Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands

31/05/2025

17/04/2025

Important Update
The Stage is Yours showcase is postponed — but not cancelled!

This gives us more time to refine our planning and build with even more like-minded organizations to make the event bigger, bolder, and more impactful.

Thank you for your continued support — we’ll be back with updates soon!

11/04/2025

We've kept this under wraps long enough - The Stage is Yours event announces the prizes and a special invitation to our audience members 😀

🔥 LIVE AUDIENCE VOTING! 🔥

🙌 This is YOUR moment to shape the future of theatre.
Be part of a historic first where the audience doesn't just watch — they directly influence which act gets elevated.
Your voice. Your vote. Your chance to uplift emerging actors and give them the confidence boost of knowing the public believes in their talent.

💥 The audience-chosen act will receive a special prize too! 💥

🎟️ You don’t want to just hear about it — you want to be IN the room.
Join us for a night of unforgettable talent, real opportunities, and history in the making.

WHERE: The Outlore Base on 80 Hout Street, Cape Town City Centre 8001
WHEN: 17 April 2025
TIME: 19:00 (doors open at 6:30)
PRICE: R150 on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/310729-the-stage-is-yours/ #/

10/04/2025

M✨ Something bold is taking the stage — and you’re invited. 🎭🔥

The Stage is Yours is a live celebration of raw talent, fearless storytelling, and the future of South African theatre — all created and performed by young, passionate stagehands, writers, musicians, and performers aged 18–35.

Expect powerful performances. Fresh voices. Original stories. Music that moves. And energy that’s unmatched.

📅 17 April 2025
📍 The Outlore Base, 80 Hout Street, Cape Town
🎟️ Tickets are R150 on Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/310729-the-stage-is-yours/

Come feel the pulse of tomorrow’s theatre, today.
Let’s make history — together.

09/04/2025

📺 We’re featuring on 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗧𝗩.
Catch a Sneak Peek of 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙄𝙨 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨 Showcase coming to the Outlore Base on the 17th of April 2025!

Watch the live performance by one of our talented performers, part of the 12 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 6-𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲.

WHEN: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 10 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 2025
TIME: 16:00 – 17:00
WHERE: 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗧𝗩 – 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 263 on DSTV or 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗶𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: https://freevisionplay.co.za/live/260/Cape-Town-TV

Get a taste of the raw talent and creativity coming to The Outlore Base!
👉🏾 Get your tickets now: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/310729-the-stage-is-yours/ #/

Follow the journey of bringing emerging talented creatives together for one powerful showcase.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. - Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands

07/04/2025

CALL EXTENDED! You asked, we listened — the creative callout deadline has been extended to TOMORROW, Tuesday 8 April 2025 at 5PM!

We want to make extra sure EVERYONE has a chance to shine and debut their talent — whether it's singing, dancing, acting, writing, acrobatics, puppetry, beatboxing, live drawing, spoken word, pole artistry, or something we’ve never even heard of!

This is your sign. Submit a 1-minute video introducing yourself & showcasing your talent around this month’s theme:
✨ "Social Inequality – Bridging the Gap" ✨

If selected, you'll co-create a 6-min piece with fellow artists and perform LIVE at Outlore Base on April 17th!

Prizes?

Free 4-week drama course with Warrick Frank Drama Academy

Mentorship from industry experts

A chance to headline a 2025 production by Botle Ba Matsoho Guild!

Deadline: Tuesday, 8 April at 5PM
Submit here: https://forms.gle/LDuCE8qRwSSMDvWA7

Let’s break the mold and make magic.

03/04/2025

🌟 CALLING ALL CREATIVES! 🌟

Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands, in partnership with Warrick Frank Drama Academy, presents "The Stage is Yours!" – an electrifying talent showcase designed to elevate young performers aged 18-35!

This isn’t just a show; it’s a movement! With the powerful theme "Social Inequality – Bridging the Divide," we are looking for bold, creative, and fresh voices ready to take the stage. Whether you're an amateur or a seasoned pro, this is your chance to shine, receive mentorship, and showcase your unique talent in front of a live audience.

🎭 HOW TO APPLY
🎥 Submit a 1-minute self-tape showcasing your interpretation of "Social Inequality – Bridging the Divide."
🎤 Rap. 🎶 Sing. 💃 Dance. 🎭 Perform. ✍Write 🎨 Even sketch it out! Show us your art, your way!
📽️ Include a short intro video introducing yourself and your art form.

