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TV star and songstress joins King Kong cast

Sihle Ndaba plays Petal in King Kong. Photo credit: Daniel Rutland Manners.

TV star and sensational songstress Sihle Ndaba has joined the cast of the King Kong – The Musical at the Fugard Theatre. She steps into the key role of Petal from 6 February, for the final extension of the run which is now to 4 March. Presented by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, this historic production has been nominated for an incredible twelve Fleur du Cap awards.

A top 18 finalist in M-Net’s Idols, Ndaba is well-known to South African audiences for her award-winning role as Smangele Maphumulo in SABC 1’s hit prime time soap Uzalo, for which she won the Simon Sabela Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2015. Some of her other TV credits include the role of Pru in Inkaba and Qiniso in the sci-fi drama series Room 9.

On stage she joined the touring company of acclaimed Broadway Musical The Lion King in Singapore, understudying the lead role of Nala. Ndaba has also worked with the National Children’s’ Theatre on various productions as an actor, singer, dancer and assistant director on shows including Under the Baobab Tree and has been seen on the Market Theatre stage portraying the role of Ntombi in Kwela Bafana.

Ndaba is in great demand as a voiceover artist for brands such as MTN, Discovery Health and SA Home Loans as well as commercials such as Joko Tea and Ford Fiesta.

“We are delighted to welcome Sihle to the Fugard Theatre stage for this phenomenal final South African leg of KING KONG’s journey,” says Daniel Galloway, the Executive Director of the Fugard Theatre. “With her powerhouse voice and seasoned acting experience, she is dazzling as Petal.”

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“I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of such an iconic show. I first learned about, “King Kong” while I was still in University and have been obsessed with the show ever since… It is an honor to be a part of a legacy set out by Legends such as, mamaMiriam Makeba, bab’Caiphus Semenya, mam’Sophie Mgcina, mam’Letta Mbulu, bab’Hugh Masekela, and mam’Thandi Klaasen just to name a few,” says Ndaba.

KING KONG tells the story of heavyweight fifties boxing champion Ezekiel Dlamini whose self-appointed ring name was “King Kong” to the wildly exhilarating music of Todd Matshikiza.

The original production of King Kong in 1959 was South Africa’s first black musical. It toured South Africa, and was seen by 200 000 South Africans, playing to record-breaking and multi-racial audiences before transferring in February 1961 to London’s West End for a 200-performance run.

Ndaba joins Andile Gumbi (The Lion King, isiBaya) as King Kong and Edith Plaatjies (District Six: Kanala; Orpheus in Africa; Blood Brothers) as shebeen queen Joyce.

The Fugard Theatre’s King Kong cast includes Sanda Shandu as Lucky (Orpheus in Africa); Tshamano Sebe as Jack (Athol Fugard’s Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek; Master Harold and the Boys; Noem my Skollie); Desmond Dube as Pop (Dube on Mondays, No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Suburban Bliss); Ntambo Rapatla as Miriam (Menopause the Musical) and Sabelo Radebe as Caswell (West Side Story; Peter Pan).

King Kong is directed by Jonathan Munby who directed the Fugard Theatre’s production of A Human Being Died That Night with Noma Dumezweni (the only double Olivier award-winning Southern African actor) amongst many other international productions including the recent production of Shakespeare’s KING LEAR for the Chichester Festival in the UK starring Sir Ian McKellen.

The original production featured music by Todd Matshikiza, lyrics and original book by Pat Williams and book by Harry Bloom.

The revised book (with additional lyrics) is by Academy award nominated screenwriter and playwright William Nicholson (Shadowlands, Gladiator, Les Miserables, Sarafina, Long Walk to Freedom). South African choreographer star and recent French Legion D’Honneur recipient Gregory Maqoma choreographs KING KONG to the irresistible original music of the late great South African composer Todd Matshikiza.

The Fugard Theatre’s production sees Musical Direction by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder (West Side Story, Funny Girl, Cabaret) and Sipumzo Trueman Lucwaba with additional music and arrangements by Charl-Johan Lingenfelder.

