Pieter Toerien’s Theatre on the Bay 2022 shows range from the hilarious Trolley Dollies to musical tributes to Elton John, Brel, Piaf and the Beatles, and a solo spot from top comedian Marc Lottering. Here’s the programme:
The Trolley Dollies in The Triplets of Bellville | Dates: 12 – 30 April 2022
Who hasn’t heard of The Trolley Dollies? Come on! During the course of the last five years, they’ve opened a theatre, produced 13 original productions, appeared in every magazine and newspaper this side of Uitenhage and peered down at you from any billboard that stood still long enough to be climbed by an arthritic, middle-aged drag queen! In short, from 2016 onwards, the Mother City was bombarded, terrorised and titivated by the self-proclaimed Queens Of The Sky, and there appeared to be no stopping them…
But then, at the end of 2021, they mysteriously disappeared. What in the name of Judy Garland happened to them?!
The truth is, after all those years of being cooped up in a little theatre on Bree street, Cathy, Holly and Molly can barely stand to be in the same room anymore. These three sisters from different misters, like any other siblings, have many skeletons in their collective closet, and their day of reckoning has arrived. The claws are out, the “T” is being spilled and the dirty laundry is being given a very public airing…
Chomping at the bit to get the DL on these XL size-queens? Buy a ticket!
Booking link: https://tickets.computicket.com/event/the_trolley_dollies_in_the_triplets_of_bellville/7184022
Your Song – The Music of Elton John | Dates: 4 – 21 May 2022
The legendary music of Sir Elton John – presented live on stage by Anton Luitingh, Amy Campbell and Tshepo Ncokoane.
Booking link:
https://tickets.computicket.com/event/your_songs___the_music_of_elton_john/7184841
BREL/PIAF – A Revue Of The Songs Of Brel and Piaf | Dates: 24 May – 11 June 2022.
A stylish revue of the timeless songs of Jacques Brel and Édith Piaf, performed by multiple award-winning performers Andre Schwartz and Amanda Strydom, accompanied on piano by Coenraad Rall and Dawid Boverhoff.
Booking link: https://tickets.computicket.com/event/brel_piaf/7184079
Come Together – The Beatles Covered / Uncovered | Dates: 15 – 25 June 2022
What makes The Beatles’ songs so timeless? And what has made so many artists, from Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley to Nina Simone and even Linkin Park cover their work? Come Together – The Beatles Covered / Uncovered is LAMTA’s exuberant, energetic and entertaining dance production for 2022, where once again a host of top South African choreographers will uncover the stories behind some of the Fab’ Four’s greatest works – as covered by famous (and not so famous) musicians and songwriters alike. The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA), which is housed on top of the Theatre on the Bay, is home to the next generation of exciting South African talent.
Booking link:
https://tickets.computicket.com/event/come_together___the_beatles_covered_uncovered/7185530
Marc Lottering in Uncle Marc | Dates: 28 June – 9 July 2022
“I am now at the stage of my life where complete strangers are calling me UNCLE. I’d like to chat about this, and some other stuff please.’ – Marc Lottering.
Stand-up comedian Marc Lottering will be at Pieter Toerien’s Theatre On The Bay with his new show Uncle Marc. The show features Marc’s brand new stand-up material, as well as material from his hit show Loot which enjoyed a sell-out season at the Baxter Theatre.
Booking link: https://tickets.computicket.com/event/uncle_marc/7184109
James Grace’s Romanza | Dates: 12 – 23 July 2022
Starring James Grace on guitar, accompanied by Carli Olivier’s Compañía Sophia Spanish Dance Company. Following sold-out seasons of Recuerdos at both Pieter Toerien’s Theatre on the Bay in 2017 and the Pieter Toerien Theatre at Montecasino in 2018, internationally acclaimed and award-winning South African based guitarist James Grace once again joins forces with Compania Sophia, directed by Spanish Dance choreographer and principle dancer Carli Olivier to present their brand-new production, Romanza. The Spanish-inspired guitar and dance programme features music from Grace’s recent SAMA-winning album Anadaluza – Music of Spain III, including specially arranged works by composers including Albéniz, de Falla, and José Galván, with original choreography by Olivier.
Booking link: https://tickets.computicket.com/event/james_grace_s_romanza/7184923
Shirley Valentine | Dates: 3 – 13 August 2021
Shirley Valentine returns to Theatre On the Bay!
Shirley Valentine is an award-winning British one-woman play by Willy Russell. A bored, middle-aged housewife, Shirley is trapped in a stale, loveless marriage. Her children are all grown up and she frequently talks to the wall in her kitchen while preparing her husband’s regular evening meal of egg and chips. Shirley feels stuck in a rut and finds solace in her daily glass of wine as she muses over the lack of excitement in her life. When her best friend asks her to go to Greece with her for two weeks, Shirley jumps at the chance with a mix of exhilaration and jittery nerves. Starring Natasha Sutherland with direction by Gina Shmukler.
Booking link: https://tickets.computicket.com/event/shirley_valentine/2589540
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