Show Archive

Les Blondes will be singing their way through World War 2 and adding their own special flair to a slice of history that brought the dawn of Pin-Up, swing and jazz music.A tribute to the artists who boost the morales of the troops. Putting their lives on the line and spreading their love & light through entertainment. We invite you

"Something old, something new" - The Swing Collective is sure to get your toes tapping with their unique blend of swing pop. Come on down to vintage Alexander Bar's intimate theatre on the 16th of January for an hour of pure entertainment as we take you right back to the roaring '20s with a modern twist! 

Monica is waiting to be saved, waiting for the return of her lover, waiting for the mirror to reflect a more favourable reflection, waiting to be let out of her cage and most importantly, waiting to be accepted. 'Wait' is an original one-woman play that explores the complexity of gender as seen through the eyes of a woman struggling with

 Enough & More is a comedy and music collective comprising of musician Carol Joy Williams and comedian Mary Steward. The duo focuses on themes of identity, purpose and living your dreams. The genre is a mix of comedy and music, with a number of skits, characters and songs all woven together on the themes 'You are ENOUGH' and 'there is

 Odwa Bongo recently went through a rough time in his life where he suffered from anxiety which almost led him towards depression. He spent two weeks in his room, feeling miserable and helpless. Luckily for him, music spoke to him. He started writing and listening to music that encouraged him. After he was feeling better he began to familiarise himself

TH&S are back at Alexander Bar again. With some new music imbued with their good kind of sadness coupled with punfully bad jokes that you shouldn't have to listen to. Tape Hiss and Sparkle is lo-fi, off-beat, alternative folk music

Meet Bryan Miles - a master of the wicked manipulation of the mind and a performer who is trained in the art of thought deception. Bryan has performed across the globe, from London to Los Angeles, for movie stars and celebrities. His ground-breaking primetime SABC TV series, ‘One Day with Bryan Miles’ has had South Africans across the country questioning

The Alexander Bar presents We Need To Talk... With Alan Committie, a monthly series of conversations with prominent figures in the South African Theatre Industry.Actor and comedian Alan Committie, known for his energetic stand-up shows and skewed look on everyday life, will conduct one-on-one interviews with playwrights, directors, producers, actors, critics and all manner of theatre-makers, all in front of

Keeper of Keys is Bryce Kendall’s debut EP. Recorded at Pennylane Studios, this album has been months in the making and is finally ready to go public. Bryce is a singer-songwriter inspired by the likes of John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Jeff Buckley. Join Bryce and his band at Alexander Upstairs for an intimate evening of original music. 

Acoustic folk singer-songwriter Keren Lindley is joined by Mischa Dreamfolk for an evening of storytelling and songs about love, acceptance, friendship and growing.

Lo-fi folk act, Tape Hiss and Sparkle, celebrate the release of their latest album, The Winter Switch. Come and enjoy an evening of  music that leads you off the beaten track.

A delightful evening of short films curated by our very own Jon Keevy.This month's selection focuses on animated films - from the dark to the whimsical.

The Buckfever Underground kicks off their mini-national tour with a two-set show packed with wandering poetry and equally wandering music. 

The creators of the award-winning, high-energy, comedy PaperBoy bring you a trailblazing pop rock musical, A Beautiful Wreckage. Meet the straight-laced “good boy” Chase, and his bestie, Damon, a cartoonist, righteous blogger and hippy at heart. These two young men of the moment hit first year varsity hard. Wild and wonderful nights on the town are the name of their

"This story is like other stories. It is a story about love. All stories are about love. Stories are either about love and power or power and love."The Deep Red Sea is a love story, told in words, and music. It’s about love… and power… and… love. It’s about loss… and pain… and growing. It is about the sea… and

At seven o' clock on the thirty first of January I will be singing a collection of songs I have written and arranged. My favourite music is the kind that tells a story and that is what you will hear from me on this particular evening. I am a girl with a voice and a guitar and I will be

These two musicians have worked together for over a decade on different stages in different countries.In this show they will explore their cultures and their interests, centering around the Tango Music which they have been performing together for over a decade. They will perform Tango music from both their cultures, Bulgaria and South Africa, and there will be space on

Inspired by the likes of Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley and Ani Difranco, Brynn plays a poetic blend of folk and alternative rock. Gathering a positive following through their performances at varieties of venues and festivals around Cape Town (such as the Cape Town Fringe Festival, The Alma Cafe and Straight No Chaser) Brynn delivers powerful and emotional performances that linger

Jazz graduate and percussionist Byron Howell plays drum kit (past collaborations include Starkravingsane, Damnatia, the Dino Miranda Group, Gcobanes African Vibes, Adamu and Hot Water),  Composer and multi-instrumentalist Max Starcke plays electric bass (past collaborations include the Lisa Bauer Quartet, Starkravingsane, Damnatia, Alan Funk, Hot Water, La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre and the LMR Trio) and performer and producer Doug