Set design is by Paul Wills (A Human Being Died that Night, Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet, West End – Wyndham’s Theatre – David Mamet’s American Buffalo); Costume design by Birrie le Roux (West Side Story, Orpheus in Africa, District Six: Kanala); Lighting Design by Tim Mitchell (A Human Being Died That Night; Royal Shakespeare Company’s King Lear with Antony Sher – Associate artist RSC/Chichester Festival Theatre) and Sound Design by Mark Malherbe (West Side Story, Funny Girl). The associate director is Mdu Kweyama.

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Also performing with the ensemble are Joel Zuma, JT Medupe, Athenkosi Mfamela, Shalom Zamisa, Monde Sibisi, Aphiwe Menziwa, Siphiwe Nkabinde, Lungelwa Mdekazi, Barileng Malebye, Rushney Ferguson, Given Mkhize, Siyasanga Papu, Ziyanda Yako, Masego Mothibakgomo and Jay Hlatshwayo.

A live 9-piece band, under the direction of Sipumzo Trueman Lucwaba, accompanies the action at every performance.

King Kong runs at the Fugard Theatre until 4 March 2018 Tuesday to Saturdays at 20:00 with a matinee at 15:00 on Saturdays and on Sundays at 16:00.

Tickets cost from R130 to R280. Bookings can be made at Webtickets www.webtickets.co.za and through the Fugard Theatre Box office on 021 461 4554.

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Desmond Dube joins cast of Fugard's King Kong

Desmond Dube (centre) joins the cast of KING KONG -THE MUSICAL from 2 January. Photo credit: Daniel Rutland Manners

Multiple award-winning actor and popular TV and film star Desmond Dube joins the cast of the Fugard Theatre’s hit production of King Kong – The Musical.

From 2 January 2018 he steps in to the central role of Pop in the production, which is currently playing at the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town until 18 February 2018.

Presented by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, this production of the historic musical King Kong has received five-star reviews and rapturous responses such as “a knock-out success”, “simply magnificent”, “a tribute to South Africa’s performance arts legacy” and “a theatrical treat”.

Dube joins the cast fresh from the success of an international tour and Johannesburg run of The Market Theatre’s production of The Suitcase, adapted and directed by James Ngcobo from the short story by Es’kia Mphahlele.

He was last seen on the Fugard stage in Mongiwekhaya’s I See You, which was presented by The Market Theatre, Johannesburg and the Royal Court, London in association with the Fugard Theatre, Cape Town. For this role he won the Naledi Theatre Award for Best Actor and was nominated for a Fleur du Cap Best Actor award.

Dube needs no introduction to South African audiences as a much-loved actor and presenter on TV and film. This includes an incredible seven series of Dube on Mondays, No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Suburban Bliss, Joburg Blues and Dube Reloaded. On the big screen he has performed in films such as Hotel Rwanda, Love & Broken Bones, The Long Run, Millinium Menace, Hopeville and Mandela’s Gun. He is also well-known on TV as the face of Clientele Insurance.

His extensive list of theatre credits include Janice Honeyman’s Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood, Julius Caesar (Nelson Mandela Theatre); You Fool How Can The Skyfall (Windybrow Theatre); Who Really Freed Nelson?, Jozi Jozi (The Market & The Baxter Theatres); Street Sisters (Stadsscchouwburg, Amsterdam); Scribble (The Baxter Theatre); Survival (The Johannesburg Theatre); Protest (The South African State Theatre) and NONGOGO (The Soweto & The Market & The Canadian Stage Theatres).

Dube’s many other awards include a Naledi Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor (Nongogo), FNB Vita Award for Supporting Actor (Scribble) and an Avanti Award for Best actor in A Comedy Series (Joburg Blues).

King Kong tells the story of heavyweight fifties boxing champion Ezekiel Dlamini whose self-appointed ring name was “King Kong” to the wildly exhilarating music of Todd Matshikiza.

“We are delighted to welcome Desmond Dube back to the Fugard Theatre stage, where he last captivated audiences in his award-winning performance in I See You,” says Daniel Galloway, the Executive Director of the Fugard Theatre. “It is a limited season to catch this incredible star on our stage.”

Dube joins Andile Gumbi (The Lion King, isiBaya) as King Kong and Edith Plaatjies (District Six: Kanala; Orpheus in Africa; Blood Brothers) as shebeen queen Joyce.

