
Upcoming Events & Performances
We want you to join us this season and guarantee you will have the time of your life at our upcoming shows. Take a glance at our schedule, and be sure to get your tickets soon.

Legacy Rock n Roll
Retrospective
Date TBC
Drostdy Teater
Legacy Brings 60s & 70s Rock Hits to Stellenbosch Legacy is bringing their Rock n Roll Retrospective to the Drostdy Theatre in Stellenbosch on Friday, May 2nd, at 20:15. Enjoy hits from Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and more! Tickets available through Webtickets. Don’t miss this night of dancing and fun!

Ingrid
’n Vlam in die Sneeu
1 Junie - 15:00
Drostdy Teater
‘n Nuwe produksie geïnspireer deur die liefdesbriewe van Jonker en Brink.
Met Lizelle Pike
Regie: Nadia Beukes
Klavier: Chanie Jonker
Ingrid Jonker se woorde brand soos ’n vlam in die koue sneeu van haar tyd—onblusbaar, ongetem, en vol lewe. ’n Vlam in die Sneeu neem jou op ’n reis deur die geheime en ongesensuurde liefdesbriewe van Ingrid en André P. Brink, en weef hul passie, verlange, en hartseer saam met Ingrid se onsterflike poësie.
Hierdie unieke musiek- en toneelproduksie is ’n viering van Ingrid se hart en gees—’n vrou wie se woorde die wêreld getroos het (en steeds doen), selfs al het haar eie hart gebreek. In haar reis het sy ook haar eie donkerte in die gesig gestaar—die stryd teen depressie (nes haar ma), wat haar lewe gekompliseer het maar haar kuns verryk het.
Oorspronklike nuwe musiek omhels haar bekende gedigte uit die digbundel Rook en Oker, sodat elke lied ’n briesie word wat deur jou siel beweeg. Kom beleef haar soeke na liefde, haar stryd na ontvlugting, en die roekelose hoop wat haar vlam helder laat brand het in die koudste van dae.
Creative Team / Cast:
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Met: Lizelle Pike as Ingrid Jonker
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Regie: Nadia Beukes,
Tiaan Kirsten-Lubbe & Lian Sachse -
Teks en Nuwe Toonsettings: Jak J Brits
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Musikale Regie en Klavier: Chanie Jonker
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Gebasseer op: Vlam in die Sneeu: Die liefdesbriewe tussen Jonker en Brink
Ingrid – ’n Vlam in die Sneeu is ’n herinnering dat woorde en liefde selfs in die kaalste landskappe kan oorleef. Hierdie produksie, deurweef met musiek en poësie, sal jou hart aanraak en jou siel verwarm.
Taal: Afrikaans
Tydsduur: 90-minute
Ouderdomsbeperking: Geen onder 16s
Genre: Kabaret/Toneel
Vervaardig deur: Scenario Productions in samewerking met Die Centurion Teater, met spesiale vergunning van Penguin Random House Publishing

The World Café Trio
The Story of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
6 July - 15:00
Drostdy Teater
Vivaldi like you've NEVER heard before! What if The Four Seasons wasn’t just music, but a story—a journey through sound, poetry, and emotion? The World Café Trio—featuring violinist Piet de Beer, accordionist Stanislav Angelov, and bassist Schalk Joubert—is bringing a breathtakingly fresh interpretation of Vivaldi’s masterpiece to the stage.
* Expect more than a concert—this is an experience
* Electrifying performances by world-class musicians
* Unexpected twists blending classical elegance with contemporary sounds
* A deeper connection—each season introduced with evocative poetry and insights If you love music, storytelling, and unforgettable evenings, this is an event you cannot miss.