Over the last two decades, Luis Gimenez Amoros has been performing internationally, both as a solo artist and with multiple artists from the World Music industry. Luis fuses Spanish musical styles with different types of African (Gnawa, Saharawi, Malian blues, soukous, Afro-beat or chimurenga) and Cuban music. Luis will perform with his new Hispano/South African band formed by Asher Gamedze

It’s day 728. 2030. Amy and Roald are stuck in a storeroom in a laboratory built halfway up Table Mountain. Outside, a desolate and apocalyptic landscape awaits, complete with soaring temperatures, out of control weather patterns and the potential of carbon dioxide poisoning. Amy and Roald are, quite frankly, in a bit of a pickle. Plus, they have to solve

Come and play with us on the shifting sands of perception: an hour of playful sleight of hand artistry and wonder with Stuart Lightbody... and all to raise money for the DLA Afrikaburn Theme Camp!Including some of Stuart's favourite pieces from his one-man shows, and a few never-before-seen wonders, this will be an evening to remember."Every part of the performance

Andrew is an experienced mentalist and magician who has performed his craft throughout Africa. Using psychology, illusion and some devious trickery, his new show takes the audience on a journey into a magical world were having powers of the mind appear to be possible. Prepare to experience and be part of quirky jaw dropping demonstrations that will make you laugh

ImproGuise are back by popular demand with their favourite kind of long form improv entertainment: The Style High Club. With its movie themed improv, you'll be treated to five nights of improvised movies like you’ve never seen them before – because you’ve never seen them before! Crazy, Hilarious and brilliant fun!ImproGuise are Cape Town’s oldest and favourite improv troupe and

"Before her time, and beyond her years" is one way to describe Zimbabwean indie/folk artist Gemma Griffiths. The 21 year old's voice holds a kind of vulnerability, that is so uniquely, unapologetically raw. A compilation of original compositions, and interpretations of a number of genres, all in one soulful package. This is not one to be missed.

Dear non-dancers; the definitely-not-athletes-of-God; those of you with more than one left foot; the bitter has-beens/ once-upon-a-time-I-was-a-prima; bigots & those who just don’t care,  Our dance industry is in perpetual recession.  We, the dancers, are not slaves to those stuck in 1970-something. Audiences resemble privileged hospices, money is disappearing, orchestras are owed, & we are tired of Swan F**** Lake!

Expect some sultry live blues and sensational sexy burlesque, in a show that draws you in and entices you with spellbinding wonder. Think New Orleans, Blues, Burlesque, and lots and lots of glitter. Trust us; this is a show NOT to be missed! Black Orchid Burlesque and the Crimson House Duo bring you quality entertainment in this once-off performance at

This is Cat Simoni's highly-personal salut! to her favourite wine-drenched composers and artists. From Johan Strauss' tipsy title song, Johnny Mercer's haunting Days of Wine and Roses and Nino Rota's sumptuous theme from The Godfather to reckless Amy Winehouse, Chrissie Hynde, a wasted Billy Joel, blasted Janis Joplin (Take Another Little Piece of My Heart) and a totally wrecked Marianne

The undisputed 'Queen of Soul' created a legacy that spans six decades. Join 4 Tons of Fun as they pay tribute to this iconic singer. This is a chance to see four of Cape Town's finest vocalists with their big voices honouring a musical icon.

Bryan can seemingly influence and predict human behaviours. By using his skillset of magic, suggestion and psychology – he is able to theatrically manipulate your perception of the world.“Bryan Miles is amazing!” Jack Parow (Musician)

The most powerful man in the world is not feeling very powerful today. Burnt by foreign flashpoint, battered by bigotry and tormented by cyber-terrorists, Barack Obama is staring down the barrel of a lame duck presidency. His dream has turned to ashes in the mouths of the faithful and expectant. On the eve of a visit to Africa he begins

This is a story takes place in the space between hope and despair, between justice and forgiveness, and between guilt and courage. Bandile has been broken both body and soul after his mother is killed at the hands of a vigilante mob. As he tries to find a path through his pain and regain trust of his family, he must

Bo en behalwe die feit dat “Die Konings” die nuutste en hotste ding in die Afrikaanse musiek-industrie is, is hulle boonop besonders talentvol daarby (of so glo hulle).  Met treffers soos “onder by die whiskey bar”, “die Kersfees tossel” en “spuit?” het hulle besluit om die land plat te toer met hulle eerste full blown show “Die Konings”. Bel maar