The Fugard Theatre’s King Kong is directed by Jonathan Munby who directed the Fugard Theatre’s production of A Human Being Died That Night with Noma Dumezweni (the only double Olivier award-winning Southern African actor) amongst many other international productions including the recent production of Shakespeare’s King Lear for the Chichester Festival in the UK starring Sir Ian McKellen.

The original production featured music by Todd Matshikiza, lyrics and original book by Pat Williams and book by Harry Bloom.

The revised book (with additional lyrics) is by Academy award-nominated screenwriter and playwright William Nicholson (Shadowlands, Gladiator, Les Miserables, Sarafina, Long Walk to Freedom). South African choreographer star and recent French Legion D’Honneur recipient Gregory Maqoma choreographs KING KONG to the irresistible original music of the late great South African composer Todd Matshikiza.

The Fugard Theatre’s King Kong cast includes: Sanda Shandu as Lucky (Orpheus in Africa); Tshamano Sebe as Jack (Athol Fugard’s Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek; Master Harold and the Boys; Noem my Skollie); Ntambo Rapatla as Miriam (Menopause the Musical); Josslynn Hlenti as Petal (The Lion King; South African Idols) and Sabelo Radebe as Caswell (West Side Story; Peter Pan).

Also performing with the ensemble are Joel Zuma (Sophiatown; Kwela Bafana – The Musical); JT Medupe (Hansel and Gretel; Peter Rabbit); Athenkosi Mfamela (In The City of Paradise; Bash or Be Bashed); Shalom Zamisa (Voices of Hope; Sarafina); Sibusiso Mxosana (West Side Story; Funny Girl; A Spartacus of Africa); Aphiwe Menziwa (Passage; Inexba Lomphillisi); Namisa Mdlalose (Rent); Siphiwe Nkabinde (Exit/Exist; Music in the Air); Lungelwa Mdekazi (African Angels; Phantom of the Opera); Barileng Malebye (Sophiatown; Making Mandela; Dogma; Emotional Creature); Rushney Ferguson (District Six: Kanala); Given Mkhize (Sacredspace; In The End is My Beginning); Siyasanga Papu (Marikana the Musical;Rhythm City); Ziyanda Yako (The Colored Museum;Ingoma); Masego Mothibakgomo (Festival of The Lion King; Romeo ‘n Juliet Unplugged) and Jabulani Gambu (The Lion King; Clash of the Choirs).

A live 9-piece band, under the direction of Sipumzo Trueman Lucwaba, accompanies the action at every performance.King Kong runs at the Fugard Theatre until 18 February 2018 Tuesday to Saturdays at 8pm with a matinee at 3pm on Saturdays and on Sundays at 4pm.

Tickets cost from R130 to R280. Bookings can be made at Webtickets www.webtickets.co.za and through the Fugard Theatre Box office on 021 461 4554.

Harrington Street car park is located at the corner of Caledon and Harrington streets and is available for the use of theatre patrons. Visit the cosy ground-floor bar, which opens two hours before all scheduled show times and stays open until last rounds are called… often as late as 1am. And if the weather is fine the bar on the fantastic rooftop terrace is opened, with its panoramic views of the city. Both bars offer a range of wines from some of the Cape’s top estates.

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King Kong - The Musical comes 'home' to Joburg

The Fugard Theatre brings their acclaimed production of iconic musical King Kong ‘home’ to Joburg.

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Over half a century since the world premiere of the original production of King Kong – The Musical, Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre bring this legendary and iconic musical ‘home’ to Johannesburg.

The run comes hot off the Cape Town season, which is currently playing to five-star reviews, rapturous responses and sold-out houses at the Fugard Theatre until 2 September.

Eric Abraham produces and presents this Fugard Theatre production, which runs from 12 September to 8 October 2017 at the Mandela Theatre at the Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg.

The historic original show opened at the Wits University Great Hall on February 2 1959, as South Africa’s first black musical set in Sophiatown in Johannesburg in the late-fifties. Among the opening night multi-racial audience was Nelson Mandela with his wife Winnie. Of this momentous occasion, the Sunday Times raved ‘theatre in South Africa has taken an enormous leap’ while the Golden City Post wrote ‘tears of exultation as I feel that a new era in Non-White entertainment has been born with the production of King Kong. I became breathless with the splendour of the production’.

