The theatrical gem, “The Tramp”, starring multi award-winning Daniel Anderson, returns by popular demand to Theatre on the Square from 11 to 28 February 2026. The production, from the creators of the multi-award-winning Vincent by Wêla Kapela Productions, in association with Theatre on the Square, is soon to enthrall audiences again, as it
did in Johannesburg and Cape Town in 2025.
“The Tramp” reimagines the life of Charlie Chaplin through the eyes of his beloved alter ego –The Tramp—that endearing, bowler-hatted gentleman who captured hearts around the globe. This 85-minute two-hander, featuring Daniel Anderson and accomplished pianist, Paul Ferreira, promises a whirlwind ride of laughter, heartbreak and revelation.
with acclaimed director Amanda Bothma at the helm.
The critics have raved:
ROBYN SASSEN:
It’s a ten out of ten show! See it and it will touch you forever. THE TRAMP is an extraordinarily sophisticated mix of biography with song and persona with undercurrent. Daniel Anderson’s stage presence is a tonic… it will leave you with a song in your step and a tear in your eye.
BARRY MORISSE
Daniel Anderson’s stunning one-man cabaret doesn’t just resurrect Charlie, it excavates the heart-breaking human cost behind the world’s beloved silent clown. A fantastic show… it is theatre that reminds us why live performance matters.
Through a unique blend of popular music, silent film aesthetics, and Chaplinesque charm, “The Tramp” reflects on a bittersweet relationship between creator and creation—an exploration of how the iconic character shielded the deeply complex man behind the mustache.
As “The Tramp” looks back on Chaplin’s meteoric rise and eventual fall from grace, audiences are taken behind the curtain of fame: through Chaplin’s creative triumphs, political controversies, and tragic exile from America. From playful comedy to cutting political satire, the show digs deep into the fractured bond between man and myth— revealing how the advent of talking pictures silenced The Tramp and left Chaplin vulnerable to scandal and persecution.
“Life is tragedy in close-up, but comedy in long-shot.”
“The Tramp” is not just a story about Charlie Chaplin but about the duality of the artist, the pain of being misunderstood, and the price of being both adored and abandoned. It is a story of love, loss, betrayal—and the enduring magic of the silver screen.
TICKETS available at Webtickets: https://www.webtickets.co.za/
VENUE: Theatre on the Square, Sandton
DATES: 11– 28 February 2026 (Wednesdays to Sundays)
INFO:www.theatreonthesquare.co.za
Special group discounts and block booking arrangements for schools and special interest groups can be arranged.
