‘n Storie oor belonging. Kenan stands on a threshold. His people whisper what he must be, but inside him burns another rhythm – the voice of his dreams that can only be heard when all falls silent. He carries the heavy stories of his ancestors in his body: every step weighted with pain, every breath a reminder of a history of oppression. Through dance, he begins to move through time from darkness to light, from captivity to freedom. How will he answer the ancient call of the ghoema?

This play was conceptualized and written by award-winning actress Alyssa Jacobs, originally from the Northern Cape. Though not a Kaapse Klopse participant herself, she grew up immersed in its melodies through watching artists like Emo Adams . Jacobs sought to explore this vibrant tradition and the rich complexity of coloured identity. Visionary director Jeanne-Marié Koekemoer brought the script to life with stunning staging.

Kenan’s journey is an important one to follow, in the heaviness of exploring his lineage his decisions and battles shed light on the importance of finding your own voice in your community as well as honouring your roots. The show is portrayed through the lens of spiritual realism, and this gives the audience members insight into the seen and unseen parts of Kenan’s world. The play also uses physical theatre, a language that the audience members get to learn and understand deeper as the play progresses.

Coenie de Villiers is ‘n musieklegende en ‘n taalikoon in Suid-Afrika. Sy werk oor die afgelope halfeeu sluit albums, verhoogproduksies, opera en musiekblyspele in. Noudat hy sélf by die sewentig-kerf verbysteek, bied hy in hierdie debuutproduksie ‘n intieme en baie persoonlike terugblik op sy werk oor die afgelope dekades.

Kom luister na die liedere wat hom aanspreek en wat nie noodwendig gereeld gehoor word nie, kom hoor daardie komposisies wat volksbesit geword het en kom beleef eerstehands die vertellings van die stories ágter die stories. Dis die man en sy klavier onverdunde Coenie soos min.

Award-winning German singer, pianist and composer Alma Naidu blends contemporary jazz with singer-songwriter and pop influences.

Her self-produced second album REDEFINE reached No. 3 on the German Jazz Charts, following her Top 10 debut album Alma. She has toured internationally, with performances across Europe as well as in Brazil, India, Japan, Nepal and Mongolia. On her South Africa tour, Alma Naidu presents her music in a trio setting, shaped by multi-part backing vocals, outstanding solo moments and dynamic interplay.

The program features songs from both of Naidu's albums alongside new compositions.

Sy sê dit soos min ander kan: “Hallouw!” – en binne sekondes lag mense saam.

Die vinnig groeiende komediant Emily de Graaf, beter bekend as Emily in SA, het onlangs bekendheid op TikTok verwerf waar sy vlam gevat het met haar kenmerkende groet en eerlike, skreeusnaakse waarnemings oor die alledaagse lewe. Haar unieke styl en relatiewe humor het haar binne ’n kort tyd ’n lojale aanhang besorg.

Na haar eerste teateroptrede einde Mei in Pretoria, vertrek Emily op ’n Wes-Kaap toer waar sy gehore gaan vermaak in onder andere Durbanville, Stellenbosch en Paternoster. Een van die hoogtepunte op die toer is haar vertoning by Drostdy Teater op 'n Vrydagaand nogals - 10 Julie 2026 om 19:00. Haar splinternuwe eenvrou-komedie show, HALLOUW 30!, is ’n eerlike en humoristiese kyk na die realiteit van dertig word – van tox en oogroompies tot dating-drama en die oomblik wanneer mense jou skielik “Tannie” noem. Met selfspot en skerp waarneming deel sy haar ervaring van grootword, identiteit en die humor wat lê in die klein, herkenbare oomblikke van die lewe. “Hallouw! Ek kan nie wag om mense live te sien lag nie – daar is net iets besonders daaraan om saam in ’n vertrek te wees en die lewe se snaaksighede te vier. Have a lekker day, bye!” sê Emily. Die vertoning is geskik vir 16+ en beloof ’n heerlike uur van eerlike, volwasse en onbevange humor.

Stories en Sterre is veel meer as net ’n musiekvertoning. Dit is ’n nostalgiese verhaal vol verwondering wat onder die sterre van die Vrystaatse soutplaas begin en vandaar lei na glansryke wêreldstede, ontmoetings met onvergeetlike karakters en oomblikke wat sy lewe vir ewig sou verander. Verwag om met nuwe oë na die lewe te kyk ná hierdie kragtige vertoning deur pianis-sanger en skrywer Christof van der Berg.

South African comedian Dalin Oliver hits the stage in Kimberley with his brand-new stand-up comedy show, Stuck in Dubai, at Flamingo Casino on 11 September. Inspired by a four-day layover that spiralled into cancelled flights, live missiles and an unexpected race across the world to reach Australia for performances, Dalin delivers explosive laughter and adrenaline-fuelled storytelling in this unbelievable true tale. Get ready for a night of brilliant comedy and shared laughter with South Africa’s favourite “official unofficial international news correspondent”.

It’s JAM celebrates the beauty and power of worship and storytelling with a gospel showcase of music and testimony. Through soul-stirring songs and uplifting testimonies, this gathering of faith promises to remind the heart of grace, resilience, and the quiet miracles that shape our lives.

Special guest artists will join the stage, adding their voices to this tapestry of praise and hope on November 28th at the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch.

This homecoming production is more than a concert. It is a reminder that the darkest valleys may surround us from every imaginable angle, "But God" lights the way. Seats are limited, and the anticipation is already rising for this uplifting night of worship.

