Frank Opperman and Gantane Kusch in 'Crybaby'.
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A three-year-old boy, Samuel, experiences a sudden loss of innocence when he is exposed to “the news” during an ordinary morning at a daycare centre.
In an instant, his world shifts as he transforms from a carefree child into a weary adult, overwhelmed by headlines, crises and the constant weight of global events.
The production uses absurd tragic comedy to explore how modern life and non-stop media exposure shape perception, forcing an awareness of suffering far earlier than it should arrive.
It reflects on how information overload can distort emotional development and blur the boundary between childhood and adulthood.
At its centre, the story interrogates what it means to grow up in a world defined by instability and constant breaking news. It highlights the strain of processing events that feel too large to carry, especially in a society where silence is rare and escape is limited.
On stage, Frank Opperman, Nicole Holm, Wian Taljaard, Gantane Kusch and René Cloete bring the story to life.
Where: KykNET-Teater in Foreshore.
When: Thursday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at 10am and 1.30pm.
This play follows Tessa, who suspects a so-called Lifetime Achievement Award is a polite way of saying her time is over.
She refuses to attend, while Thomas struggles to convince her otherwise. With lively performances from Holm and Smith, the story explores ageing, acceptance and emotional survival.
Holm is widely known in South African theatre and comedy for her long-standing stage work and collaborations in Afrikaans and English productions, where she has built a strong reputation as a performer with sharp comedic timing.
Smith is a South African actor recognised for his work across theatre and television, including appearances in productions such as "Suidooster".
Where: The Little Theatre at Hiddingh Campus.
When: Thursday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, at 8pm and 9am.
Langa, Xola and Andiswa reunite after 31 years at their mother’s funeral, only to find grief quickly turning into confrontation.
Her life, marked by illness, abandonment and long silences, leaves behind more questions than closure. Starring Mbulelo Grootboom, Thando Jikwa and Nicholate Mangqoza, the story unpacks buried trauma and fractured sibling bonds.
What begins as a farewell becomes a reckoning, as the siblings face painful truths while holding onto the fragile hope of understanding and healing.
Where: Galloway-teater at Waterfront Teaterskool.
When: Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2, at 2pm and 5pm.