The production went on to tour South Africa for two years, being seen by 200,000 South Africans and playing to record-breaking mixed-race audiences – as apartheid was being implemented – before transferring in February 1961 to London’s West End for a 200-performance run. King Kong helped in part to launch the international careers of Miriam Makeba and Hugh Masekela among many others.

Press comments for the Fugard Theatre’s 2017 production include:

“5 stars – King Kong is a knock-out success… Expectations were exceeded… Gumbi…and Tembe… are an iconic double treat”- Debbie Hathway, City Press

“5 sterre – Daar is gelet op die fynste besonderhede.” – Mariana Malan, Die Burger

“It pays homage to the 1950’s version and while it remains true to the score and the book (apart from the update at the start to contextualise it for new audiences), ‘King Kong – Legend of a Boxer’ is its own entity and while it is tethered to the past it soars to its own heights.”- Marianne Thamm, Daily Maverick

“Apart from the collective excellence of its cast, both actors and musicians, this production is stellar by virtue of its staging.” – Beverley Brommert, Cape Times

“a triumphant production, brilliant choreography” – Orielle Berry, Cape Argus

“The end result is not only an immaculately staged piece of theatre, but also a tribute to South Africa’s performance arts legacy… King Kong 2017 is a knockout.” – Siya Mahomba, Whatsonincapetown.com

“…King Kong 2017 is a beautifully staged, impeccably performed piece of work, bubbling with vitality and sparkling with talent. What the new team has done is taken an existing gem and polished it further, integrating new technology … adapting the script … and generally smoothing and streamlining the action. The result is a production which pays all due respect to its origins, but at the same time is updated and totally in line with a 21st-century stage musical” – Karen Rutter (Weekend Special)

“King Kong is a theatrical treat, and something to treasure and celebrate for the fact that it brings to the here and now a part of South African theatre history in a way that makes one appreciate the talent this country has and the music that can still, after so many years, get a crowd’s toes tapping.” – Barbara Loots, TheatreSceneCpt

King Kong – The Musical tells the story of heavyweight fifties boxing champion Ezekiel Dlamini whose self-appointed ring name was “King Kong” to the wildly exhilarating music of Todd Matshikiza.

“The Fugard Theatre is proud to be bringing this revered and iconic musical home to Johannesburg featuring a supremely talented all-South African cast and stellar creative team,” says Daniel Galloway the Executive Director of the Fugard Theatre. “King Kong – The Musical has a special connection with Johannesburg, as it was, in the words of Esme Matshikiza, composer Todd Matshikiza’s wife, ‘so deeply rooted in Johannesburg’s urban culture of the time.’ We are honouring those roots and, while remaining true to the original production, our Fugard Theatre King Kong will reimagine the musical for the 21st Century”.

The Fugard Theatre’s King Kong is directed by Jonathan Munby who directed the Fugard Theatre’s production of A Human Being Died That Night with Noma Dumezweni (the only double Olivier award-winning Southern African actor) amongst many other international productions. Following King Kong Munby directs Sir Ian McKellen in Shakespeare’s King Lear for the Chichester Festival in the UK.

The revised book (with additional lyrics) is by Academy award -nominated screenwriter and playwright William Nicholson (Shadowlands, Gladiator, Les Miserables, Sarafina, Long Walk to Freedom). South African choreographer star and recent French Legion D’Honneur recipient Gregory Maqoma choreographed King Kong to the irresistible original music of the late great South African composer Todd Matshikiza.

Cast in the title role of King Kong is South African star – actor, singer and dancer Andile Gumbi. Gumbi made his Broadway debut as Simba in Disney’s The Lion King and has starred in productions of this musical in London, Sydney, Melbourne, Shanghai and South Africa. Gumbi, who was voted by The Sowetan as one of Mzansi’s Sexiest Top 12 celebs in 2015, is the character Zweli in the Mzansi Magic soap opera isiBaya, which was voted most popular TV soap at the 2017 SAFTA Awards.

