A benefit evening will be held, celebrating the legacy of The Masque Theatre. This benefit evening will be held at Artscape on 19 March. It celebrates the legacy of The Masque while raising funds to invest in its future.
Waterfront Theatre School
A benefit evening will be held, celebrating the legacy of The Masque Theatre
The funds will assist the historic venue to continue its work presenting high-quality amateur productions, its programmes that promote skills development and its artistic engagement with the community as well as being a sought-after professional venue-for-hire. A night of fun, laughter and entertainment awaits with the line-up including Siv Ngesi as MC and performances by Jazzart Dance Theatre, Ted Faulkner and his band, Pinch of Celt, Siphokazi Jonas and Waterfront Theatre School.
“We are grateful to Artscape for their partnership support of The Masque, enabling us to hold this benefit concert to raise essential funds for our future,” says Yvonne Finch, Show Director and Trustee.
Siv Ngesi
THE MASQUE THEATRE ARTS BENEFIT will be presented at Artscape on Wednesday 19 March, starting at 18h30 with drinks, snacks and a chance to mingle with other arts aficionados ahead of the start of the performance at 19h30. Hosted by the incomparable Siv Ngesi as MC, for one night only, a range of South Africa’s most talented artists performs on stage to honour The Masque’s 65-year legacy while raising funds to secure its future.
popular local musician Ted Faulkner and his band, Pinch of Celt;
October Sky, with their unique fusion of rock, folk, Jazz and soul that defies categorization;
critically acclaimed producer, writer, poet and performer Siphokazi Jonas;
The College of Magic student SInalo Mtwana, won the Magicana Junior Magic Championships in two key categories;
Talented comedienne Nicola Hetz;
The high-energy, electrifying three-piece band, Blitzind;
the astounding talent of students from the world-class Waterfront Theatre School, who will perform a selection of dance and musical theatre.
The Masque is an iconic cornerstone of Cape Town’s cultural landscape
Enjoy performances by guests such as renowned South African Jazzart Dance Theatre; popular local musician Ted Faulkner and his band, Pinch of Celt, critically acclaimed producer, writer, poet and performer Siphokazi Jonas and the astounding talent of students from the world-class Waterfront Theatre School, who will perform a selection of dance and musical theatre.
Pinch of Celt
Finch added, “As custodians of the venue, we need to preserve and revitalise the building, as well as continue with our services to the community, cementing our place as an artistic beacon for generations to come.”
The Masque is an iconic cornerstone of Cape Town’s cultural landscape, celebrating over six decades of fostering creativity, inclusivity and community spirit. Founded by the visionary Bertie Stern, The Masque boldly stood as a beacon of inclusivity, one of only two theatres at the time that welcomed participants of all backgrounds through its doors.
The Masque is a vibrant and resilient community-driven venue
Home to many amateur theatre societies over the years, The Masque is a vibrant and resilient community-driven venue, encouraging voluntary participation in all forms of theatre by all people.
“We need to take The Masque into the next exciting 65 years, continuing our commitment to engaging, entertaining, educating and empowering our community,” says Daniel Enticott, Chairperson of The Masque.
Siphokazi Jonas
In addition to presenting high-quality amateur productions, its programmes promote skills development and artistic engagement with the community as well as being a sought-after professional venue-for-hire. Projects hosted by The Masque include a Youth Theatre Club for 8–16-year-olds; a range of theatre workshops; a playreading series and a Festival that provides the chance for writers to have their new scripts brought to life and film masterclasses.
“As a social and creative hub, we want to be the destination of choice for community theatre, from front-of-house, behind the scenes or on stage,” she concluded.
THE MASQUE THEATRE ARTS BENEFIT will be presented at Artscape on 19 March, starting at 18h30 with drinks and snacks followed by the performance at 19h30. Tickets cost R350. Bookings can be made at Webtickets
Finch said, “While The Masque has stood as a resilient cultural institution, surviving a dramatic fire and the COVID-19 pandemic, its future depends on addressing critical needs such as the maintenance of the building. Gather your friends and family to join us for a special evening of celebration and entertainment!”
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Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.
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