Mike van Graan’s
MY FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS
opens at the Theatre on the Square for a two week run.
22nd August – 2nd September
with KIM BLANCHE ADONIS
directed by ROB VAN VUUREN and DANIEL MPILO RICHARDS
Theatre on the Square is thrilled to present the highly anticipated show, MY FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS, written by the acclaimed playwright, Mike van Graan. Following its successful premiere season at Artscape, which garnered overwhelming praise from audiences and critics alike, this multi-sketch satirical one-person revue will grace the Theatre on the Square stage from 22 August to 2 September.
MY FELLOW SOUTH AFRICANS continues in the tradition of Mike van Graan’s award-winning works, including Pay Back the Curry, State Fracture, and Land Acts. The play features a captivating performance by the exceptionally talented KIM BLANCHE ADONIS, who has received multiple accolades for her remarkable range and skills.
In this riveting show, audiences will experience a collection of older, updated, and new sketches, carefully curated to satirize and enlighten South Africa’s socio-political landscape. Under the direction of ROB VAN VUUREN and DANIEL MPILO RICHARDS, the production offers a thought-provoking and humorous journey through the complexities of South African society.
Reviews from the premiere season attest to the play’s brilliance and its ability to entertain, educate, and leave a lasting impact. Eddy Cassar, founder and producer of the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, declared the show an “absolute delight,” and Mansoor Jaffer from the Cape Cultural Collective hailed it as “political satire at its best.” Nancy Richards, former SAfm literature presenter, encouraged everyone to attend this profound, laughter-inducing production that leaves no one untouched.
Don’t miss this extraordinary theatrical event that promises laughter, introspection, and a profound appreciation for the complexities of our society. Tickets are available for booking through Computicket or directly at the Theatre on the Square box office by calling 011 883 8606.
