What's On at The Masque?

The Rouge Revue presents: Lights, Camera, Pasties!
25th July 2026
Lights, Camera, Pasties! celebrates the feminine in all of her exquisite and varied forms. Expect a night of bold creativity, playful glamour, and plenty of tease — where the empowering art of burlesque invites performers to take up space, own their stories, and shine unapologetically before your eyes.
Saturday, 25th July
The Masque Theatre, Muizenberg
Doors 6pm|Show 7pm
Tickets from R250
Featuring group performances by Lady Magnolia’s Bevy of Beauties and The Rougettes and spellbinding solos from:
Belle Bottom
Cherry Lesque and Annaconda
Dr Spice C and Tenacious Tease
Gigi Jones
Hot Thini
Minxie Mooncat
Nubia
Ruby Rouge
Satine
The Audjazzity
Zahava
Dress to impress!
As always, a portion of proceeds will be donated to Rape Crisis. Additional contributions are warmly welcomed.
Founded in 2010 by Lady Magnolia, The Rouge Revue is Cape Town's longest-standing burlesque school and performance company. More than just a dance studio, it is a vibrant community where women of all ages, backgrounds, body types, and experience levels are encouraged to embrace their individuality, celebrate their sensuality, and discover the joy of taking up space. Through classes, workshops, and theatrical productions, The Rouge Revue nurtures confidence, creativity, connection, and self-expression, while showcasing the transformative and empowering art of burlesque. Since 2015, the company has also raised over R288 000 for Rape Crisis through its annual charity event, The Grand Exhibition, combining entertainment with a commitment to meaningful social impact.

Off the Scale: The Musical!
31st July, 1st & 2nd August 2026
Part choir show. Part musical theatre. Completely Off The Scale.
Performed by Cape Town's own Off The Scale Choir, this original production brings together iconic hits from Broadway and the West End within a story of brave beginnings, audacious dreams and stepping into the spotlight. Off The Scale: The Musical celebrates women, music and the joy that happens when people step beyond their comfort zones.
Whether you're a musical theatre lover, a choir enthusiast or simply looking for an evening that will leave you smiling, laughing and perhaps shedding the odd tear, this is a show that will strike all the right notes.
Serious vocals. Serious fun.

Cape Town Drama Eisteddfod 2026
7th to 9th August 2026
Get Ready for an Unforgettable Celebration of Theatrical Talent!
Experience the vibrant energy as students from across Cape Town take centre stage in the 2026 CPT Drama Eisteddfod.
Join us for an exhilarating showcase packed with inspiring poetry, captivating group performances, and riveting monologues.
Celebrate the creativity, passion, and artistry of Cape Town’s brightest young performers in an event that promises to be both powerful and unforgettable. Don’t miss this spectacular tribute to the next generation of theatre stars!
Schedule of Performances:
Friday 07 August 2026
Class 1: 13:00 - 14:00
Class 2: 14:30 - 16:30
Class 3: 17:00 - 18:30
Class 4: 19:00 - 21:00
Saturday 08 August 2026
Class 5: 11:00 - 12:30
Class 6: 13:00 - 14:00
Class 7: 14:30 - 16:15
Class 8: 16:45 - 18:15
Class 9: 18:45 - 21:00
Sunday 09 August 2026
Class 10: 13:10 - 15:00
Class 11: 15:25 - 17:00
Class 12: 17:30 - 19:00
Class 13: 19: 30 - 21:00

