The Afrikaans music show, PerspekTIEF, will be at the Theatre Arts on Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8.
This thrilling new production, created and performed by Gerard van Rooyen, brings a sharp, playful Afrikaans cabaret to Cape Town audiences.
Mr van Rooyen, originally from Bellville, presents a one-man show that showcases his unique creative voice. Drawing on elements of cabaret, clowning, and vaudeville, PerspekTIEF moves through a series of moments that reflect on everyday life with wit and unpredictability, allowing audiences to engage with familiar ideas in unexpected ways.
The production marks a shift into original work for Mr van Rooyen, who takes full creative control as writer, director, and performer. He combines live performance with reimagined musical elements and comedic storytelling to create an experience that is both entertaining and sharply observed.
Mr van Rooyen said that PerspekTIEF is an energetic Afrikaans show of music, word, and dance. “ Laugh and forget about the outside world as a six-foot clown from Transylvania takes you on an entertaining journey to broaden the way we look at the world. PerspekTIEF is calling,” he said.
Artistic director of Theatre Arts, Caroline Calburn, said their theatre creates a space for new artists to discover their artistic capabilities. “These artists will start shaping the cultural landscape of our future, theatre landscape,” she said.
PerspekTief will be staged at the Theatre Arts, located at the Methodist Church on the corner of Milton Road and Wesley Street in Observatory, on Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, from 7.30pm.
Tickets cost R200 for general admission and R165 for students, and can be booked online through Theatre Arts.
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