There’s something to tickle all tastes this holiday period with The Drama Factory festive season 2024 line-up. From celebratory Christmas music, to theatre for young audiences, to nostalgic, feel-good hits and even some captivating burlesque, there’s something for everyone in December.
“Join us as we exhale over the festive season, relaxing with a line-up of classic music, Christmas songs, wonderful dancing and feel-good vibes,” says Sue Diepeveen, founder of The Drama Factory.“However you celebrate the holiday month, gathering family and friends to enjoy life and live entertainment is always the best choice!”
Drama Factory Festive Season 2024 line-up:
Kersklanke
Carel Trichardt en Petru Wessels met Katrien Holm op klavier
Kersstories en musiek
1 December 16h00 and 4 December at 18h00 |Tickets cost R180 / R150
Stories in die gees van Kersfees. Vrolik,hartseer en komies. Musikale agtergrond dra by om ‘n Kersstemming te skep. Ideale gesinsvermaak om die Kerstyd mee in te lei. Kom luister na die stories en jy sal julle verseker aan jou Kersboom wil hang. Kersklanke is al vir meer as 20 jaar in Pretoria aaangebied, Nou is dit die Boland se beurt. Saamgestel deur Petru Wessels en Carel Trichardt.
The Itsy Bitsy Show
The Blue Moons
Cabaret/burlesque
Warning: Nudity, flashing lights
5, 6, 7, 19, 20, 21 December at 20h00 |Tickets cost R180 / R150
A show to be mesmerised by, with a blend of sensuality, humour and artistry. The performers will captivate you with their charisma and talent, creating an atmosphere that’s both alluring and entertaining. Whether it’s the dazzling costumes, the sensual and teasing choreography or the seductive vocals from Angie Mitchell, it will be a titillating experience to remember.
Boxed
Storywood Theatre
Performed by Henu Baden and Jessie Diepeveen
Children’s Theatre – Non Verbal – Family Friendly
7 December at 15h00 and 16 December at 10h00
See what happens in the world of the parcel delivery service! Boxed is a physical theatre piece which has its roots in comic book cartoon as a genre. This humorous play looks at trying to make every day a good day even when your job is not terribly stimulating! A lesson in the joy of unleashing your imagination.
Reggae Night – The Rivertones Perform the hits of Bob Marley, UB40 and Eddy Grant
The Rivertones
Live Music
8 December 16h00 |Tickets cost R200 / R180
This is an exceptional show with Cape Town’s most loved reggae band, The Rivertones, performing the hits of reggae legends such as Bob Marley, UB40 and Eddy Grant, as well as some of their own their originals too. The band had the honour of supporting Ali Campbell’s UB40 during their South African tour in 2023. Reggae music, a treasured cultural export from Jamaica, has served as a unifying force among diverse cultural groups in Cape Town, with The Rivertones at the forefront of this movement. The Rivertones’ performance features Bob Marley reggae classics such as “One Love,” “Is This Love,” “No Woman No Cry,” “Buffalo Soldier,” and “Could You Be Loved.” They also deliver popular UB40 hits like “Kingston Town,” “Red Red Wine,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love,” and Eddy Grant songs like “Electric Avenue,” “I Don’t Wanna Dance,” “Do You Feel My Love,” and “Hope Jo’anna,” along with other reggae favourites.
The Jingle Belles
Featuring Saskia Bormans, Taylyn Miller, Tiffany Miller, Emma Amber
Written and directed by Emma Amber, Choreography by Hannah Van Lennep
Musical theatre – Christmas themed and family friendly!
12 and 13 December at 19h30, 14 December at 14h00, 15 December 16h00 |Tickets cost R200 / R170
From the cast that brought you The Marvelous Wonderettes, this enchanting production features four captivating female characters who bring the magic of Christmas to life. The Jingle Belles, produced by Origen Productions and written and directed by Emma Amber, with choreography by Hannah Van Lennep, is a delightful Christmas show set in the late 1960s. With a repertoire of beloved Christmas songs, intricate choreography, and a heartwarming storyline, The Jingle Belles is the perfect addition to your holiday calendar, evoking nostalgia and joy for audiences of all ages.
Building on the success of The Marvelous Wonderettes, this cast captivates audiences with a perfect mix of humour and heartfelt moments, making it an ideal show for the holiday season. The production features a repertoire of classic Christmas songs such as “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree,” “Santa Baby,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” paired with dynamic choreography that enhances each performance.
Die Keiser Se Nuwe Klere
Henu Baden & Jessie Diepeveen
Children’s Theatre
14 December at 18h30 and 16 December at 12h30 | Tickets: R100 / R80
Die Afrikaanse weergawe van ons treffer The Emperor’s New Clothes, Die Keiser Se Nuwe Klere is ‘n prettige gesinsvertoning, hierin kry Hans Christian Andersen se geliefste sprokie ‘n eg Suid Afrikaanse geur.
Die ydele keiser, obsessief met sy gemaklike en selfsugtige lewensstyl, gee maar min om vir sy onderdane. In sy strewe om die nuutste mode-ikoon te WORD, roep hy die hulp in van die aanloklike Jana, die TikTok sensasie. Maar Jana en haar oupa het ‘n ander plan…. Kom kuier saam met ons om te sien of sy hom kan betower om al sy goud weg te gee! Vertolk deurHenu Baden en Jessie Diepeveen.
Die toneel sin lig op die wanbalns tussen ryk en arm in Suid Afrika. ‘n Tyd waar ons huidige samelewing obsessief is oor sosiale media soos Tik Tok. Dit is ‘n voorbeeld vir ons om te sterke om beter mense te wees. Dit herinner die gehoor om nie te beïndruk te wees met beroemde en bekende mensen nie. Om ook nie té veel aandag aan geld en roem te gee nie. Die produksie is interaktief en almal geniet die gehoordeelname.
Rock Around The Clock – The Morning After Band
The Morning After Band
Music
16 December 19h30 |Tickets cost R200 / R180
Following the success of their previous shows Country Roads and We Built This City – A Tribute to the 80s at The Drama Factory last year, The Morning After Band is thrilled to announce their upcoming event, “Rock Around The Clock”, a captivating showcase of popular music from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.Embark on a nostalgic journey through hits of legendary artists like Bill Haley & His Comets’, “Rock Around The Clock”, Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B Goode”, The Beatles’ “I Wanna Hold Your Hand”, Buddy Holly’s “That’ll Be The Day”, Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”, Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in The Wall”, Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline”, Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Bad Moon Rising”, and Status Quo’s “Rockin’ All Over The World”, among others.
Doep Is Nie Dood Nie
Jannie du Toit Susan Mouton – tjello Chanie Jonker – klavier en akkordeon
Cabaret
17 December 19h30 |Tickets cost R200 / R180
Hierdie program, saamgestel uit Koos du Plessis se onsterflike liedjies asook van sy gedigte en tekste, is ’n herwaardering van sy werk en stel ook van sy minder bekende materiaal bekend. Veertig jaar na sy afsterwe (in 2024) word dit duidelik hoe lewend en relevant sy siening van die lewe steeds bly, hoe treffend sy liedkuns. Jannie du Toit, ’n groot vriend van Du Plessis, sit hiermee sy werk voort om Koos se musiek by ’n volgende geslag te laat voortleef. Hy verwesenlik ook ’n jarelange droom om ’n “eenmanvertoning” oor Koos se werk aan te bied.
What: Drama Factory Festive Season 2024 line-up
Tickets: www.thedramafactory.co.za
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