Play Things is South Africa’s hottest experimental performance space—where bold ideas are born and brave artists take the stage. Held monthly at Theatre Arts in Cape Town and regularly popping up at venues like The Masque Theatre, The Drama Factory, and the National Arts Festival, Play Things is where new voices and big names test fresh material in front of a live audience.
Past performers include rising stars and established names, with the likes of Lauren Beukes and Yaaseen Barnes having graced our lineups. The result is an electric, one-of-a-kind evening where anything can happen—and often does.
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Production Credits
Various
About the Artists
Founded at the beloved Alexander Bar and now produced by Cailyb Prinsloo and Sophie Joans, Play Things has become a creative home for over 100 artists, offering an essential platform for experimentation, collaboration, and growth. Whether you’re a comedian trying out a new bit, a poet unveiling a personal piece, or a theatre-maker refining a work-in-progress—Play Things is the place to play.
- Venue: Gymnasium
- Location: Victoria Girl's High School
- Ticket price: ZAR 120.00
- Programme type: The Fringe
- Genre: Theatre
- Duration: 60 minutes
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Ages:
PG (PARENTAL GUIDANCE)
- M - MATURE CONTENT, L - LANGUAGE