Celebrating Women Who Protect Life: Featuring the Cape Town Premiere of Stunning Pigs
10th August 2026
Omni Wellness Media presents a full-day Women’s Day public education and celebration event at The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg.
The programme brings together documentary film, South African food-system education, animal protection, live music, women’s recognition, vegan entrepreneurship and conscious community.
Guests may attend one individual session or reserve seats for the full day.
What Feeds Us
10:00 to 12:00
A screening and public conversation exploring animal agriculture, South African food systems and the people creating more compassionate and sustainable ways of nourishing communities.
The session will include reflections and discussion with invited guests connected to food growing, community resilience, women-led agriculture and plant-based change.
Stunning Pigs: Cape Town Premiere
12:00 to 13:30
The Cape Town Premiere of Stunning Pigs, presented in association with Beauty Without Cruelty South Africa and G.A.R.D.
The documentary investigates pig gas stunning and the realities hidden within industrial animal agriculture.
The screening will be followed by short reflections, discussion and practical ways for audience members to support animal-protection work, become involved in advocacy and help expand public awareness.
Voices for Women Showcase and Awards Ceremony
14:00 to 16:30
A celebratory Women’s Day programme featuring live singers, speakers, certificates, awards and special recognition for women and organisations protecting animals, people, communities and the planet.
The session will celebrate women’s leadership, animal advocacy, vegan entrepreneurship, community service and positive social change.
Selected singers will perform inspirational songs that celebrate women, dignity, courage, healing, hope and empowerment.
The programme will also include formal recognition of women-led organisations, community leaders, campaigners and businesses contributing meaningfully to a more compassionate society.
VEGAN FOOD
Vegan Streetfood will be promoted as the event’s Official Vegan Food Partner.
Vegan food will be available for purchase throughout the day, subject to the final food-truck permissions and operational arrangements being completed.
Vegan Streetfood will also be formally recognised during the Voices for Women Showcase and Awards Ceremony.
PRESENTED BY
Omni Wellness Media
The Stunning Pigs feature is presented in association with:
Beauty Without Cruelty South Africa
G.A.R.D
FULL-DAY ACCESS: Guests wishing to attend all three sessions may contact admin@themasque.co.za before Friday, 7 August 2026 to request a 33.33% discount code. The discount reduces each R150 session ticket to R100, bringing the total full-day cost to R300. A separate ticket must be reserved for each session.
AGE GUIDANCE
Recommended for audiences aged 13 and older.
Some documentary content addresses animal suffering, industrial farming, animal agriculture and ethical issues that younger viewers may find distressing.
Guests under the age of 18 should attend with a parent, guardian or responsible adult.

Peace Train - The Life & Music of Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam
13th to 15th August 2026
NEWSFLASH!!! DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND A MATINEE SHOW HAS BEEN ADDED ON SATURDAY, 15TH AUGUST 2026 AT 2:30PM - BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
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.