Amanda Strydom
The Incredible Journey of Tinkerbell van Tonder
13 September - 19:00
14 September - 15:00
Drostdy Teater
Geskryf en opgevoer deur Amanda Strydom
Klavier: Coenraad Rall
Die kind se naam was Isabella Dolorosa van Tonder, maar haar Granny het haar Tinkerbell genoem.
Amanda Strydom as Nella Petersen vertel ’n storie van hoop, wonderlike avonture, selfontdekking, en oplaas tuiskoms na jou komvandaan, verweef met musiek wat verwerk is en begelei word deur haar vaste pianis, Coenraad Rall. “Life is a journey, wie is djy nou om die transport te question?” In Afrikaans , Engels , Khoi , Frans en Nederlands. ‘n Egte feëverhaal uit die Suiderland met ‘n klomp kinkels ! Die produksie is bekroon met die Woordtrofee by die Stellenbosch Toyotafees vir Beste Musiekproduksie.
Geen onder 15 (Taal) .
Dit is nie ‘n kinderproduksie nie.
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The child’s name was Isabella Dolorosa van Tonder, but her Granny called her Tinkerbell.
Amanda Strydom as Nella Petersen tells a story of hope, great adventures, self-discovery, and homecoming, interwoven with music arranged and accompanied by her permanent pianist, Coenraad Rall. “Life is a journey, wie’s djy nou om die transport te question? ” In Afrikaans , English , Khoi , French and Dutch. A fairytale from our Motherland with lots of twists and turns ! The production won the Woordtrofee at the 2024 Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees for best Musical Play .
Age restriction : No under 15. (Language) This is not a children’s production.
Frith Harris , The Citizen :
“ The marvellous story of a young coloured girl who starts out life in a cruel orphanage and despite circumstances that at times seem unsurmountable, emerges triumphantly”
Photo credit: Iréne -Mari van der Walt (REPUBLIKEIN)

World Accordion Day
Celebration Concert
4 May - 13:00 ete - 15:00 show
Drostdy Teater
Join us for the Celebration of World Accordion Day in Stellenbosch at the Drostdy Theatre, on 4th May (Sunday). You can expect music from various genres, performed by the top professional accordionists of Cape Town area as well as some young and upcoming accordion students.
Monika Stuchlik from Zamar, Stanislav Angelov, Loren Ehlers, Andre van Vuuren, Louis Verwey, Leon Albertus Oosthuizen, as well as some other top musicians who’d support them:
Albert Combrink - piano, Veronica Bell - violin, Schalk Joubert - bass guitar and more.
Our Accordion players will be joined by a few other top professional musicians as well. One performance ONLY! Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon of beautiful melodies and demonstrations.
Lunch bookings available
Lunch will be served at 13:00

Die Mooiste Blou
6 Junie - 19:00
Drostdy Teater
Petronel Baard en Sarah Theron (Lank & Vurig) bring vir ons hulle eerste vertoningsaam, getiteld, Die Mooiste Blou!
Die twee super-divas sing hulle harte uit oor alles wat blou is. Die see is blou, die bergelê blou, álles is Blou – sekerlik die Blues ook! Met die sukses van hul enkelsnit, “Blou Flamink” belowe hierdie kragduo jou ‘n verbeeldingsvlug sonder heinings, Kom geniet Suid-Afrika se mees uitsonderlike stemme op een verhoog. “Lank & Vurig”gaan jou vertroos, heerlik terg en uitnooi om jou vrye self te wees!

