Show Archive
Browse and search the archive of shows and events presented at Alexander Bar from Oct 2012 (when the theatre opened) to August 2019.
Under Water - Sarah McArthur EP Launch
Join Sarah McArthur as she launches her debut EP, Under Water. The music is a marriage of vivid storytelling, haunting melodies and delicately layered instruments, combining elements of folk and blues. The performance will feature a play through of the EP by its collaborating musicians as well as a few new songs that have come to the surface since.
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Naked Girls Reading Cape Town presents Feast!
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
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Naked Girls Reading Cape Town presents Queerly Beloved 2017
Naked Girls Reading Cape Town is back with the 2017 edition of Queerly Beloved – with an all-new reading list dedicated entirely to LGBTQI stories, queer readings and queer writers!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
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Grimoire of Horrors II
Hear ye! Prepare yourselves for a magical storytelling journey into the twisted minds of Oh, Cruel Fate! The show will be a collaboration of projected visuals, atmospheric lighting, done by Critical Mis (Miranda Moss and Chris Van Eeden) and the bands own brand of alternative witch rock. A romantic Renaissance grimoire of horrors. A feast, A banquet to feed your eyes
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For Generations
For Generations is an energetic one person show that has been running since 2008, enjoying a national and international tour in formal and informal theatre venues. Kurt Egelhof uses the technique of autobiography to tell a universal story about the legacy we leave for our children's children for generations to come. Who would think a WW2 veteran could produce a
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The Swing Collective
The Swing Collective is sure to get your toes tapping with their unique blend of swing pop. Come on down to the vintage Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre's intimate theatre for a Sunday evening show on the 25th of June for an hour of pure entertainment as they take you right back to the roaring '20s with a modern twist!The
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Cold Case: Revisiting Dulcie September
As recent as May 2012 a Cape Times article about the assassinated ANC activist, Dulcie September, is still headlined: “Who Killed Dulcie September”?Twenty Six years after the assassination no-one has taken responsibility for her death and speculation today is as rife as it was then. Did the five bullets to her head come from a French mercenary? Was it the
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Cock & Bull Story
Trav, an up-and-coming boxer on the verge of the big time, prepares for battle in the fight that could make his life-long dreams a reality. Jackie, his friend and coach, psyches him into fitness with grand illusions of a world of endless bodily pleasures and material spoils.Trav’s zealous drive for power and glory leads to questionable conduct in the boxing
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Tape Hiss and Sparkle
Tape Hiss and Sparkle return with their off-beat compositions about Table Mountain, Pretoria and interstellar bird-life for an intimate night at The Alexander Bar Theatre.
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The Swell
The Swell is the story of two unusual characters who meet under even stranger circumstances. Marie Walters identifies as a mermaid, and when she makes a medical aid claim for the loss of her tail it's up to the company’s Strange Claims officer, Howard Fawls, to track down the reclusive Marie and investigate. Did her tail ever exist at all?
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Sondheim etc.
Sondheim etc.A musical revue that celebrates the work of Stephen Sondheim. After a successful run at the Galloway theatre, Sondheim etc. is back! Come join the vibrant cast of performers as they sing and act their way through songs from the familiar to the peculiar, the tragic to the comedic. All done with minimal staging to allow the genius of
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Sarajevo
1992 Bosnia. Two lovers, Mirela a Bosnian Muslim and Aleksander a Bosnian Serb are due to be married. Slobo, their childhood friend, will be the best man. When civil war erupts the lovers are suddenly thrust onto opposite sides of a bloody conflict. Aleksander and Slobo are conscripted to the Serbian Army. The divide deepens. Told through the lens of
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Smaarties
Smaarties (which takes place in both Afrikaans and English) is a powerful one-man show about Mr Lotz who finds himself in a psychiatric ward after the death of both of his parents. He still has a 12-year-old sister he has to look after. The play looks at his daily life in the ward and how he is coping and trying
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Obsessions of a Thought Reader
Bryan Miles has just returned from his tour across the USA which took him from Las Vegas to Hollywood –including performing at the world-famous Magic Castle in Los Angeles. His one-man show “Obsessions of a Thought Reader” sees Bryan sharing some of his unique obsessions with the audience. Bryan Miles is an ordinary person with extraordinary skills … whether it
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Theatre of Death
With Theatre of Death the creators of the cult smash Epicene Butcher continue their reconnaissance into new theatrical territory. Using multi-media, Beethoven, sock puppets and other unexpected items, this show promises to be the most unusual thing you will watch about Death this December. Hooray!
