(Pics by Shelley Kjonstad)
Red shirt, glasses:
Patrick Kenny in “Comedy Games”.
Black jacket, scarf,
silver hair: Shannon Kenny in “Karen and Me”.
Rugby jersey,
headband: Aaron McIlroy in “Rugby Mad”.
Floral Hat: Toni
Morkel in “Cottonwool Kid”)
The Seabrookes Theatre at DHS: 4 – 14 June 2026
Programme out for Durban’s premier ten-day winter theatre
fest:
A rugby mad superfan; a teacher suspended from school; a
woman growing old disgracefully; a Bollywood-loving roti-making wife; a little
girl burdened by the pathological carelessness of her parents; a slew of woman
singers (Britney, Karen Carpenter, Alanis Morissette) – these are some of the
characters one can meet at the fourth annual family-friendly 031 Theatre
Festival to take place at the Seabrookes Theatre at DHS from June 4 until 14.
There are 11 productions on the programme for this year’s festival which promises a vibrant celebration of South African theatre, featuring a dynamic mix of comedy, drama, music, and solo performance. The theatre festival has been spearheaded by Lisa Bobbert and Aaron Mcilroy (Macbob Productions) and features an exciting and eclectic programme of shows – this time including shows from out of town.
Embedded in the festival is the student festival presented by International School of Performing Arts (ISPA) to showcase the extraordinary range and talent of ISPA’s emerging performers through three distinct productions.
The programme has been released – on offer is:
Cottonwool Kid
Performer Toni Morkel and director, Sylvaine Strike, have
woven together a narrative exploring the life of CK, a little girl burdened by
the pathological carelessness of her parents.
Thurs June11 at 18h00
Fri June 12 at 20h00
Sat June 13 at 14h00
Tickets R160 / R180. Running time 60 mins
Ms. B-haved
Written /performed by Sue Diepeveen and directed by Natasha
Sutherland: Sally Burkett is suspended from Littleman Junior School, rocking
the small school and town to its core.
Fri June 12 at 18h00
Sat June 13 at 16h00
Sun June 14 at noon
Tickets: R160 / R180. Running time 60 mins
Growing Old
Disgracefully
Celebrated international cabaret artist Tonya Koenderman
takes to the stage with a frank, funny, and delightfully irreverent look at the
trials and triumphs of ageing.
Sat June 6 at 16h00
Sun June 7 at 16h00
Tickets: R160 / R180. Running time 60
mins
Rugby Mad
Rugby takes centre stage in the high-energy, laugh-out-loud
one-man show. Written and performed by Aaron McIlroy.
Tues June 9 at 19h00
Wed June 10 at 19h00
Thurs June 11 at 20h00
Sat June 13 at 18h00
Sun June 14 at 14h00
Tickets: R160 / R180. Running time 60 mins
Roti Queen
Solo comedy by Shika Budhoo, directed by Dhaveshan Govender.
Marriage is a dance between love, sacrifice, and personal identity… and making
roti!
Sat June 13 at 20h00
Sun June 14 at 18h00
Tickets R160 / R180. Running
time 60 mins
Karen and Me
Shannon Kenny as Karen Carpenter, directed by Darren King,
with Alan Judd.
Sat June 6 at 18h00
Sun June 7 at 14h00
Tickets R160 / R180. Running time 60 mins
Jagged Little Tribute
Marion Loudon’s tribute to Alanis Morrissette, with band.
Sat June 6 at 20h00
Sun June 7 at noon
Tix R160 / R180. Running time 60 mins
Britney in the
Underworld
A one-woman cabaret starring Kaylee McIlroy and directed by
Lisa Bobbert.
Sat June 13 at noon
Sun June 14 at 16h00
Tickets R160 / R180. Running time 60 mins
ISPA 3RD YEAR STUDENT
FEST.
Age of Ubuntu
Third year student Damien Butt has written about Marcus, an
ordinary young man whose life is upended after he accidentally causes the death
of another person in a road incident.
Sat June 6 at 14h00
Sun June 7 at 18h00
Tickets R150. Running time 60 mins
Comedy Games
An improv comedy experience packed with quick wit, audience
interaction, and high-energy fun. Led by ISPA’s improv drama teacher and MC
Patrick Kenny.
Thurs June 4 at 20h00
Fri June 5 at 20h00
Tickets R150. Running time 60 mins
ISPA Student Showcase
Experience the next generation of musical theatre talent
with a comedy, dance, theatre and musical showcase presented by six third-year
students
Thurs June 4 at 18h00
Fri June 5 at 18h00
Tickets R150. Running time 60 mins
Good to Know:
031 Festival
The Seabrookes Theatre at DHS
June 4 – 14, 2026
Buy five tickets or more for a show, and get 10% discount
Off-street parking / Bar and refreshments / curated mini
festival market
Tickets through Webtickets
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