Desribed as “drag comedy at its best”, Stuffed Turkeys features the inimitable Family Players in their usual cross-dressing Christmas craziness.
Starring Derek Pierce, Greg Baptie and Roland Stansell with three surprise newcomers, the show promises all the make-up, costumes, heels, fun and laughter that is synonymous with a Family Players show. Shirley, Liza, Bea, Cher, Christina — divas of stage and screen, old and new, are given that unique Family Players pizzazz.
Rhumbelow Theatre, Cunningham Avenue, off Bartle Road, from December 9 until December 11 and December 16 until December 18. Friday and Saturday shows at 8pm and Sunday shows at 6.30pm. Tickets are R100 at Computicket. The venue opens 90 minutes before each show so bring a picnic dinner. Cash bar and braai fires provided. Tel: 031 205 7602. Website: www.rhumbelow.za.net.
? Just for You is the title of a drama that debuts this week and adds a distinctive note to the Playhouse Company’s festive season line-up of live entertainment. Written and directed by Thami Sikhosana, Just for You is the story of some of those who left their homes and loved ones to migrate to the city.
The drama depicts their struggles to survive the tough urban living conditions and the toll this takes on them. But, despite adversity, the human spirit endures and suffering brings reward in the form of a final, life-changing stroke of good luck. It also shows how friendship triumphs through good and bad times. The cast includes S’busiso Shozi, San-dile Menze, Ndumiso Dlamini, Boy Ngema, Samukelisiwe Hlophe and director Sikhosana himself. The live musical backing is by Mduduzi Mahlobo on guitar, Elisa Sdumo Ngidi on bass, Sthembiso Ntuli on saxophone, Lucky Thango on drums, Eric Duma on trumpet and Lindelani Mathonsi on keyboards.
The Playhouse Loft on December 10 until December 17. Performance times are 6pm on Saturday December 10, 2.30pm on Sunday December 11, 7pm on Tuesday December 13 until Thursday December 15, with a final performance at 6pm on Sunday December 17. Tickets are R70 from Computicket. Tel: 031 369 9540. Website: www.playhousecompany.com.