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After Dark in the Groot Marico
Welcome, weary traveller. Rest your feet from your long journey, and sit down on the stoep with Oom Schalk Lourens. Bask in the light of the full moon and let him tell you stories of love, music, and a little bit of magic. But beware, young traveller: all good stories have a dark side…“After Dark in the Groot Marico” is
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Admission: a City Varsity showcase
The word ‘Admission’ can mean many things. It could be a space that you’re welcomed into. Or one that you’re denied access to. An admission can be a secret that you never thought you’d say aloud. Or a fact that you’ve been repeating for years.The CityVarsity Acting Department explores this word in Admission, a new showcase of solo-shows. In this
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Naked Girls Reading presents A Menagerie
Come be captivated by a reading list celebrating all creatures and dedicated to the wild at heart kept in cages.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 women remove their clothing (yes, all of
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Winging It! The Turbulent Revelations of Meghan and Shivan
"Attention passengers. Attention. This is your captain speaking. We are approaching a minor hurricane and might experience some violent and potentially fatal turbulence. Remain calm. If you are unable to do this and uncontrollable panic sets in, our cabin crew Meghan and Shivan are equipped to handle you. Or in the very least, keep you entertained Thank you for choosing
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This is Not America... Hallelujah
Godfrey Johnson and Nicholas McDiarmid, the shameless duo who brazenly made lemonade out of Trump & charmed audiences into the Alexander Bar with their show This is not America in January, are back by popular demand with their ever-adapting comedy, songs and wit.This is Not America - Hallelujah sees them back at the Alexander Bar March 16, 17 and 18
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The Late Night XXXmas Boylesque Show
“BoyLesque” is a tongue in cheek variety show, which pays tribute to early 20th century American style burlesque comedy and striptease performances, but with a twist - this revue has a distinct South African flavour. It is a fun journey through a variety of genres and styles of performance from comedy, cabaret, ballet and drag, voguing and of course, the
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Naked Girls Reading Cape Town presents Under The Influence
Join us as we delve into readings about wine, women, song and all that intoxicates us! 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 remove their clothing (yes, all of it) and
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Final Distraction: A Derailed Train of Thought
A collection of 10 solo-shows, each individual in genre, style and topic, through which the students unpack their own personal distractions and walk the fine line between distraction and obsession. This compilation of CityVarsity productions aims to explore the psychological and emotional impact of distractions and the role the play in our daily lives. Each solo-show approaches the theme differently,
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Deslynn Malotana Live
Born in Johannesburg with roots in the Eastern Cape, Deslynn Malotana is a Cape Town girl by heart. A singer, songwriter and performer, she’s a lover of the arts in the purist form. Deslynn accredits her musical passion to the influence of her father, the late Desmond Malotana, founder, bandleader and keyboardist for well-known 80’s band, “Brenda and the Big
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After Dark - a burlesque story
As the sun goes down, so do the inhibitions of our favourite Burlesque beauties!Black Orchid Burlesque invites you to embark on a tale of mystery and intrigue with all the razzle and dazzle of the theatre. Think femme fatales wrapped up delicately in glamour, silk and stockings, using their weapons of mass distraction to entertain and excite you!We dare you
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‘Tigerlily’ Josie Field & Laurie Levine Live
The blues infused vocal-rock of Josie Field connects with the intimate folk, country styles of Laurie Levine to create a unique and intimate musical experience. Dubbed ‘Best Collaboration of the Year’ in 2013, winners of the Standard Bank Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival in 2014 and now South African Music Award Nominees for ‘Best Adult Contemporary Album of
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A taste of shnit - shnit Feelings
The shnit Worldwide Shortfilmfestival is a non-profit organisation based in 8 cities around the world. The annual festival takes place every October over five days (18-22 October 2017). The festival delivers a high quality programme of new and established International and South African short films.
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Come Together featuring Shannon Hope & Dividable Grand
Award-winning pianist and vocal artist Shannon Hope joins forces with the energetic and relatively new on the SA music scene Dividable Grand for Come Together – a show featuring a collaborative approach to their respective original songs and some songs they wish they wrote. Imagine the vocal power of Adele backed by the pop sensibilities of The Beatles – throw
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#actorslife
Christine is an actor, one of many in an industry. She is made up of many parts. She plays many parts, in part broken, in part happy but for the most part, courageous. This is a theatrical piece of an actor’s life, and the complex relationship the body and voice of the individual has with an industry that commodifies the
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Hatchetman
Three part harmony not heard since the days of Crosby, Stills and Nash ruling the airwaves!” This foursome combine their prodigious musical and vocal talents to form Hatchetman, a band that, as the name suggests, cuts straight to the heart with songs on life, love, and most things in between. Their soaring harmonies and searing dynamism in the musical accompaniment
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The Book Detectives
This is Cairns and Cockrell's second show after their debut show, "The Plothole" got amazing reviews. They have been to numerous Arts Festivals and have toured the Country with their creatively written style of shows, they have been compared to a mix of "Black books" and "Meeting John Malcovich", be sure not to miss this one.
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Opaque | Gemma Griffiths
An exploration into the journey of stripping back the layers of self image. Gemma Griffiths is a soul singer with a haunting voice that is unapologetically and uniquely raw. She combines music, poetry and prose together in a journey through breaking down and building up - through the art of airing ones laundry. Gemma grew up in Zimbabwe, and has since
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Ne'er so much the Ape
A lecture/performance that explores the history of primate research and its links to artificial intelligence and race theory. The lecture also draws on literary and theatrical sources from Kafka, and Beckett and Jm Coetzee. The enquiry gives some insights into the thought about the limits of species and conceptions of the human under National Socialism.Tony Miyambo, who performs Wolfgang Kohler,
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Pay Back the Curry!
