Laugh and reflect with ‘Defending the Caveman’ and other thought-provoking stage productions

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Laugh and reflect with ‘Defending the Caveman’ and other thought-provoking stage productions
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The upcoming production, performed by Craig Jackson and directed by Aurelie Stratton, was previously staged at Theatre on the Square in March.

Craig Jackson helms the one-man show, ‘Defending the Caveman’. Picture: SuppliedFor over three decades, “Defending the Caveman” has been entertaining theatregoers from around the globe.

To date, the Broadway hit has been performed in over 45 countries and has been translated into more than 30 languages.Unsurprisingly, it bagged several awards along the way, including the prestigious Olivier Award in London. Aside from “Defending the Caveman” being told from a woman’s perspective with Stratton on the director’s chair, it promises to be a one-of-a-kind theatre experience with timeless humour and sharp insight into relatable life scenarios.Where: Theatre on the Square.Cost: Dinner and show packages vary from R400 to R580 and can be booked through Computicket or the theatre on 011 883 8606 or 083 377 4969.

The production makes use of orality and multiple-point-of-view storytelling, monologues, satire, songs and excerpts from some of Sobukwe’s favourite poems as taken from his letters. Throughout the play, the cast moves between narration and the voicing of various characters, including the protagonist, in a way that grapples with a complex life and legacy.Cost: R100 to R200 through Webtickets. No under-14s allowed.This is a satirical play that parodies Tennessee Williams' “A Streetcar Named Desire”.

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