Meerkat Petra het 'n sensasie geword op Tiktok in 2023, en betreë die verhoog vir die eertse keer ooit, met haar nuwe verhoogstuk, "Plastiekwêreld". Dit is 'n komiese kyk uit petra se perspektief, na die wêreld waarin ons tans leef. Almal wil "Famous'" wees, en sal enigiets doen om daai status te bereik. Die mensdom het behep geraak met sosiale media en hoe hy homself weerspieël. "Fake" het die nuwe norm geword , en Petra is hier om dit reg te stel.

Maak jou reg vir 'n nostalgiese rit uit die verlede, en hoe als oornag verander het. Kom spandeer die aand saam met Petra, waar sy jou lagspiere kielie met haar unieke humorsin, asook haar flambojante persoonlikheid. Petra skroom nie om haar opinie te lewer nie, en is altyd eerlik en "straighforward".

Geen onder 18's & geen sensitiewe kykers nie

Hy is die Suid-Afrikaanse musikant met meer as 4000 opnames op sy kerfstok. Hy spog met twee Grammy-toekennings en is self 'n beoordelaar van die Grammys. Hy is 'n kitaargenie, komponis en verwerker wat plaaslik en internasionaal respek afdwing. Maar van hierdie legende se lewe weet musiekliefhebbers min.

Mauritz Lotz lig vir die heel eerste keer die sluier op sy merkwaardige loopbaan en sonderlinge talent. PLEKTRUM is 'n intieme, persoonlike en outentieke produksie waarin Mauritz Lotz vir die eerste keer oor sy komvandaan praat. Die verhale, beeldmateriaal en musiek is roerend, insiggewend, briljant, onthutsend eerlik en verruimend. Kom ontmoet die mens agter die kitaar, sy ongemaklike andersheid, sy deurlopende inspirasies, eie perspektiewe, komplekse lewe, insiggewende lewensfilosofie en drome - die genie met die plektrum in die hand. Die musikante wat met hom die verhoog deel is die room van ons bedryf.

Met: Mauritz Lotz
Teks en Regie: Ingrid Howard
Musiekregie: Mauritz Lotz
Baskitaar: Schalk Joubert
Tjello: Anjulie Nock
Tromme en perkussie: Peter Auret
Vervaardiger: Tale Be Told Productions

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Musiekteater

'n KKNK-debuutproduksie Ten bate van: KLEIN KAROO LEESSENTRUM

Following last year's sold-out performance, Selim Kagee returns to the Drostdy Theatre with IL MONDO – Encore, featuring new songs alongside audience favourites. Experience an unforgettable afternoon of timeless music as Selim Kagee's rich, expressive voice brings beloved classics to life in an intimate concert filled with warmth, nostalgia and storytelling.
Selim Kagee's journey into music did not begin with early success. Rejected from his school choir and unsuccessful in securing roles in community theatre, a professional singing career once seemed unlikely. Everything changed at the age of 20 when a chance meeting with a retired opera singer revealed the potential in his voice and inspired him to pursue formal training.

Today, Kagee performs for audiences across Europe, North America, Australia and beyond as a headline entertainer aboard leading ultra-luxury cruise lines.

Career highlights include a recording collaboration with Grammy-nominated Celtic Woman, a recording contract with EMI Records, performances of national anthems for internationally televised rugby internationals involving South Africa, Wales and New Zealand, and a sold-out run of his Il Mondo concert production at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino in Johannesburg.

The programme features timeless favourites including Il Mondo, Always On My Mind and The Wonder of You with some new surprises, woven together with personal stories from his international career and musical journey.

Accompanied by Winston Siljeur on piano, Marlon Green on drums and guest violinist Catherine Smith, and enhanced by beautiful orchestral arrangements, Il Mondo blends classical vocal artistry with the warmth and familiarity of timeless popular songs.

This intimate matinee performance at the Drostdy Theatre offers a rare opportunity to experience Selim Kagee up close in a setting created for connection, storytelling and timeless music.

Christia Visser het die musiekbedryf betree met ’n "17 Shots"-golf en die Christia-storm het nog nie bedaar nie.

Ná sy groot momentum in haar musiekloopbaan opgebou het, draai Christia nou na binne en bied aan gehore iets selfs nóg meer intiem.

Vir Weer is ’n sewe-delige digbundel, volledig deur Christia self geskryf, waar rou storievertelling, emosie en haar liefde vir toneelspel als bymekaar kom. In haar nuutste vertoning bring sy haar gedigte, stories en musiek saam en sorg vir n rou, eerlike en opregte ervaring.

As a musician, Christia is known for hit singles such as "17 Shots" and her debut album “Gemaklik Verlore”, which helped cement her place in the Afrikaans music scene. She continues to perform to audiences across South Africa, captivating fans with her authentic storytelling and powerful stage presence. Alongside her music career, Christia has enjoyed a successful acting career, starring in acclaimed productions including “Ballade vir 'n Enkeling”, “Die Boekklub”, and “Tess”, where her performances have earned praise from audiences.

Expanding her creative portfolio even further, she recently released her first digital poetry collection, which generated significant attention on social media for its raw honesty, emotional depth, and deeply personal storytelling. Through her music, acting, and writing, Christia Visser continues to inspire audiences with her creativity, vulnerability, and artistic excellence.