A multi-sketch satirical revue performed by the multi-talented Daniel Richards, taking on a multitude of contemporary themes, from falls and fees, through statues and sparrows to Zuptas and Zombies. "Satire at its best", "Awesome talent", "Clever script" are repeated themes from written audience feedback.
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The Bentleys Bettys
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in a busy restaurant on a Friday night? ‘The Bentleys Bettys’ explores four very different waitresses, some difficult customers, attitude problems, family problems, casual sex, alcohol, and how they all intersect during one busy night.But casual nights of serving, flirting, drinking and fighting don’t always end the way you want
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An(T)oniem
An(T)oniem tells the story of two people who are physically and emotionally trapped in their bedrooms: a young woman, crippled by self-doubt and insecurities, who feels like she has an extraordinary gift for love but no one to lavish it on; and a young man who feels pressurized by the expectations of his family, religion and Afrikaans culture. Both of
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Tables
What would the mountain say if it could recall what it has seen? What conversations have happened over some kind of table? Tables satirises and celebrates the zeitgeist and subcultures of Cape Town, combining photography and theatre to narrate the lives of a hipster love triangle, a suburban housewife and a feisty domestic worker .A brand new local production headed
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VDAY 2018: ‘A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer’
Welcome to VDAY season! Sugardaddy theatre Co is back with a new VDAY play: ‘A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant & A Prayer'! Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls. A groundbreaking collection of monologues by world-renowned authors and playwrights, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie Doyle. These diverse voices rise up in a collective roar to break open, expose,
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Impromp2
Veteran improviser Megan Furniss is joined by a different partner each show to make stuff up in an hour of pure improv. There may, or may not, be a ______ (fill in the blank) in the show.A firm favourite of improv followers, improv duos is all about the pair on stage. Absolutely anything can happen and it usually does. Megan
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Laurie Levine & Josie Field: 'Side by Side
Two of South Africa’s top female singer songwriters collaborate in their stunning tandem show.The blues infused vocal-rock of Josie Field (Best Female SAMA 2012) connects with the intimate folk, country styles of Laurie Levine (Best Produced Album ‘Six Winters’ SAMA Winner 2012) to create a unique and intimate musical experience featuring their hit singles as well as select covers.A real
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Ottoman Slap - Spice Roots
Spice Roots explores themes of restlessness and rootlessness in a succession of pieces featuring vocal and instrumental music and Tribal Fusion bellydance. As well as set repertoire, the troupe explores free-form improvised arrangements, allowing every performance to be a unique expression. Besides performing original pieces, Ottoman Slap draws from a range of traditional music, including Andalusian, Romanian, Kletzmer and Arabic
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Thingphony - A Symphony of Things
Join physicist-philosopher-pianist Philip Southey for an unforgettable romp through quantum physics, improvised classical music and tantric philosophy, as we explore some of the weird ways we make sense of our world. “Electron”, “Major 7th”, “Orgasm” and “Orange” are just some of the “things” we’ll explore in in this theatrical symphony.
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Comedy on a roll Special
Comedy on a roll brings its 2nd Stand Up Comedy Special to Alexander bar. After the 1st sold out show they bring another hour of 4 hilarious but very diverse acts. From one liners, ukuleles and funny rants. This Stand Up show will have you in stitches.
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I Could Go On
Hot on the heels of her sold out success, Drive With Me, Megan Furniss takes to the Alexander stage again for three nights only to perform a one-woman totally improvised show. Risky, crazy, funny, weird and terrifying. With nothing pre-planned except a short intro, Furniss will improvise for just under an hour using a few suggestions from the audience. She
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VDAY
V-DAY 2016; An updated version of 'The Vagina Monologues.' The award-winning play is based on V-Day Founder/playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. With humour and grace, the piece celebrates women's sexuality and strength. Through this play and the liberation of this one word, countless women throughout the world have taken control of their bodies and their lives.
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Melanie Scholtz and The Love Apples
A fresh twist on jazz from an award winning jazz singer and songwriter together with a bevy of South Africa’s finest instrumentalists. Join Melanie Scholtz (Standard Bank Young Artist 2010) as she prepares to unveil some of her new material at the Alexander Upstairs. Featuring a new sound with Bokani Dyer (Standard Bank Young Artist 2011) on piano, Benjamin Jephta
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The Mother City Sketch Show
Mother City Sketch returns to the Alexander Bar for more live original comedy skits . After their previous sold out shows the MCS crew are back for their third round of shows! A gaggle of performers and writers have joined forces to bring you short, sharp and shockingly hilarious sketch comedy. Definition of Sketch Comedy as given by the inter webs
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Closer at the Intimate Theatre
Award-winning young director Kim Kerfoot tackles Patrick Marber’s play of entangled relationships. Four characters come together and are torn apart in a succession of connections and confrontations. Closer delves into the relationships of four people living in London, with chance encounters sparking desires and deceits as Dan, Alice, Larry and Anna collide over the course of four years. Truth and
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