TREASURE - Follow Anna & Sophie on an exciting adventure, led by a beautiful little Dove. Leaving their usual lives and its’ disappointments, they go on trips through Garden’s, the Ocean &  Mountain tops. Along the way they discover special treasures.

You too can come and enjoy the journey, full of beautiful colours, a wonderful variety of music; which will leave you with joy and hope.  Where your Treasure is, there your heart will be.

'Don't mention the war! I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it' 

See Basil Fawlty and the rest of the Fawlty characters navigate their way from blunder to blunder in this hilarious live adaptation of the popular television series.

Join Habib Drama Studio for this fantastic two-part special! You won't wanna miss it!

Third Wheel Improv presents a night of improvisation and laughs.

This isn't your childhood bedtime story. Laura Wade’s adaptation of Alice takes the psychedelic DNA of Lewis Carroll and drags it kicking and screaming into the 21st century. Forget the pinafores and the tea parties; this is a high-octane exploration of grief, chaos, and the bizarre reality of growing up in a world that stopped making sense a long time ago. When the world aboveground shatters, Alice goes under. But this isn't a fairy tale—it’s a survival guide. After a sudden bereavement, she escapes through the rabbit hole, only to find a Wonderland that feels more like a fever dream curated by a glitching AI. It’s sharp, it’s cynical, and it’s unapologetically edgy. This is Carroll’s classic through a cracked lens—fast-paced, foul-mouthed, and fiercely modern. Laura Wade’s Alice is a riotous, heart-wrenching journey through a Wonderland that looks suspiciously like our own fever dreams. Expect the unexpected, embrace the absurdity, and don’t forget to mind your head.

Get ready for a night like no other! We’ve got not one but two shows happening on the same evening.

We kick things off with Special Agent Galactica lip syncing her way through A LADY AND (other people's) MUSIC. After the interval, get ready for some incredible live music with MORE THAN JUST LIPS.

Special Agent Galactica, the pink-haired creation of Jeffrey Johnson (Little Shop of Horrors), makes her South African debut right here, at the Masque!

A LADY AND (other people's) MUSIC is a lip sync “tour de force”, according to the Washington City Paper. It’s a  whimsical, music-filled romp through Earth’s songbook delivered in a way that only Special Agent Galactica can. Long before Lip Sync Battle was even a concept, Galactica has been slaying theatre audiences with her precision, wit, timing and talent.

MORE THAN JUST LIPS is a powerhouse live music set from Galactica and her band, Captain Satellite and the Escape Pods - and featuring her backup singers, the Space Cadettes. Audiences can expect a great selection of music ranging from Elton John to Bessie Smith. George Michael to Justin Timberlake. Bernadette Peters to Billie Holliday. And in case you were wondering, Captain Satellite is John McGuiness (Little Shop of Horrors).

“A TOUR DE FORCE! A Lypsinka-caliber performer!” Washington CityPaper 

“INTOXICATING! So SPOT-ON that the audience is swept up in her!” The Washington Post

“This agent’s act is special and NOT TO BE MISSED!”. The Washington Blade

Presented by Oops On PurpoSe

We’re at it again.

No scripts.

No lines.

No safety net.

Just bold, fast, completely made-up-on-the-spot comedy.

From scenes spoken entirely in questions…

To outrageously misused props…

To dramatic plot twists no one saw coming…

Expect high commitment. Big characters. Quick thinking. And moments that could never be repeated again.

Our host will be calling on you, the audience, for suggestions throughout the night, so bring your wildest ideas. And if you look particularly confident… you may just find yourself part of the action.

Every show is completely unique. What happens on stage exists for one night only.

Follow us on Instagram for teasers and updates: @oops.on.purpose

 Show Dates:

 20 March – Milnerton Playhouse - (tickets via Milnertonplayers.co.za)

 2 April – The Masque Theatre

Between Us Productions presents two plays from award winning playwright Gavin Werner.

Meeting Murphy

Debut Run

“... a phenomenal piece of writing.”  - “Meeting Murphy opens on a cliff edge… and never loosens its grip”

- Adrian Galley, Actor

Set on a remote hiking trail, Meeting Murphy follows a middle-aged man who comes face to face with his teenage bully. What unfolds is a gripping, darkly funny confrontation that interrogates masculinity, memory, and the lasting scars of schoolyard cruelty, while challenging easy narratives of victim and perpetrator, revenge and reconciliation and nature vs. nurture.

Written and directed by Gavin Werner

Cast: Brent Palmer and Chris Van Rensburg

Run time: 60 minutes

Spanish Steps

WGSA Award Winner For Best Produced Script  (2025) 

"[SPANISH STEPS] offers powerful and delightful insights into human dynamics …  a lovely real work, which will keep you focused and laughing throughout." - Robyn Sassen

A coming-of-middle-age comedy-drama, Spanish Steps traps Barry and Maureen in close quarters with nowhere to hide from each other - or themselves. As tempers flare and buttons are pushed, they become mirrors to one another’s blind spots in a sharp satire about the roles we play in society. Funny, uncomfortable, and unexpectedly moving, this award-winning play balances biting humour with genuine heart.

