What's On at The Masque?
Battle of the Bands: High School Edition
16th June 2026
Battle of the Bands is an annual upliftment initiative by Interlace Uplift in collaboration with the Masque theatre. The event looks at providing mentorship and a learning opportunity for young musicians who are still in high school.
We select three bands from local high schools to collaborate with a professional band that is actively performing in the city. Each pro band member is then paired up with one of the high school bands, who they must coach to perform on the event day.
Last year we had bands from Muizenberg, Fishoek and Westridge participate. At the end of the event, each band walked away with a once in a lifetime experience, feeling supported by their community and some really cool prizes like a pro photo shoot.
Show your support for the future of our music industry by purchasing a ticket and showing up for the next generation of music.
Dead Dreams and a Drinking Problem
18th and 19th June 2026
Dead Dreams and a Drinking Problem is exactly that. A comedy show about chasing dreams, facing self-doubt, identity and drinking to numb the fear.
Robyn Dunlop is a woman over 30, past her prime, her dreams should be dead, but she is still dreaming! She hilariously explores why she developed a drinking problem instead of chasing her dreams and why she is most certainly not ready to give up yet!! Chasing dreams or drinking (just not as heavily)!
This to-the-point, honest, looking herself in the mirror exposition has Robyn calling a spade a spade, and a drinking problem a drinking problem in an awkward, bold and rampant stand-up comedy special.
Third Wheel Improv
20th June 2026
Third Wheel Improv returns to the Masque Theatre for the 5th time with their hilarious short-form improvisation show inspired entirely by audience suggestions.
To Kill A Hadeda & Crows
3rd July 2026
The Masque is excited to present an evening of murder mystery with two live-stage audio drama murder mysteries, 'To Kill a Hadeda' and 'Crows'.
You'll witness two 40-minute audio dramas as voice actors and a foley artist conjure up a radio play before your very eyes.
TO KILL A HADEDA
Get ready for a hilariously dark, razor-sharp reflection of modern South Africa where the only thing louder than the gossip is the local birdlife. TO KILL A HADEDA strips away the pristine, manicured veneer of luxury estate living to expose the chaotic underbelly of elite suburban dread. When a tyrannical body corporate chairperson is found dead, a high-strung security estate goes into lockdown, forcing the eccentric community to root out the killer before the police arrive. This murder mystery comedy is written by Matthew Kalil and stars Brett Fish Anderson, Charles Tertiens, Jana Coetzee and Shirley Johnston.
CROWS
Prepare for a tense, moving and unexpectedly sharp look into grief and survival on the fringes of Cape Town. CROWS strips away the quiet, meditative peace of a wetland sanctuary to expose the raw, colliding worlds of two strangers trapped in their own personal storms. When a grieving widow's quest for solace is shattered by a desperate young man's arrival, a secluded bird hide becomes a pressure cooker of dark secrets and shared trauma. As their confessions intertwine, a dark omen gathers across the water, heralded by crows. This darkly comic murder mystery is written by Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk and stars Shirley Johnston and Charles Tertiens.
More information: TO KILL A HADEDA
Setting: The pristine, manicured lawns of Avignon Security Estate. Present day.
Synopsis: Behind the secure gates of a luxury security estate, the body corporate chairperson is found dead with a pair of hedge clippers sticking out of her chest. For Jan, an ex-SANDF officer turned security guard, this means total lockdown. For the residents - an eccentric mix of elite oddballs, celebrities and nature lovers - it means their darkest secrets are about to be evicted. As the informal investigation heats up and the finger-pointing begins, one thing is clear: the killer is still inside the perimeter.
Directors: Matthew Kalil, Stephen Aspeling
Written by Matthew Kalil
Story by Matthew Kalil & Stephen Aspeling
Stars: Brett Fish Anderson, Charles Tertiens, Jana Coetzee and Shirley Johnston
More information: CROWS
Setting: An isolated bird hide in the wetland wilderness of Rondevlei nature reserve. Present day.
Synopsis: Daphne Dingle is mourning the loss of her husband, Lenny. She goes to her favourite bird hide in Cape Town to reminisce about their lives together and, hopefully, to spot a rare vagrant bird. Dawid, a young man from Pelikan Park is dealing with his own issues and comes to the same hide for some time away from his troubles. As their conversation develops, they reveal more of their lives. Meanwhile, across the vlei, crows and ravens begin to gather.