Multiple award-winning actress and singer-songwriter Nondumiso Tembe will be recreating the role of Joyce, which propelled Miriam Makeba to international fame in the original production of King Kong. Tembe’s extensive list of credits include HBO’s Golden Globe and Emmy-award winning True Blood, SABC’s Generations, the military drama Six on the History Channel and Zulu Wedding opposite Darrin Dewitt Henson. She won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role Naledi Theatre Award in 2014 for her portrayal of Susan in David Mamet’s Race, which toured South Africa, and to the Edinburgh Festival. Her debut albumIzwi Lami – My Voice received much acclaim including a Metro FM Music Award for Best Music Video.

The Fugard Theatre’s King Kong cast includes: Sanda Shanduas Lucky (Orpheus in Africa); Tshamano Sebeas Jack (Athol Fugard’s Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek; Master Harold and the Boys; Noem my Skollie); Ntambo Rapatla as Miriam (Menopause the Musical); Sne Dladla as Pop (District Six: Kanala; Orpheus in Africa; Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek); Lerato Mvelase as Petal (Isibaya; Play Me) and Sabelo Radebe as Caswell (West Side Story; Peter Pan).

Also performing with the ensemble are Joel Zuma (Sophiatown; Kwela Bafana – The Musical); Ben Kgosimore (The Adventures of Oliver Twist; ‘I, Oedipus’; Singular Sensation); Athenkozi Mfamela (In The City of Paradise; Bash or Be Bashed); Shalom Zamisa (Voices of Hope; Sarafina); Sibusiso Mxosana (West Side Story; Funny Girl; A Spartacus of Africa); Aphiwe Menziwa (Passage; Inexba Lomphillisi); Namisa Mdlalose (Rent); Siphiwe Nkabinde (Exit/Exist; Music in the Air); Lungelwa Mdekazi (African Angels; Phantom of the Opera); Dolly Louw (Peter Pan; The Boys in the Photograph); Barileng Malebye (Sophiatown; Making Mandela; Dogma; Emotional Creature); Edith Plaatjies (District Six: Kanala; Orpheus in Africa; Blood Brothers); Rushney Ferguson (District Six: Kanala) and Given Mkhize (Sacredspace; In The End is My Beginning).

A live 9-piece band, under the direction of Sipumzo Trueman Lucwaba, will accompany the action at every performance.

Born in Vryheid in the then Orange Free State, Ezekiel Dlamini himself became an unwitting symbol for freedom and the wasted power of his people under apartheid. After a meteoric boxing rise Dlamini’s life degenerated into drunkenness and gang violence. In 1957 Dlamini was to be a classic Greek tragic figure when, in a fit of jealousy, he killed his girlfriend and at his trial asked for the death sentence to serve as a warning to others. Instead, the white judge, refusing to take instruction from a black defendant, sentenced Dlamini to twelve years hard labour. Three months later King Kong was found drowned in a dam on a prison farm. At 36 years old King Kong had taken his destiny into his own hands and, inadvertently, become a legend.

The original production featured music by Todd Matshikiza, lyrics and original book by Pat Williams and book by Harry Bloom. Songs such as Back of the Moon, King Kong and Sad Times, Bad Times, have become popular South African favourites and are firmly entrenched in this country’s musical history. Sales of the original recording achieved unprecedented numbers, with reviews such as “This for my money is the record of the year” (Rand Daily Mail) and ‘Five stars!” (Drum). The cast recording was the first release of an all-black production in South Africa and unusual in that the libretti was included with the LP, which normally only happens with opera recordings. Arthur Goldreich designed the sets for the original production with original musical direction by Stanley Glasser.

Some of the extensive rave reviews the original production for King Kong in 1959:

“… a big event in theatrical history.” Time Magazine (March 03, 1961)

“… King Kong triumphs by its bursting, smoking glowing life”. Daily Express

” … the greatest thrill in 20 years of South African theatre-going” The Star

“… Magnificent…spectacular… a resounding success” Rand Daily Mail

“… the theatrical sensation of the (Union of) South Africa” The New York Times

“… the audience was mixed … and for a short time at least, they held the laws of apartheid were suspended with their applause” The Central African Examiner

“… there is inspiration here that must mean the beginning of a colourful vigorous theatre in South Africa” Sunday Tribune

“… excellent… I must applaud Todd Matshikiza” Cape Argus

The UK’s Portobello Books publishes King Kong lyricist and original book writer Pat Williams’ personal memoir of the original musical – Our Knot Of Time And Music – to coincide with the Fugard’s production. “An extraordinary memoir of the first ever South African musical, which has since acquired mythical proportions. Essential reading for anyone who loves our country – and, of course, its music” Athol Fugard. The book will be available for sale at the Mandela Theatre during the run of King Kong – The Musical.