📅 Deadline: Saturday, 5 April 2025, 17:00
🔗 Submit here: https://forms.gle/QNBXoSQJeVegaYzQ9

💡 WHAT’S NEXT?
✔️ Selected artists will be placed into interdisciplinary groups announced on the 6th of April 2025.
✔️ Each group will collaborate on a 6-minute showcase piece for the grand event!
✔️ Mentorship workshop on 12 April 2025 – featuring industry pros like Warrick Frank!
✔️ The final live showcase will take place on 17 April 2025 at Outlore Base!

🎭 Standout performers will get the chance to headline a future Botle Ba Matsoho production!
🎓 Winners will receive four-week drama and performance training program sessions with the Warrick Frank Drama Academy!

📢 DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! This is your moment to take centre stage, break boundaries, and make your mark! The stage is waiting for YOU!

18/03/2025

🎭 Watch the Last Night of Misplaced Shoes – 19 March 2025! 🎭

✨ About the Show:
What happens when two best friends wake up in each other’s bodies? Misplaced Shoes is a sharp-witted drama-comedy that delves into cultural complexities, friendships, and identity politics—all through a hilarious body swap!

After making waves at the 2024 National Arts Festival, Misplaced Shoes has now made its Cape Town debut at Outlore Base!

This is just the beginning! The Matsoho Rise Project will present new, socially relevant theatre every month, featuring fresh talent aged 18-35. Be part of this exciting movement!

📍 Venue: The Outlore Base, 80 Hout Street, Cape Town City Centre, 8001
⏰ Time: 19:30
🎟️ Price: R150 pp | R120 pp (group bookings of 5+)
🎫 BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/299582-misplaced-shoes #/

🔹 Don’t miss this milestone moment in South African theatre! 🔹

16/03/2025

🎭 Watch Misplaced Shoes – A Multilingual Theatrical Adventure! 🎭

What happens when two best friends wake up in each other’s bodies? Misplaced Shoes is a sharp-witted drama-comedy that explores cultural complexities, friendships, and identity politics—all through a hilarious body swap!

After debuting at the 2024 National Arts Festival, Misplaced Shoes makes its Cape Town debut at Outlore Base on 17, 18, and 19 March 2025.

This show is the first of many productions through the Matsoho Rise Project, where a new set of young stagehands, aged 18-35, will create fresh, socially relevant theatre every month. Don’t miss out—join us for this exciting new chapter in local theatre! 🌍🎭

Venue: The Outlore Base, 80 Hout Street Cape Town City Centre 8001
Time: 19:30
Price: R150 pp or R120 pp for group bookings of 5+
BUY TICKETS HERE: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/299582-misplaced-shoes #/

15/03/2025

RADIO INTERVIEW ALERT! 📻🎭

Set your alarms! ⏰

Tomorrow, 16 March 2025, at 8:45 AM, tune in to Cape Talk 567AM as the incredible Sara-Jayne Makwala King sits down with Bokang Ntsutle, CEO of Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands.

They’ll be diving into the Guild’s upcoming works and the much-anticipated Misplaced Shoes, running 17-19 March 2025.

You won’t want to miss this insightful conversation about theatre, young talent, and the future of stagecraft in South Africa.

📡 Cape Talk 567AM | 8:45 AM | 16 March 2025

Turn those alarms on and get ready! 🎙️✨

13/03/2025

🎙️ RADIO ALERT! 🎭

Catch us LIVE today on Bush Radio 89.5FM’s Everyday People Drive Time with Lerato Mashile at 16:30! 🚗🎧

One of our incredible Misplaced Shoes actresses, Phiwe Manata, and the founder of Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands, Bokang Ntsutle, will be talking all things theatre, storytelling, and what to expect from this exciting two-hander production!

Tune in and be part of the conversation! 🔥🎭 .5FM

12/03/2025

What’s On!

Botle Ba Matsoho Guild of Stagehands has an upcoming play this month called Misplaced Shoes.
Freaky Friday: The South African Edition – What Could Possibly Go Right?

Misplaced Shoes, written by Bokang Ntsutle, is a trilingual comedy performed in English, Afrikaans, and IsiXhosa—guaranteed to have you laughing in three different languages!

Set in a vibrant small town in the heart of South Africa, the play follows Ayanda and Chantel, two best friends whose lives take an unexpected turn when they swap roles in a comedic yet poignant exploration of friendship, identity, and societal expectations. As they navigate each other's worlds—dealing with overbearing mothers, cultural clashes, and personal aspirations—they uncover hidden truths and discover the complexities of their own identities.

📅 Dates: 17, 18, and 19 March 2025
📍 Venue: The Outlore Base, 80 Hout Street, Cape Town City Centre, 8001
⏰ Time: 19:30
🎟 Tickets: Available at https://www.quicket.co.za/events/299582-misplaced-shoes #/