Cape Town theatregoers are in for a treat as Craig Jackson’s “Defending the Caveman” will be staged at the The Playhouse Theatre this weekend.
The production comes to the Mother City after a successful run at Johannesburg’s Theatre on the Square in November.
This iconic one-man show, which taps into the differences between men and women, was created by American comedian Rob Becker. He used his life experience and his observations to add some flavour to the script for the popular play which has been entertaining theatregoers for over three decades.
To date, the Broadway hit has been performed in over 45 countries and has been translated into more than 30 languages. It has also received several awards over the years, including the prestigious Olivier Award in London.
Over the decades, the script has also evolved to incorporate significant social and global events, leading to its South African show featuring comical and insightful perspectives of issues such as load shedding and other local anecdotes.
Where: The Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West.
When: Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5. Both shows start at 7.30pm.
Kafka’s Ape
This globally acclaimed and multi-award-winning adaptation of Franz Kafka’s, “A Report to an Academy”, is set to be staged in the Mother City this week.
The powerful one-hander is directed by Phala O Phala and performed by Tony Bonani Miyambo.
It explores a primate’s struggle to overcome the confines of captivity through a metaphorical lens as it sparks crucial reflections on society and our place within it.
“‘Kafka’s Ape’ presents humanity devastatingly held to an ape’s mirror as Red Peter, the ape, embarks on a harrowing and emotional journey that takes a metaphorical view on society,” the producers said.
“Kafkas Ape” has also been an international hit as it has been staged several times to high acclaim overseas and has been awarded numerous prizes
Where: The Baxter Theatre.
When: Runs until April 12. All shows start at 8pm.
Count To Five
This play puts the emotion of Anger in the spotlight.
“But when Rage, Anger’s b#%@i^er sister enters the chat, and suddenly everyone becomes a Buddhist monk. Which raises the question: when is it reasonable to lose your sh*t?” the producers explained.
In her somewhat-biographical theatre debut, decorated writer-performer Zamalisa Mdoda personifies her own memories (be they real, lyrical or hyperbolic) to embark on an unhinged and laughter-packed exploration of the absurdities and rationales of her innermost rage.
Where: The Baxter Theatre.
When: Runs until Friday, April 4.