Nag-mal
10 July - 19:00
Drostdy Teater
Nag-mal, ’n woordteaterstuk wat toneel en digkuns saamsmelt tot ’n beeldryke vertelling van ’n kind op reis see toe met ’n emmer in die hand, sterre in die oë en groot vrae in die hart. Wat beteken dit om te vergewe? Hoe klink stilte na verlies? Die worsteling van grootword tot Godgesprekke onder die Suiderkruis. ’n Roerende vertelling van rou emosie, humor en lig wat onverwags tussen woorde deurval.
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Internet Sensasie
27 September - 20:15
Drostdy Teater
In 2023 het nuuskierige gehore opgedaag om te sien hoe internetsensasie, Mel die Storieverteller in lewende lywe op ‘n verhoog lyk. Nou stroom almal na haar vertonings want Mel is toe skreeusnaaks in die regte lewe ook (vir mans en vroue). In haar derde komiese een-vrou vertoning, Internet Sensasie, gaan gehore uitvind dat Mel nou kan sing ook. Mel deel uit eerstehandse ervaring stories vanuit die elektroniese oerwoud vol aandagsoekers en liggelowiges: Oom Riekert se groot fout, ‘n beplande vuisgeveg in ‘n taai plek met die naam KuduKraal, hoe ‘Mel die Storieverteller’ ontstaan het en die siekte op haar voorkop.
Die stories is vars, onverwags en bleddie belaglik, maar blykbaar alles waar, wel, so sê Facebook, en ons almal weet wat op die internet staan is ‘n feit, maar kan betwyfel word, tensy jy dit wil glo!
Vertoning duur: 80 minute (Geen pouse)
Styl: Komiese Storievertelstyl Ouderdomsbeperking:
Geen onder 14’s
Teks: Mel die Storieverteller
Musiek: Peach van Pletzen
Dekor: Imile Wepener
Daar is gehoorinteraksie, net die 'braaf' sit in die voorste twee rye.

Marc Eugene Lottering
at the Drostdy Theatre
16 - 17 May - 20:15
Drostdy Teater
MARC EUGENE LOTTERING is Marc Lottering’s newest solo show. In this show Lottering shares personal stories with the audience that he has never shared before. This critically acclaimed show enjoyed sold out seasons in Joburg and Cape Town, with many fans claiming that this is the best Lottering offering yet.
MARC EUGENE LOTTERING is not suitable for children
No under 16

Selim Kagee
Il Mondo
29 June - 15:00
Drostdy Teater
Transport yourself to a bygone era where timeless melodies reign supreme, as memories of the last century come alive, with his velvety voice and captivating stage presence, Selim Kagee promises an unforgettable experience, weaving together cherished tunes that have etched themselves into our collective consciousness. In this special concert, Selim takes you on a heartfelt journey, sharing the challenges and triumphs that have shaped his remarkable career.
From his humble beginnings learning to sing, to the exhilarating moment of signing with a major record label, he opens up about the personal and professional milestones that define his artistry.
A touching tribute to his beloved singing teacher, whose profound influence and untimely passing left an indelible mark on his life, will also be featured.
Audiences can expect fresh, soulful renditions of beloved classics such as Il Mondo, And I Love You So, The Wonder of You, Welcome to My World, She, and Bridge Over Troubled Water. From romantic ballads to soul-stirring anthems, each performance in the Il Mondo showcase is meticulously crafted to leave listeners spellbound and yearning for more. Experience an unforgettable evening where music becomes a bridge between the past and present, and let Selim Kagee transport you to a world where every note tells a story. Classic Feel Magazine hails Selim Kagee as “an impressive new, proudly South African addition to the adult contemporary and crossover fields,” likening his talent to that of esteemed luminaries such as Bocelli, Groban, Pavarotti, and Bublé.

Jannie du Toit
De Wals van de Liefde
13 Julie - 15:00
Drostdy Teater
Veertig jaar nadat Jannie ’n eerste Nederlandstalige liedjie plaaslik gesing het, is DE WALS VAN DE LIEFDE van Toon Hermans die titellied van sy nuwe program van persoonlike gunstelinge uit die Nederlandstalige kleinkuns van die twintigste eeu.
Jannie het van altyd af ‘n besondere aanklank by dié musiek gehad, en dit het sy musiek en loopbaan ingrypend beïnvloed. Daar is altyd versoeke vir sy “Hollandse” liedjies: Madeleine en Marieke van Brel, dié van sy vriende Jules de Corte en Robert Long asook Van Veen en Urbanus. Musiekliefhebbers kry nou die geleentheid om al Jannie se “toppers”, soos die Nederlanders sê, in een program te hoor. Jannie word op klavier en alt-saxofoon begelei deur die uiters musikale egpaar Marcel en Deryn Dednam
