:  Cami Chaos is a lone gunslinger, a steam punk minstrel with the swing blues. Wielding her double bass like a weapon, she wanders the world looking for something undefinable at present; chaos following in her wake.  Joy Smith: 23 year old Joy Smith is something else; she is the real thing.  Horses dipped in yellow, suit-wearing

Lance Herman singer-songwriter (of the eclectic Fly Paper Jet, and most recently of the multidisciplinary Art-Performance project ELIEZER) dips into his catalogue of songs and compositions to offer a unique selection. Slow-Gaze, Chill-Step, Dream-Pop; these are some tags to help describe Lance’s inimitable style. In addition to his lucid delivery and skilled performance, for this particular show Lance invites the

South African darlings of the cabaret stage, Emile Minnie and Godfrey Johnson, will be joining forces and hands to bring you an evening of fun, humour and fabulous songs. Fleur du Cap winner Godfrey Johnson and SAMA award nominee Emile Minnie will be performing raucous hits from the sixties to the naughties with just a piano, a clarinet and a

Black Orchid Burlesque brings you a fun filled show jam-packed with Drag-lesque: a fusion of burlesque and drag king performances, speckled with just a hint of boylesque and cabaret.  Further Info: Every day is a masquerade here on stage with this motley crew of misfits, femme fatales and bawdy burlesquers. Let us help you get out of your comfort zone

NYC Singer-Songwriter Bonomo performs songs from his latest album 'Phases' and features selections from his upcoming release along with multi-disciplinarian Abraham Mennen!Bonomo is a New York based band on a mission to unify musical traditions and audiences alike. Formed by singer/songwriter Adam Bonomo, Bonomo’s music is transcendent, develops our conscience, and wakes us up – we are left with our

After a successful year of bringing womxn's stories to the forefront, Sarafina Magazine invites you to join the conversation. Inspired by The Hollywood Reporter’s Roundtables, Sarafina Magazine: Live will feature discussions with South Africa’s leading womxn artists and arts industry professionals. Sarafina Magazine founder, Candice Bernstein, will moderate the bi-monthly talkback series, which kicks off this month with a panel

Mish Mash Media Productions presents another mini production called "Not Just Musicals".Ellen has always loved living the life of a performer and can't see herself doing anything else. Well she can, however she does not want to. But when a series of events come into play and she is forced to face the unvarnished truth, everything changes. Now she needs

Marriage! Marriage? Marriage. Fool, an original play uncovers the juicy, secrets of a marriage and the catastrophic turn of events that happen when things go a little pear shaped. A chauvinistic, custard of a husband and a devilish, sour housewife find themselves swimming around in a boiling pot of unwanted and unfortunate realities, bubbling under the surface until their shameful

Co-founder and front man of Durban’s acoustic duo The Kickstands, Gary cut his teeth on the South Coast of KZN in the small town of Scottburgh where he passionately forged his acoustic conceptions. Having played at the major festivals in KZN and Durban extensively, Gary has taken it upon himself to travel the coasts of Southern Africa and spread his

Steve Murdoch is a talented musician who has performed with many of South Africa's up and coming artists the likes of Spoegwolf, Jackal and the Wind, as well as Oddo Bam (to name a few). His seemingly simple, yet incredibly poetic lyrics are delivered by a rather powerful voice and driven home by beautiful melodies. Sure to be songs stuck

Smook Stoic, a poignant songwriter, is a new arrival to Cape Town. His laid-back style and melancholy songwriting reminds of the bygone era of heartfelt folk music, stone-walled jazz bars and, ultimately, simpler, yet more contemplative times. 

Odwa Bongo is paying tribute to two of the most influential musicians in South Africa, Simphiwe Dana and Mthwakazi. These respected musicians inspired Odwa's artistry through the soul-feeding music they produce. With this tribute Odwa will also introduce his own compositions inspired by Mthwakazi and Simphiwe Dana. Odwa Bongo promises that this will be an unforgettable intimate tribute filled with

The StoryTellers Series aims to build a community of storytellers in South Afric. Modelled on shows like Risk! and The Moth, with the series, we aim to develop stories of a new democracy with a new group of fresh storytelling talent.  Come ready to share your stories, and most importantly, to be honest!  The 4 hour course covers the basics

Lose yourself for an evening with the unique sounds of singer, songwriter and acoustic guitarist, Samuel Miller. His musical journey transports you back in time and draws on the influences of iconic greats, such as Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles and Billy Rae Cyrus. He's a musician from another era - an eclectic mix of jazz, soul, blues and indie he

Eliezer is the solo project of Cape Town musician Lance Herman (Fly Paper Jet, Ginsburg & Herman). Nylon-string guitar and vocals - lyrical ballads, haunting waltzes - a soulful performance influenced by artists such as Leonard Cohen, Nick Drake, Jose Gonzalez.

Family gatherings are always awkward, particularly as the prodigal-artistic child who has not been home in a long while. ‘Water’, a sibling to a mad-house, sits at a dinner table with a family she last saw twelve Decembers ago, discussing nail polish, food and subjects her family has worked hard at keeping dormant. Performance Poet Koleka Putuma, takes us on

Combine an eclectic fusion of electronic, jazz and house with some edgy tribal sounds, add a few quirky toys and a looping machine - and you've LegoLoop. This Italian Inditronica duo - Francesca Krnjak and Riccardo Moretti - are pushing the boundaries of the avant guarde muso-artiste! This is an act that simply must be seen, LIVE Franscesca's otherworldly sensuality

After a sold-out show last time she performed at Alexander Bar, Lexi Frame returns to this fabulous venue.Lexi Frame is a Cape Town-based songstress backed by a kick-ass band of keys, bass  and drums. Her sound has an acoustic pop base, but is far from innocent. Think strong melodies and good harmonics, with a cheeky, feisty and sometimes melancholy twist

Mike Fenn has always been a passionate leader, whether its is rugby, acting or music - he would always find a way to make things happen. He is currently the founder of both the Live Music Foundation (Cape Town) as well as the creator of the new upcoming Where and When App being launched in October 2018. Mike's passion is

Join artist Roger Ballen, one of the most original image-makers of our times, as he takes us deep into his photographic psychodrama at the launch of his latest publication The Theatre of Apparitions (Thames & Hudson). The evening will include a presentation by Ballen titled The Theatre of the Mind, acclaimed when it was first presented in New York and

Een jaar na die verskyning van fotostaatmasjien, Bibi Slippers se bekroonde digbundel, word haar woorde nou ook oorgeklank.Die musikante Willemien& en Jude HarpStar het saamgespan om ’n klompie eksperimentele toonsettings van die gedigte te skep wat die teks naboots, oormaak en herinterpreteer.Kom luister na ’n program wat Bibi se voorlesing en woordkuns met Willemien en Jude se toonsettings en musikale

It was two years ago that Nicholas and Edward realised their ambition of owning a theatre. They got in Jon to climb through the crawl spaces and hang lights and deal with emailing performers and musicians, and together they set about making the smallest theatre in Cape Town a reality. It was a pretty crazy idea. But performers and musicians

Mish Mash Media Productions presents "il mio bel foco (my fiery passion) : A tribute to Early Italian Arias". It is a show all about "Bel canto" or beautiful singing and the joy which this music brings. End off your day the right way as we transport you back in time and present to you an assortment of fiery, passionate,