See www.spanishstepsplay.com for reviews.

Written by Gavin Werner (WGSA Award Winner, 2025)

Directed by Caroline Midgley

Cast: Dianne Simpson and Gavin Werner

Run time: 75 minutes

SCHEDULE OF SHOWS:

Meeting Murphy:

20h00 - Wednesday 8th April to Friday 10th April

20h00 - Friday 17th April and Saturday 18th April

18h00 - Saturday 11th April

18h00 - Tuesday 14th April to Thursday 16th April

16h00 - Saturday 18th April

Spanish Steps:

18h00 - Wednesday 8th to Friday 10th April

18h00 - Friday 17th April and Saturday 18th April

20h00 - Saturday 11th April

20h00 - Tuesday 14th to Thursday 16th April

16h00 - Satuday 11th April 

PLEASE NOTE:  Should you wish to book for both shows on the same evening, please contact admin@themasque.co.za or pop into the box office to book your tickets and receive a discounted ticket of R300 for both shows.

F Creations is back with the award-winning Your Perfect Life

Ever noticed how a woman is now expected to have a fulfilling career at the same time as raising a family? Really, she should have it all and be happy that she is now not only able to but expected to achieve everything. Add to this the stress of a 20-year high school reunion and you have two women stuck wondering whether or not their lives are a success.

Karlien and Caitlyn were close friends in high school but attending different universities and having to make grown up decisions just got in the way. It’s now twenty years later and they couldn’t be more different. One woman has the family, the other the career. Neither one is sure that they have what they want.

Your Perfect Life is a poignant and funny look at how life can take unexpected turns and how society judges us for dealing with it the best way we can. It’s also the recipient of two Standard Bank Ovation Awards - 2019 and 2021.

“I loved this show because it is so real. It reminded me of the many special people who have moved in and out of my life. And how, no matter if your path has been a career double-decker highway or an obstacle course to avoid stepping on Lego, the essence of being human remains.” - Sam Says

“Breytenbach and Wheeler have a great chemistry between them that is genuine to watch … An exposé of "perfection", F Creations has brought authenticity to the forefront with this endearing slice-of-life.” - Lindsay Kruger, Broadway World

“Loved this sassy, smart, funny comedy-drama. It’s fun, insightful, stylish; written with a wry eye … Your Perfect Life taps into an important discourse.” - The Cape Robyn

Presented by Shoreline Songs and the Cottage Club

The Masque Theatre  1st & 2nd May 2026

South Shore Festival is a Purely Roots Music celebration of the remarkable musicians of our Deep South community. For two intimate nights, fourteen bands and solo artists grace the Masque Theatre stage. Sharing their original songs and favourite covers, including songs that honour South African musicians who have shaped our musical landscape. Together, these performances proudly pay homage to the rich heritage and lively pulse of Roots Music.

Beyond the music, South Shore Festival recognises musicians as poets, storytellers, and cultural custodians. It is a space for listening, reflection, and appreciation — shining a gentle light on the dedication, creativity, and emotional labour that musicians offer the world. This festival invites audiences to experience music not simply as entertainment, but as a vital force that shapes identity, values, memory, and connection across the Deep South and greater Cape Town.

PLEASE NOTE:  Should you wish to book for both nights and receive a BIG 20% discount, please contact admin@themasque.co.za, or pop into the box office and book your tickets.

Bands playing as follows:

Friday 1st May

1. Mel Malisch band

2. Jenny, James & Neil

3. Robin Auld

4. Tripolee

5. Old Dogs

6. Glen Wolter & The Porchlights

7. Dax Butler band

Saturday 2nd May

1. Alec Griffiths 'Smoking Room

2. Dave Starke

3. Rosie Bruce band

4. Steve Walsh & Tonia Moller

5. Jamie Jupiter & The Streaky Beats

6. John Ellis

7. Nick Turner band

8. All bands “Jam”

The Masque and Milnerton Players are excited to present A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder

This razor-sharp, brilliantly funny, Tony Award-winning musical comedy is about ambition, inheritance, and just how far one man is willing to go to get what he believes he deserves.

Director: Kyla Thorburn

Musical Director: Barend Van Der Westhuizen

When the charming but penniless Monty Navarro discovers he is eighth in line to inherit the earldom of the wealthy D’Ysquith family, he sets out to improve his prospects - by eliminating the competition. One by one. With style.

Featuring a gloriously witty book, and a deliciously clever score, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is a fast-paced romp full of elegant mayhem, dark humour, and delightful surprises. A murderously good time awaits.

“The music … and the lyrics are as gut-bustingly clever as anything in The Book of Mormon… quite simply, it’s a bloody good time.” - Entertainment Weekly

“…morbidly hilarious” - USA Today

“Intelligent and merry, all the elements work splendidly from start to finish.” - BroadwayWorld