Can buildings make good husbands? Holyrood is a dense spindle of tight 1930's bachelor flats set on Cape Town's central park. Affordability, panoramic views and sculptural beauty in a prime position, means that the inmates tend to stay for life. One such inmate is architect, Robert Silke, who has lived in the building his entire adult life and seems set

Returning for three more shows!The chance of a life time that every performer dreams of, cries over, writes Oscar winning speeches for, and for the less scrupulous, may even kill for. The moment where the world is in awe of your talent. The Poor Artists present A Funny Thing Happened at the Talent Show written by Ian Tucker. An extremely

Debby Jamieson and her three piece band will present a fun and light-hearted comedy song and dance cabaret."A Taste of Bette Midler" received rave reviews and comprises an entertaining repertoire including The Rose, Wind Beneath my Wings, From a Distance and other songs which give Debby an opportunity to utilise her comedic talent.The show promises to be a relaxing, fun

Two Parrots and a Sandcastle was named by accident as the title of three improv shows featuring Megan Furniss, Cape Town’s longest running improviser. On each night she will be joined by another fellow improviser and they will perform an hour of two-hander improv, with absolutely nothing planned and where anything can happen.Megan Furniss brought TheatreSports to Cape Town in

Yossarian are an eclectic collective hailing from the UK, Australia and Argentina. The band has released two albums, ‘The Little We Know’ (2013) and 'Light Up My Head' (2015), and currently recording their third. They have been featured artists on the BBC and their music synced to a range of media, from ski film soundtracks to an advert for UNICEF.They

BLVD Queen is an intimate solo show performed by Daphne Tuesday. Daphne Tuesday is an alternative pop singer/ songwriter from Cape Town; her sound consists of melancholic melodies layered on top of hip- hop beats influenced by Lana Del Rey, Florence and the Machine, Drake and The Weekend. Her lyrical content combined with emotive vocal range talks about her love

The artistic coupling of the acoustic brass band The Phax Trio and the rhythmic trio Seed breathes life into this collaborative ensemble; presenting their original contemporary world, jazz and brass instrumental music.   The musical and instrumental genetics of Phax and Seed are perfectly suited. Seed is a rhythmic band (drums, bass and guitar) and Phax is a horn section

Eracode is the musical alterego of Anton Marshall, a Cape Town singer-songwriter known for involvement in projects like Three More White Guys, Long Time Citizen and The Dollyrockers. Restart is a musical performance project using live and video elements, influenced by the darker elements of synthpop and technopop genres of the 80s. 

"Music is a part of me - it is who I am." Capetonian-born singer-songwriter, musician and performer, Tanja Storm, performs a carefully selected collection of her favorite songs as well as her own compositions. Expect meaningful music by artists such as Eva Cassidy, Etta James, Nina Simone, Beth Hart & Patti Smith all sculpted to Tanja's personal style. 

Join Paulo Costa on a journey through his latest compositions: a fusion of Samba and Jazz, interwoven with South African scents; inspired by contemporary Brazilian and international music. His music reflects the challenges of modernization without losing roots and genuine human connections, moving into the feelings that listening to the world engenders, and finally bringing one to a place of

Alternative folk artists Shotgun Tori and Lucy Kruger & the Lost Boys team up to bring you a double bill of music that will soothe your savage beast.“I now understand why her voice made some of the biggest names in the South African music scene sit-up and notice. It’s certain that her music is ageless...” Dirty Pink City on Lucy

Zanne teams up with guitar virtuoso James Grace for a riveting musical experience in “Canciones en Espanolas” (Songs in Spanish). Popular and exotic classical music are combined in contemporary Spanish songs to form a richly textured tapestry of sound. Intense, playful, passionate and magical – “Canciones en Espanolas” consists of indigenous Spanish melodies by Enrique Granados and Manual de Falla,

Two short plays by the Italian playwright Dario Fo in one evening performance.A Woman Alone deals with a woman entrapped by domesticity and an abusive husband. The play moves through farce to tragedy to a shocking climax. Waking up sees a working mother desperately and hilariously trying to deal with the demands of work and motherhood.

Sjaka S. Septembir se gedigte het – nes tequila – skop. Seks, liefde en die dood word belig wanneer digkuns, musiek en fisieke teater saam gesnoer word. Gertjie Besselsen (van Mr. Cat and the Jackle ) is die donker figuur aan die stuur van die musiek. Die kunstenares Isabelle Grobler bring haar visie na die verhoog en Sandra Temmingh sweis

Somewhere over the rainbow the sky is a blue smoke and teargas, while undercover brothers and sisters lurk in dark corners of electronic dance floors and queer glitter anarchy ensues on the streets. Avant-garde muso-performance artists STASH CREW and Mzansi Kwaai Diva UMLILO bring audiences a unique potjie of lush electronic sounds, biting political commentary and a fierce ‘re-imagining’ of