Directors: Matthew Kalil, Stephen Aspeling, Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk
Written by Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk
Stars: Shirley Johnston & Charles Tertiens
Baked Shakespeare - Romeo & Juliet
8th to 12th July 2026
South Africa's cult-classic theatre troupe, Baked Shakespeare, is in its 6th season (after sold-out runs across Cape Town, London, and the Edinburgh Fringe)! Join us for our chaotic take on the world's most famous love story: Romeo and Juliet.
Two star-crossed lovers from conflicting families fall into a reckless, all-consuming love and defy everyone to be together (think 2010s playlists full of Taylor Swift). Also: duels, banishment, and cruel twists of fate that spiral everything out of control!
Not really a tragedy (although it's very tragic), not really a comedy (although it's very funny), this is the most iconic ROMANCE ever written. Move over Twilight, Romeo and Juliet are in the house!
"The incorporation of cannabis and its heady effects within the performance, whilst seamlessly blending the rich language and complex emotions of Shakespeare’s plays, sets this play apart from the rest and is a novel way of bringing new audiences to the theatre." - CUE
Baked Shakespeare’s trippy take on Romeo and Juliet delivers electric chemistry, playful audience interaction (but no peer pressure we promise), outrageous musical numbers, and, of course … explosive sword fights, iconic moments, and a balcony that we can definitely afford to build!
Join our award-winning cast at The Masque Theatre for a psychedelic evening of classical performance with a twist, and some of the grooviest 420 vibrations imaginable. See for yourself why South Africa LOVES Baked Shakespeare (and why we were one of the "best/funniest shows in years" at the Edinburgh Fringe)!
Baked Shakespeare is a proudly weed-friendly show… and yes, the actors really do get high on stage, right before your very eyes!
If cannabis isn’t your vibe or you’re sensitive to smoke, we totally get it — this might not be your ideal night out. If you’re still curious, we recommend grabbing a seat towards the back for a more comfortable experience. Otherwise, this might be one to skip.
Book now ... while you still can.
THE STARS:
James Stoffberg
Ella van der Riet-Field
Jason Bailey
Caleb Swanepoel
Asanda Mngadi
Peace Train - The Life & Music of Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam
13th to 15th August 2026
Following multiple sold-out performances, Peace Train returns to the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg for three shows only from 13-15 August.
Climb aboard the Peace Train - a heartfelt journey through the songs and story of Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam.
Step into the enchanting world of Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam through a captivating three-artist performance, blending his iconic songs with moving scenes from his life, celebrating the transformation and spirit of a music legend.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Nur Felix stars as Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, joined by multi-talented musicians and actors Vincent Meyburgh and Lynne Poulsen.
Directed by Fleur du Cap recipient Brent Palmer, the trio perform classic hits while bringing his powerful story to the stage.
Three nights only at the Masque Theatre, Muizenberg - 13, 14 and 15 August.
Terms & Conditions:
Peace Train is a family-friendly, all-ages event.
Tickets purchased for the event are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. In the event you
are unable to attend you may gift your ticket to someone else.
Mel die Storieverteller - Internet Senasie
26th September 2026
In 2023 het nuuskierige gehore opgedaag om te sien hoe internetsensasie, Mel die Storieverteller in lewende lywe op ‘n verhoog lyk. Nou stroom almal na haar vertonings want Mel is toe skreeusnaaks in die regte lewe ook (vir mans en vroue). In haar derde komiese een-vrou vertoning, Internet Sensasie, gaan gehore uitvind dat Mel nou kan sing ook.
Mel deel uit eerstehandse ervaring stories vanuit die elektroniese oerwoud vol aandagsoekers en liggelowiges: Oom Riekert se groot fout, ‘n beplande vuisgeveg in ‘n taai plek met die naam KuduKraal, hoe ‘Mel die Storieverteller’ ontstaan het en die siekte op haar voorkop.
Die stories is vars, onverwags en bleddie belaglik, maar blykbaar alles waar, wel, so sê Facebook, en ons almal weet wat op die internet staan is ‘n feit, maar kan betwyfel word, tensy jy dit wil glo!
Vertoning duur: 80 minute (Geen pouse)
Styl: Komiese Storievertelstyl
Ouderdomsbeperking: Geen onder 13’s
Venue: Masque Theatre
Adres: 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945
Kaartjieprys: R220pp
Deure open: 18:30
Vertoning begin: 19:30