King Kong will run at the Mandela Theatre at the Joburg Theatre Johannesburg from 12 September until 8 October 2017, Tuesdays to Saturdays at 8pm with a 4pm matinee performance on Saturdays and Sundays. The Mandela Theatre is situated at 163 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein. Tickets range from R150 to R350.

Bookings for the Johannesburg season can be made at Webtickets www.webtickets.co.za or through the Joburg Theatre Box Office on 086 167 0670 or 011 877 6855.

For further information visit http://www.kingkongstagemusical.com

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SA premiere of Topdog/Underdog for Alexander Bar

Marty Kintu and Daniel Richards in Topdog Underdog. (Photo: Nardus Engelbrecht.)

Jon Keevy is proud to present the SA premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Topdog/Underdog, directed by Mdu Kweyama, with Marty Kintu and Daniel Richards.

Topdog/Underdog is described by The New York Times as “a deeply theatrical experience”, and Jon Keevy and Alexander Upstairs are excited to bring this play to Cape Town.

Daniel Richards as Booth in Topdog Underdog. (Photo: Nardus Engelbrecht.)

It’s a play that tells the story of brothers named Lincoln and Booth – their father’s idea of a joke. Lincoln works in an arcade as his namesake – dressing in whiteface – pretending to watch his final play as customers shoot toy guns at him. He’s underpaid, but clings to the job for fear of being replaced by a wax dummy. His brother, Booth, shoplifts and dreams of running a three-card monte game on the street like his brother used to do, all with the goal of impressing the girl of his dreams.

Marty Kintu as Lincoln in Topdog Underdog. (Photo: Nardus Engelbrecht.)

Mdu Kweyama directs Marty Kintu and Daniel Richards in this taut two-hander. He describes it as “a gritty and riveting experience. Suzan-Lori Parks’ play has a balance of lyricism and realism that sets it apart from other plays. It’s a play that challenges identity and the bonds of brotherhood; a play of big ideas made painfully human.”

The play won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2002, and was described by the Pulitzer committee as “a darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity”.

Topdog/Underdog looks at the sibling dynamic – the older brother who feels saddled with responsibility, the younger who felt he never had a chance to shine – but also looks at the bigger themes of family, connection, and, in Parks’ words, “who the world thinks you’re going to be, and how you struggle with that”.

Marty Kintu as Lincoln in Topdog Underdog. (Photo: Nardus Engelbrecht.)

This is the first time that Alexander Upstairs will host a two-act play and have it in residence for the duration of the run, as opposed to its usual rotating schedule. Alexander Upstairs manager Jon Keevy says “We’re excited to present this great American text. While our stages are teeming with local productions of West End and Broadway shows, very few of these are from the African Diaspora – that’s a shame, because black excellence needs to connect, needs to be shared, and not overshadowed by another production of Pinter.

Daniel Richards as Booth in Topdog Underdog. (Photo: Nardus Engelbrecht.)

“When putting together the team it was crucial for us to support a core of black creative talent and to then take a back seat – supporting them by letting them work freely. Within our limited resources we think that something truly exciting is being made.”

Topdog/Underdog previews at Alexander Bar Café and Theatre on 3 May and runs from 4 to 20 May nightly, excluding Sundays. Shows are at 7pm, and the running time is 2 hours and 10 minutes, including an interval.

Tickets are R100 – R140. Book securely online with a credit card for any show at Alexander Upstairs by visiting www.shows.alexanderbar.co.za or reserve your ticket without paying (but miss out on the discount)

The direct booking page for this particular show is www.alexanderbar.co.za/show/topdogunderdog

You can also purchase tickets in person at the bar anytime during our regular opening hours (Mon – Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 3pm – midnight)

For telephone inquiries: 021 300 1652

Alexander Bar & Café, 76 Strand Street (Corner Loop), Cape Town CBD, 8001

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Open 7 days a week: Mon-Sat: 11am – 1am, Sun: 3pm – 12am.

Sandwiches, light meals, cheese boards and snacks served until midnight. Menu available here

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