Are you ready for some more fairytale magic from The Masque? This year, we're adding some spice to The Princess and the Pea!

Join us as we discover that the recipe for a true hero is a pinch of bravery, a dash of honour, a swig of dry humour and a teaspoon of something special. Princess Anika will need to learn the true meaning of how to be a just ruler, young Eli must figure out to how to stand up for himself and dear Stefan must realise that he's more than just his looks. Oh, and Pepper - the vivacious chef - is going to teach everyone how to rip up the recipe of life!

For this year's fairytale, we're adding plenty of local flavour with music from Freshly Ground, Jesse and Johnny Clegg, and Shekhinah. There's also a sprinkling of Shakira (you know which song we're talking about), Adam Lambert, Meghan Trainor and a bit of Disney thrown in to give something for everyone's tastebuds.

Join us as we stir things up and turn another classic fairytale on its head. This hearty show has got it all - singing, dancing, jokes and classic characters - something for everyone to slurp up and enjoy! Bring the kids and granny and grandpa to a matinee and experience the wonder of a fairy parade after the show, or gather your friends for a great night out filled with laughter. Whatever you choose - magic and fun are definitely on the menu!

Written and directed by Savannah Steyn

Musical direction by Lara Basson

Produced by Faeron Wheeler

Ryken Projects Presents: Teen Beach Production

Get ready to surf into summer with Teen Beach Production — a vibrant, musical stage experience brought to life by Ryken Projects!

When Max, a bold and adventurous surfer, and her upbeat boyfriend Brody are mysteriously transported into a 1960s-style beach movie, they’re thrown into a world of high-energy dance battles, colourful characters, and classic surfer-biker rivalry. But when unexpected villains — the cunning Lance Shore and the eccentric Dr. Atomix — threaten to destroy the fun, the surfers and bikers must join forces to save their world before the tide runs out.

Filled with catchy tunes, energetic choreography, and unforgettable performances, Teen Beach Production is a wave of laughter, excitement, and heart.

Whether you’re Team Biker or Team Surfer, grab your tickets now and join us at The Masque Theatre for a show that will leave you singing, dancing, and smiling all the way home! 

For January's play reading, we're delving into Your Perfect Life by Faeron Wheeler and Erika Breytenbach.

The evening will include a table read of the play by actors, followed by a discussion of the work. The discussion will be led by the host for the evening and a panel of experts. Input from the audience is most welcome!

About the play

A woman should have it all – a career and a family! But what if you don’t? Karlien and Caitlyn are at their 20-year reunion, bracing for the “What have you been up to?” questions. One has the family, the other the career. Neither is sure they have what they want.

More about the writers

Faeron Wheeler

Faeron has been involved in theatre and the stage since she was only three years old. She studied drama and dancing throughout her school years. She then went on to do a BA with a double major in Screenwriting and English before earning her Honours in Film Production from the University of Cape Town. In 2017, Faeron founded F Creations and has toured several productions across South Africa, winning 3 Standard Bank Ovation Awards at the National Arts Festival. She is also currently Head of Programming for The Masque.

Erika Breytenbach

Erika studied drama at the University of Pretoria and originally focused on educational theatre and puppeteering, with a special focus on disadvantaged communities. She has also spent several years teaching drama. Her theatre credits include The Wisdom of Eve, Inspector Drake and The Black Widow, The House Guest, Sunshine Boys, The Barretts of Wimpole Street, Unlikely Secret Agent, The Good Dad / Goeie Pa and I Can Buy Myself Flowers. Her production company, Unlikely Productions, has seen her and her productions garner numerous Fleur du Cap nominations and one win.

Flights, Felines & Holy Frights written and performed by Judith Herbig

Directed by Beryl Eichenberger

Flights, Felines & Holy Frights is a hilarious and sharply observant one-woman show chronicling a solo European journey gone gloriously wrong. At 63, Judith sets out on her long-awaited dream trip across Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris, and Köln—armed with overstuffed luggage, fragile optimism, and questionable Google Maps skills.

But instead of postcard moments, she finds holy statues in toilets, peeing cats, rooms the size of cupboards, aggressive street scammers, annoyed Uber drivers, and suspicious bananas. As she battles language barriers, physical limits, and absurd surprises, her inner monologue collides with reality in a riot of mismatched expectations.

Blending physical comedy, character impressions, song clips and photos, and storytelling, the show offers a laugh-out-loud meditation on travel, aging, independence, and the resilience it takes to keep dragging your suitcase forward—even when you’re lost, exhausted, and a swan is trying to steal your ice cream.

Pack your bags — and come laugh at her ridiculous mistakes!

Join Maestro Dr Mark Jennings for an enthralling afternoon of virtuoso guitar classics.  This acclaimed guitarist has won the hearts and minds of audiences for many years across the UK and overseas.  Known for his brilliant technique, stunning sounds and musicality, Mark will transport us to serene and dynamic and beautifully exotic musical landscapes, treating us to some of the masterpieces of Rodrigo, Albeniz, J. S. Bach, Tarrega  and others.  

http://markjenningsmusic.com/

‘A maestro of the guitar, a real treat to hear and appreciated by all.’  The Herald, SA.

“Lovely sound and such a natural sense of musicality …”  Craig Ogden (Royal Northern College of Music)

“Exquisite—bravo.”  Colin Cooper

(Guitar Magazine)

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.

Two nights only at The Masque Theatre - 5th & 6th February. Limited seats. Book your tickets today!

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.

