October brings a feast of music, a Western Cape premiere and something for the younger audiences at The Drama Factory.

The October line-up is:

Weightless
Performed by Bryan Hiles. Written and directed by Michael Taylor-Broderick
Theatre
3 and 4 October 19h30 | 5 October 15h00
Tickets cost R180

From Theatresmiths, creators of the acclaimed Jakob as well as multiple-award winning The King Of Broken Things, comes a new offering, Weightless. Meet Bill. He’s a Mathematician, a cricket enthusiast and a War veteran who will tell you that he can hear the call of the moon and that everything has its own sound, even gravity. He will tell you too, of his endless desire to live weightless and to not be afraid of falling and how he hopes he can find his way through the pain of being different. He will tell you that the algebra of kindness is a formula; and of his wish for it to be taught in every classroom, boardroom and sports field.

The story attempts to understand Bill and others like him who are marginalised and pushed into corners purely because they are different. Weightless explores Bill’s journey, the demons that lived in him, and the spark of hope that continued to reignite despite despair’s best efforts to extinguish it.

Old School Country Legends Tribute
Monique Cassells And James Marais
Music
6 October 16h00
Tickets cost R180 / R160

Old School Country Legends Tribute is a mini-theatrical experience, featuring the dynamic vocal and visual performances of James Marais and Monique Cassells, alternating as a duo and individual performers, who also do multiple costume changes throughout. The show pays tribute to legends of Country music, including the likes of Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Don Williams, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Tammy Wynette, Glen Campbell, Pussycat, the Bellamy Brothers and many more.

Jou Ma Se … Platespeler
Kristo Zondagh, Kerry Hiles en Rob Thompson
Music
15 October 19h30
Tickets cost R200 / R180

Daar is niks wat ‘n kultuur meer bind as ‘n goeie rugbywedstryd nie, behalwe sy musiek, en in Jou Ma Se … Platespeler kyk ons na Afrikaanse musiek teen die agtergrond van veranderende tegnologie, van “seven singles” tot streaming en alles tussenin, asook die veranderinge in ons land. Sluit aan by Kristo Zondagh, Kerry Hiles en Rob Thompson in ‘n twee-uur lange viering van SA se bestes by die Drama Factory voordat hulle hierdie vertoning op die pad na venues landwyd neem.

My Story with the Blues
Rob Thompson, supported by Kerry Hiles on bass and Kristo Zondagh on drums
Music
17 October 19h30
Tickets cost R200 / R180

My Story with the Blues relays blues guitarist aficionado Rob Thompson’s personal journey in discovering this enigmatic movement in music. Covering Latin influences like Carlos Santana, the Story delves deeper with artist such as B.B. King and Little Walter, to more contemporary artists like Dan Patlansky and original compositions.

Skoonlief & Die Ondier
Met Ankia Erasmus as Skoonlief en Stavros Moshonas as Die Ondier / Written/re-worked by Siobhan Taljaard/ Director: Yolande Rabe/ Choreography: Braeden Buys
Children’s Theatre
19 October 15h00
Tickets cost R150

“Elke Doring, kry sy Roos: Skoonlief & Die Ondier betower gehore, jonk en oud. ‘n Bekende Verhaal van leed en lief. ‘n Gruwelike Ondier ontmoet ‘n beeldskone hartedief.

Terwyl die storie ontvou, is daar altyd iets om te onthou. Die oë van liefde, kan dieper kyk. En nooit appels met pere, vergelyk. Maar soms is daar ‘n sluier wat die waarheid verkul en selfs die helde met twyfel omhul. Soos elke verhaal, begin dit eens op ‘n tyd. In ‘n klein ou dorpie met sy eenvoudbeleid.

Hierdie tydlose verhaal, sê Da Vat Hy, met energieke choreografie, deur Braeden Buys. Siobhan Taljaard se interessante hervertelling, laat gehore met een gedagte: “O Liewe Jinne, wat gaan volgende gebeur?” Met die regisseur, Yolandè Rabè, kry karakters nuwe perspektief en die tonele pronk met kleurvolle interpretasie. Met Ankia Erasmus as Skoonlief en Stavros Moshonas as Die Ondier, is hierdie beslis nie ‘n uitstappie om mis te loop nie. Soos die roosblare val, raak die tyd te min. Kies net die girl, sodat die storie kan begin…

Mr and Mrs Normal
Performed by Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy. Director and Choreographer Daisy Spencer
Musical comedy / cabaret
24, 25, 26 October 19h30 | 26 October 15h00
Tickets cost R195

Standard Bank Ovation Award Winner! They’re back! Get ready for a hilarious night out with Mr and Mrs Normal, starring Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert. This sidesplitting cabaret show follows the misadventures of a ‘normal’ couple navigating love, life, and laughter. With Aaron’s quick wit and Lisa’s sassy charm, this dynamic duo will have you in stitches. Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of comedy, music, and mayhem.

Gimme Shelter Band: A Night of Rolling Stones Music
Performed by Gimme Shelter Band
Music
31 October 19h30
Tickets cost R220 / R200

The Rolling Stones are the world’s longest-running rock ‘n’ roll band and arguably one of the most influential bands of all time. Four of Cape Town’s top musicians pay homage to The Rolling Stones and have been performing to sold out crowds all over the Western Cape. Stones followers can expect to hear all their favourites, like ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’, ‘Honky Tonk Woman’, ‘Satisfaction’, ‘Paint it Black’ and ‘Wild Horses’ and even a few they’ve never heard before.


Bookings for all shows can be made at www.thedramafactory.co.za or contact 073 215 2290

With its fully licensed bar and cosy, welcoming atmosphere, The Drama Factory is the perfect venue to enjoy top-quality entertainment with a group of friends or family. The solar-powered invertor ensures the show will always go on, even when there is load-shedding!

Make a staycation of a visit to The Drama Factory, booking in with one of their wonderful accommodation partners. Spend the night at The Views Guesthouse, 185 on Beach or Majorca House to enjoy the beauty and many other activities on offer in the surrounding Helderberg region. Visit the website for further details.

The Drama Factory is situated at 10 Comprop Sq, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park, Strand, Western Cape. Parking is available at the venue.