One-Act Play Festival
20th, 21st & 22nd August 2026
The Masque is proud to present the 2026 One-Act Play Festival!
Featuring four original one-act plays by local playwrights, this year's festival offers an exciting programme of brand-new local theatre. Across comedy, drama, suspense and mystery, audiences will encounter compelling stories, memorable characters and fresh perspectives from new and established writers.
More than just a performance, each festival session concludes with a hosted discussion featuring the playwrights, directors and casts of the two plays just presented. Audience members are invited to join the conversation, share their thoughts and gain insight into the creative choices behind the work.
Whether you're passionate about theatre or simply enjoy discovering new stories, the One-Act Play Festival offers a rare opportunity to experience new writing while helping shape its future.
The schedule:
Thursday 20 August 7:30pm - The Black Bird and Bottle Service
Friday 21 August 7:30pm - An Unexpected Guest and Lady Marmalade
Saturday 22 August 2:30pm - An Unexpected Guest and Lady Marmalade
Saturday 22 August 7:30pm - The Black Bird and Bottle Service
The line up:
The Black Bird - written by Clive Myburgh and directed by Kerith Coulson
Looking for somewhere to be alone, a young couple retreat to a remote bird hide deep in the forest. There, they find an elderly birdwatcher enjoying a peaceful morning. What begins as an unlikely encounter takes a dark turn when the old man becomes convinced a terrible creature is hunting them from the skies above.
As fear, suspicion and uncertainty take hold, the line between reality and imagination begins to blur, and the young couple must find a way to escape the threats both inside and outside the hide.
Suspenseful and deeply moving, The Black Bird is a haunting exploration of the things we fear losing most.
Bottle Service - written by Savannah Steyn and directed by Andrea Grant
A Mommy and Me class. Two babies. Two overwhelmed men. What could possibly go wrong?
When successful businessman Michael and easy-going Caleb find themselves stranded together in a room full of seasoned parents, survival quickly becomes a team effort. Between disastrous sing-alongs, parenting mishaps and the ever-present threat of public embarrassment, the pair form an unexpected bond while trying to keep their tiny companions alive, happy and relatively clean.
Funny, warm and unexpectedly moving, Bottle Service is a heartfelt comedy about modern fatherhood, chosen family and the small moments that can change a life.
An Unexpected Guest - written by Lindy Wilson and directed by Kaulana Williams
Set against the backdrop of 1965 America, An Unexpected Guest follows three young South Africans whose lives have been shaped by the struggle against apartheid.
When a troubled former activist arrives unannounced at the Virginia cottage of newlyweds Mark and Justine Rutherford, their fragile sanctuary begins to unravel. As the Civil Rights Movement gathers momentum around them and the Vietnam War looms ever closer, memories of home intrude and painful truths emerge.
Moving between the personal and the political, this thoughtful and deeply human drama explores loyalty, identity and responsibility, asking what happens when ideals collide with reality—and whether friendship can survive the burden of betrayal.
Lady Marmalade - written by Kudzai Mhangwa and directed by Tanya Smith
Every year, on the anniversary of her death, the legendary dancer Lady Marmalade is said to return to the graveyard where she is buried to perform one final dance.
When rumours of the famous dancer's return draw aspiring ghost hunter Elisa and her deeply sceptical mother to a lonely graveyard, an unusual cast of ghost hunters, sceptics and family members soon find themselves caught up in a mystery that refuses to stay buried.
Filled with sharp humour, eccentric characters and unexpected twists, Lady Marmalade is a light-hearted comedy about legends, obsession, and the stories we choose to believe.

Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist
5th September 2026
Andre The Hilarious Hypnotist makes his yearly return in 2026 with “Planned Pandemonium”
After 35 years on stage, Andre is back on tour in 2026 with a bold new show: “Planned Pandemonium.” This year marks a clear shift in direction while staying true to the core idea that built his reputation.
Andre sees himself as both a comedian and a hypnotist. With years of drama training behind him, his performance is built on timing, structure, and real connection with the audience. The goal is simple: a genuinely funny night out where people can sit back, relax, and actually enjoy themselves.
The idea behind the show hasn’t changed: the audience becomes the show. Volunteers step into the spotlight and become the stars of the night. What’s different this year is the structure. The show features a wide range of new routines, mixed with the strongest material from past performances.
For those who’ve followed Andre over the years, this isn’t a reinvention. It’s a refinement. A consolidation. It combines what worked, what evolved, and what still delivers. The result is a fast-paced, unpredictable experience based on moments tested in front of real audiences.
No two performances are identical. Each show depends entirely on who’s in the room. Their personalities shape what happens on stage. The show is designed with a family audience in mind. However, only people aged 16 and older can volunteer to come on stage.
Participation is always voluntary. No one is pushed, pressured, or singled out against their will. Andre is strict about this. Everyone who steps on stage does so because they genuinely want to. While many people come hoping to determine whether hypnosis is “real,” Andre doesn’t try to persuade anyone of anything. Instead, he asks the audience to relax, suspend disbelief for a while, and simply enjoy the experience. After the show, the question remains theirs to answer: were the volunteers truly hypnotised, or was something else at play?
Skepticism is normal—and welcome. Andre addresses it openly. He also makes one thing very clear: in 35 years, he has never paid anyone to take part in a show. That’s not changing now. “Planned Pandemonium” is the one show where the audience doesn’t just watch the action; many become part of it, even if only for one evening.
Andre wishes to emphasise that, although his show is not specifically aimed at one language, he recognises that we live in a very diverse country. Therefore, the show is structured so that both languages — Afrikaans and English — are included throughout the entire performance.

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
