031 THEATRE FESTIVAL 2025

 

There is much excitement with the announcement of the annual 031 Theatre Festival coming to the Seabrooke’s Theatre at DHS from June 6 to 8!

Spearheaded by Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy (Macbob Productions) and Michael Broderick (Theatresmiths), this year’s 031 festival will feature various productions that are performing at this year’s National Arts Festival in Makhanda/Grahamstown, allowing theatre lovers a special sneak preview.

Seabrooke’s Theatre is located at Durban High School, Saint Thomas Road, Musgrave, Durban. 

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Programme-

 

Friday June 6:

I Can Buy Myself Flowers – 18h00

Becoming Benno – 20h00

 

Saturday June 7:

Ethel – 14h00

I Can Buy Myself Flowers – 16h00

Becoming Benno – 18h00

Comedy Games – 20h00

 

Sunday June 8:

ADHD – 14h00

Ethel – 16h00

Date Night – 18h00

 

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 I Can Buy Myself Flowers 

 

This year we are excited to welcome the acclaimed Cape Town actress, Erika Breytenbach with her one-woman show - I can buy myself Flowers! Taking its name from Miley Cyrus’ song that became an anthem for single women the world over, I Can Buy Myself Flowers is a one-person comedy drama featuring Natalie Jackson, an estate agent in her fifties, who entertains as she reflects on the ups and downs of relationships, children, professional life and her women friendships.

Written by Mike van Graan Directed by Toni Morkel

Performed by Erika Breytenbach

Produced by MVG Productions and Unlikely Productions

 

 

Becoming Benno

Know anyone immigrating? Then this show is for you.

Following phenomenal success at the Adelaide International Festival in Australia, Fleur du Cap & Best of the Adelaide Fest award winner, Ben Voss, will tour Becoming Benno to South Africa.

In this internationally-acclaimed heartfelt comedy, Ben is detained by border officials at Sydney Airport due to an issue with his Permanent Residency Visa. Will he be admitted or sent back to SA?

Becoming Benno is for anyone who has ever considered making another country home. 

With best-selling author John van de Ruit (of Spud fame) as dramaturge & South African theatre legend Michael Richard directing, Becoming Benno is an absolute gem. 

 

⭐️ Ethel ⭐️

Lisa Bobbert’s tribute cabaret to the incomparable Ethel Merman- the voice that defined Broadway. Get ready for Broadway brilliance as acclaimed actress, Lisa Bobbert presents, her latest one-woman cabaret tribute to the Queen of Musical Theatre - Ethel Merman. Celebrating her life, legacy, powerful voice and iconic performances in classic Broadway musicals.

Join Lisa as she pays tribute to Ethel Merman's remarkable career, performing beloved songs from Merman's extensive repertoire. From Gypsy to Call Me Madam, directed by Darren King, this show is a must-see for all musical theatre lovers.

  

Comedy Games 

In the olden days (1993) some crazy Drama graduates - inspired by the BBC TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? - put together a team of actors and created the hit theatre improv show - Comedy Games.

Now the original theatre show starring Patrick Kenny as MC is back with a hot new team of ISPA’s finest young actors.

Comedy Games is the show that lets you, the audience, write the script.

With fresh new games and a hot new cast from the ISPA,the audience can be guaranteed to be rolling in the aisle with laughter. \uD83E\uDD23 

 

ADHD 

Join Aaron McIlroy as he revisits one of his favourite one-man shows - ADHD!

Facts and theories are turned on their heads as we get a bird’s eye view into the chaotic and beautiful mind of Aaron McIlroy, who has lived with this ‘gift’ for the last half century. Quips Aaron: “If not exactly autobiographical, I certainly have inside information!”

The veteran comic’s hugely popular brand of humour has spiced up the theatre scene over several decades. Billed as a comedic steamroller without GPS, ADHD is scripted by Aaron McIlroy and Patrick Kenny, and directed by Kenny.

  

Date Night 

The 031 Theatre Festival is set to conclude on a high note with the hilarious musical comedy, Date Night, starring Aaron Mcilroy and Lisa Bobbert.

This side-splitting show will take place on Sunday, June 8 at 18h00 at The Seabrookes Theatre at Durban High School and promises to leave audiences in stitches.

Date Night is a musical comedy that explores the ups and downs of romantic relationships. With Aaron and Lisa's comedic chemistry and witty banter, this show is sure to delight couples and comedy fans alike.

 

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