South African atmospheric noise, drone, doom, sludge punk and post-metal trio, P+A+G+E+S, released their debut studio album, No More Can Be Done, on October 25th 2025. This will be the official album release show on Saturday, February 7th 2026, at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg, Cape Town.

On this evening, P+A+G+E+S will be joined by the gothic swamp existential blues of Emmaleen Tangleweed with Lliezel Ellick and the hauntingly cinematic dreamscapes of Constellatia.

PROGRAM:

 18:00 – Doors open

 19:00 – Emmaleen Tangleweed with Lliezel Ellick

 Changeover Break (15 mins)

 20:00 – Constellatia

 Changeover Break (15 mins)

 21:00 – P+A+G+E+S

 

 TICKETS [Limited capacity of 169 seats]:

 Early Bird (Limited - Quicket): R 100

 General (Quicket): R120

 Door: R150

 Event poster design and illustration by Frank Lunar.

 This event is by death independent.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Emmaleen Tangleweed with Lliezel Ellick

Songwriter Emmaleen Tangleweed is joined by cellist, Lliezel Ellick, in a cross pollination of acoustic styles. Unique drone-like cello is perfectly married to percussive banjo and resonator. A gothic swamp expression of existential storytelling and poetry awaits. “Tangleweed’s songs oscillate between homely and haunting in something of wide-screen quality.” - Simon Kirk, Sun-13

Emmaleen Tangleweed’s bandcamp: https://emmaleen.bandcamp.com/album/the-sun-will-still-shine-when-you-die

Constellatia

Constellatia is a metal band from Cape Town, South Africa, formed by Keenan Oakes and Gideon Lamprecht in September 2018. To date, the band has released two full-length albums, namely 2019's, The Language of Limbs, and 2022's, Magisterial Romance. 

The band's sound incorporates elements of post-metal, progressive rock and black metal with romantic, nostalgic and esoteric themes. The cinematic, dreamlike sequence of the music is the perfect backdrop for their lyrical musings that run the gamut between poetry and philosophy. Their third LP will be released in 2026.

Current Constellatia Line-up

Keenan Oakes (Vocals, Bass), Gideon Lamprecht (Lead guitar), Matthew Cox (Rhythm guitar), Jonathan Burgers (Drums)

Constellatia’s Bandcamp: https://constellatia.bandcamp.com/

P+A+G+E+S

P+A+G+E+S (FKA, ‘Morning Pages’, from 2014 - 2019) is a South African atmospheric noise, drone, doom, sludge punk and post-metal trio. They originally had their roots in post-rock & noise and, since 2017, pivoted toward a heavier, drudging tone. The members consist of Caitlin Mkhasibe (drums), Frank Lunar (bass), helo samo (guitar, vocals, sampling and textural noise).

P+A+G+E+S Bandcamp:  https://pagesdoom.bandcamp.com/album/no-more-can-be-done

The Masque presents A Valentine's Soiree - From Disney, With Love

This Valentine's, join us for an evening of love songs from everyone's favourite Disney movies. Our talented singers will entertain you with the likes of Some Day My Prince Will Come from Snow White, Love Is An Open Door from Frozen, Kiss The Girl from The Little Mermaid, and so much more!

What better combination than to spend date night at the theatre, enjoying live singing, delicious snacks from the bar and great company. And, of course, no one does love quite like Disney, so you're sure to feel the romance.

Your singers:

Claire Thomson

Jessi Faith Africa

Kay Mosiane

Kim Mortimer

Linley Meavers

Matt Esbach

Melissa Natalie 

Qondèa Avril Mkansi

Rufaro Mvududu

THE RETURN OF ELVIS DU PISANIE

Written and directed by Paul Slabolepszy

Performed by Ashley Dowds

 A story that moves from pure nostalgia, through extreme heartache, to unbridled joy...The Return of Elvis du Pisanie is all at once - sad, amusing and gloriously uplifting…! 

Tag line: Who would have believed that a simple act of switching on a car radio could change the course of your life!? 

Eddie du Pisanie - a forty-nine year old East Rand salesman - is retrenched and decides life is no longer worth living.  He writes a suicide note to his wife and is about to gas himself in his car in the garage, when he switches on the car radio.  The Elvis Presley song he hears does more than take him back 30 years - it recalls an event in his childhood that changed his life forever.  Abandoning - for the moment - the idea of suicide, he drives the 200 kilometre journey to the town in which he grew up, to a lamp post opposite the ex-Carlton Bioscope in Can we change our own destinies...?  “Elvis” du Pisanie is about to find out... 

Reviews:

https://thecaperobyn.co.za/review-ashley-dowds-delivers-a-tender-and-nuanced-performance-in-the-return-of-elvis-pisane/

https://www.eatplaydrink.capetown/play/theatre-doesnt-get-much-more-brilliant-than-elvis-du-pisanie/

https://robynsassenmyview.com/2024/05/25/review-of-the-return-of-elvis-du-pisane/

F Creations is proud to present a riotous, fast-paced romp through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays in just two hours!

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is returning to the Masque after 10 years, featuring the same crew from those pre-AI, pre-pandemic, pre-Siya and Rassie days. They're older and possibly a little wiser now - but still ready to hurtle through the Bard’s entire canon with irreverent wit, wild costume changes and hilarious audience interaction. 

From Romeo and Juliet to the comedies (all 16 in one go!) to an unforgettable deep dive into Hamlet, this production blends clever parody with genuine love for Shakespeare. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or brand-new to the Bard, this whirlwind performance guarantees non-stop laughter and unforgettable entertainment.