From the mielie fields of a conservative South African farming town to the bright lights of musical self-discovery, Home in Time for Lunch is a funny, tender, and musically rich one-man show that charts one young man’s journey toward identity, pride, and being on time for lunch.

Armed only with a pocket watch, a prayer or two, and a secret obsession with Broadway cast albums, our unnamed hero must navigate a world of church bazaars, stoic dads, matchmaking Tannies, and the crushing weight of silence. Along the way, he plays every character he encounters with sharp wit and aching honesty—from his God-fearing mother to his emotionally elusive father—using only a chair, a hat, and his imagination.

This fast-paced and moving solo show is structured around some of Stephen Sondheim’s most iconic songs, including Giants in the Sky, The Ladies Who Lunch, Send in the Clowns, Not While I’m Around, and Being Alive. With musical interludes that elevate the narrative and monologues that blend poignant introspection with laugh-out-loud hilarity, the show captures the heartbeat of small-town life, the ticking of time, and the moments that make us who we are.

A story of secrets, songs, and self-acceptance, Home in Time for Lunch is ultimately a joyful celebration of growing up, coming out, and finally stepping into the spotlight.

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