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Running Time: 75 mins
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A Coming-Of-Middle-Age Comedy-Drama
Two Unlikely Companions. Trapped in a Basement. Catastrophe or Epiphany?
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. Between the laughter you may find you shed a tear in hope of a real human connection.

WGSA Award Winner For Best Produced Script (2025) 

Written by: Garvin Werner (WGSA Award Winner, 2025)
Directed by: Caroline Midgely
Cast: Dianne Simpson & Garvin Werner

“Layering humour with deep emotion, there are laugh-out-loud moments and moments of raw vulnerability and audience discomfort, all held together by the superb acting of Gavin Werner and Dianne Simpson. “ - Sam Nupen

“This relatable struggle unfolds like a therapy session witnessed through laughter and tears. ” - Georg Knoke

"Werner is notably unafraid of asking (via his characters) brutally difficult questions or stating perspectives that go directly against the societal grain...”- Bruce Dennill

“A clever thought-provoking South African play …  that brought tons of laughter and gave us food for thought.” - Jocelyn Broderick

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

Check out spanishstepsplay.com for more.


Book for SPANISH STEPS by clicking the button of the date and time you wish to attend:
Thu 26th Mar 7pm R150 Fri 27th Mar 7pm R150 Sat 28th Mar 7pm R150 Sun 29th Mar 3pm R150

Running Time: 180 mins
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 This April, POPArt's easter holiday programme offers exciting activities like improvisation, movement & craft and theatre games. Designed to boost confidence, creativity, and social skills, the program provides a safe, fun environment where kids can learn, make friends, and enjoy their holiday.

The holiday programme for kids ages 4 - 8 Years is for one day only on 31 March from 9am - 12:30pm.  

At the end, a small (no pressure!) presentation / exhibition will be prepared and shown to the parents in the last 20mins of each day.  
(Parents are welcome in the room throughout).

Price includes a snack pack. 

We will check in with you after your booking with more info. 
A minimum of 10 and a maximum of 25 children will make this programme possible, therefore booking is essential. 





Book for KIDS APRIL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME : Ages 4 - 8 Years by clicking this button:
Tue 31st Mar 9am R350: Hurry! Only 20 tickets left!

Running Time: 300 mins
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This April, POPArt's easter holiday programme offers exciting activities like improvisation, movement & craft and theatre games. Designed to boost confidence, creativity, and social skills, the program provides a safe, fun environment where kids can learn, make friends, and enjoy their holiday.

The holiday programme for kids ages 9 - 13 Years for 2 days only on 1 & 2 April from 9am - 12:30pm on each day.  

Each day will feature a new arts session (or two). At the end, a small (no pressure!) presentation / exhibition will be prepared and shown to the parents in the last 20mins of each day.  (Parents are welcome in the room throughout). 

Book on the link below for to book for BOTH days of the programme at R 600. Price includes a snack pack.

We will check in with you after your booking with more info about your child. 





Book for KIDS APRIL HOLIDAY ART CLUB : Ages 9 - 13 years : FULL PROGRAMME by clicking this button:
Wed 1st Apr 9am R600: Hurry! Only 20 tickets left!

It's time for another official 30 DAY VUKA ACTOR CHALLENGE!

In the official challenge, POPArt - together with our awesome facilitation partners - provide a specialised 30 DAY programme to kick start your Vuka Actor Best Life. 

This April, we are theming facilitations around devising & making your own work. 

HOW DOES THIS WORK??? 
Every day for 30 days, you will receive a Vuka Actor Exercise, instruction or class via a daily email. These may be acting or vocal exercises, fitness classes or an instruction (that you can keep forever), and at least twice a week, there will be a live class taking place at POPArt or one of our partner spaces. 

Facilitator list coming soon...  
Vuka Actors also get access benefits and discounts to shows, events, classes throughout the month of April.

Once you sign up for the programme, we will send you the full overview of the 30 days for you will receive the full programme overview so you can plan your month. 

It is essential to book in order to sign up and receive your Vuka Actor Comms. 
Book below and we will send you all the programme info thus far for you to catch up!

Drop ins allowed at class rates listed on our site. FULL programme costs R 300. 

PS - we are going National with our friends at the Theatre Arts Admin Collective - so tell your Cape Town friends to WAKE UP!





Book for 30 DAY VUKA ACTOR CHALLENGE by clicking this button:
Wed 1st Apr 9am R300

Running Time: 300 mins
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Book on the link below for one day only for 9 - 13 Year olds. 





Book for KIDS APRIL ART CLUB : Ages 09- 13 Yrs : DROP IN DAYS by clicking the button of the date and time you wish to attend:
Wed 1st Apr 9:01am R350: Hurry! Only 10 tickets left! Thu 2nd Apr 9am R350: Hurry! Only 10 tickets left!

Running Time: 60 mins
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Griot, keeper of ancient knowledge, receives a story from the Gods; One ready to be remembered by

the world...

In a land coated in gold, Masenge is born carrying the soul of the Goddess Nomkhubulwane. When the

power inside him begins to bloom, reshaping him into the Goddess, the world responds with violence

never knowing the one they fear is the divine spirit they seek.

A myth that reminds us that Queer identities have always been sacred in African Spirituality

Features:

NALEDI THEATRE AWARD FOR BEST DIRECTOR OF A PLAY FOR 2016

STANDARD BANK YOUNG ARTIST FOR THEATRE 2016

MAIL & GUARDIAN's TOP 200 YOUNG PEOPLE 2018

Writing & Direction:  Siphumeze Khundayi

Set & Costume Design: Jade Bowers

Video and Projection Design:  Nicola Pilkington

Devising and Performance


Masenge & Nomkhubulwane: Tina Redman

Griot: Zu.





Book for Masenge by clicking the button of the date and time you wish to attend:
Thu 9th Apr 7pm R150 Fri 10th Apr 7pm R150 Sat 11th Apr 7pm R150

Running Time: 60 mins

The apocalypse will not be free.

A killer virus is destroying all the trees, the end of the world is near. A group of scientists and engineers have been brought together by a billionaire to try and find a cure. But what if saving the world doesn’t offer the best ROI. Making Wine in Scotland is an adventure, love story about a special tree, chess, bad jokes, the end of the world, the Milky Way, movies, grenades, very big doors, freshly cut nails, billionaires, corporate conspiracies and just a smidgen of hope.

Making Wine In Scotland is a dystopian, love story that explores how capitalism and climate change are inextricably linked. It’s a funny, sad, express train adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat and challenge how you understand the world.

The play premiered at the 2024 National Arts Festival and was an instant hit.

Ter describes the play as, “Two ordinary people’s fight against a system that is set up to make them fail. How do you fight the Titans and what difference can one person make?

“Ter Hollman's post-apocalyptic three-man show is by turns darkly comic, bitingly satirical, romantic, hopeful, and despairing. Making Wine in Scotland is a word-of-mouth hit on the fringe at the #NAF24 this year. See it if you can. It might just change your life.” - Fiona Snyckers

“Making Wine in Scotland effectively questions the extent to which the rich are willing to go in their quest for wealth, often done at the expense of the underprivileged and the planet itself. The play provides a provocative narrative combining humour and critique of society. It urges its viewers to reflect on the impact of capitalism on society.” Cue Magazine






Book for MAKING WINE IN SCOTLAND by clicking the button of the date and time you wish to attend:
Thu 21st May 7pm R150 Fri 22nd May 7pm R150 Sat 23rd May 7pm R150 Sun 24th May 3pm R150