Theatre on the Square

ALBIE SACHS: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance
2026-05-10 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-16 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-05-16 20:00 - 21:30 (Africa/Johannesburg) | Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road, Sandton, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents
ALBIE SACHS, FATHERS, SONS, AND SOFT VENGEANCE
written by Gail Louw
Starring Graham Hopkins
and directed by Fiona Ramsay
A significant new play awaits to be staged at Theatre on The Square on the public and private life of revered South African activist, lawyer and constitutional judge, Albie Sachs.
Told with warmth and humanity, the story explores family, resilience and forgiveness – and asks what soft vengeance means in a world still learning how to heal.
Thought provoking, accessible and deeply relevant, this theatre speaks powerfully to South Africa today. The play is his account of an idealistic youth, wounded survivor, devoted father and philosophical elder. The play is a poetic slice of biography and as it does not simply recount facts but is told in Albie’s voice recounting experiences of being a son, a father and an activist.
Albie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave, not just with knowledge, but feeling transformed by the experience.

THE CHARM OF VIENNA: CELEBRATING CLASSICAL LUMINARIES
2026-05-15 13:00 - 14:00
Step into the elegance of Vienna with MIROSLAV CHAKARYAN (violin), VIOLETA MILJKOVIC (viola) and SUSAN MOUTON (cello).
From Beethoven’s sparkling Serenade in D major to beloved favourites like Liebesleid, Liebesfreud and the rousing Radetzky March, this programme is filled with charm, romance and Viennese flair. A delightful lunchtime escape not to be missed.
Unreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30
Ticket Price: R100 (R60 for members)
Enquiries: 011 883 8606
The theatre has presented and produced this uplifting music programme for all, with leading local and international musicians for the last 15 years. It prides itself on being the only venue in Gauteng to host such regular weekly daytime concerts. Concerts take place every Friday at 1pm & unreserved tickets are available at the theatre from 12.30 on the day.
The revenue from ticket sales goes to the artists, so please invite a friend to join you at your next visit to our weekly music series.
