On the Boards

● The Chekhov Season: The Mechanicals theatre collective is celebrating Chekov at the Intimate on Hiddingh Campus from July 24 until September 7. The plays are in Afrikaans ( Die Kersieboord directed by Sandra Temmingh) and in English ( The Bear and The Proposal directed by Chris Weare). The fantastic cast includes Oscar Petersen, Tinarie Van Wyk Loots, Adrian Collins, Gina Pauling, Matthew Roberts, Carel Nel and Roxanne Blaise. The productions will be on alternate nights, Tuesday to Saturday, at 8pm, Bookings www.webtickets.co.za. ● A lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur: The Milnerton Players is staging this comedy by Tennessee Williams at the Milnerton Playhouse, Pienaar Road, Milnerton on July 26, 27 and August 1,2, 3 at 8pm and with a matinee on August 3 at 2pm. It is directed by Judith Herbig and tickets cost R70-R80. Book at www.milnertonplayers.com or 082 267 1061. ● A Town Called Fokol Lutho: This musical comedy set in a small Karoo-like town, is on at Kalk Bay Theatre, until August 10. The superb cast includes the sublimely brilliant Moenier Adams and Carlo Daniels. Tickets cost R75 for the show and there are light meal options available at an additional cost. Ages 13+. Book on www.kbt.co.za. – Robyn Cohen