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SUMMARY:ALBIE SACHS: Fathers\, Sons and Soft Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents\nALBIE SACHS\, FATHERS\, SONS\, AND SOFT VENGEANCE \nwritten by Gail Louw\nStarring Graham Hopkins\nand directed by Fiona Ramsay  \nA 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. \nTold 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. \nThought 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. \nAlbie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave\, not just with knowledge\, but feeling transformed by the experience.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-sons-and-soft-vengeance/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Shows
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SUMMARY:ALBIE SACHS: Fathers\, Sons and Soft Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents\nALBIE SACHS\, FATHERS\, SONS\, AND SOFT VENGEANCE \nwritten by Gail Louw\nStarring Graham Hopkins\nand directed by Fiona Ramsay  \nA 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. \nTold 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. \nThought 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. \nAlbie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave\, not just with knowledge\, but feeling transformed by the experience.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-sons-and-soft-vengeance/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Shows
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SUMMARY:ALBIE SACHS: Fathers\, Sons and Soft Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents\nALBIE SACHS\, FATHERS\, SONS\, AND SOFT VENGEANCE \nwritten by Gail Louw\nStarring Graham Hopkins\nand directed by Fiona Ramsay  \nA 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. \nTold 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. \nThought 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. \nAlbie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave\, not just with knowledge\, but feeling transformed by the experience.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-sons-and-soft-vengeance/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Shows
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260521T193000
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SUMMARY:ALBIE SACHS: Fathers\, Sons and Soft Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents\nALBIE SACHS\, FATHERS\, SONS\, AND SOFT VENGEANCE \nwritten by Gail Louw\nStarring Graham Hopkins\nand directed by Fiona Ramsay  \nA 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. \nTold 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. \nThought 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. \nAlbie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave\, not just with knowledge\, but feeling transformed by the experience.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-sons-and-soft-vengeance/2026-05-21/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Shows
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SUMMARY:THE PERFECT BLENDSHIP
DESCRIPTION:Baritone DOUWE BIJKERSMA and mezzo-soprano LANIE COETZER join forces in a delightful lunchtime concert celebrating friendship\, music and harmony. Joined by LAETITIA ORLANDI (piano) and EVERT VAN NIEKERK (violin)\, they present a charming mix of classical favourites\, light opera\, musical theatre highlights and beloved songs\, all brought to life with warmth\, humour and heart. \nUnreserved tickets will be available at the box office from 12:30 \nTicket Price: R100 (R60 for members) \nEnquiries: 011 883 8606 \nThe 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. \nThe 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. 
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/the-perfect-blendship/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Lunch Hour Shows
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SUMMARY:ALBIE SACHS: Fathers\, Sons and Soft Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents\nALBIE SACHS\, FATHERS\, SONS\, AND SOFT VENGEANCE \nwritten by Gail Louw\nStarring Graham Hopkins\nand directed by Fiona Ramsay  \nA 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. \nTold 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. \nThought 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. \nAlbie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave\, not just with knowledge\, but feeling transformed by the experience.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-sons-and-soft-vengeance/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Shows
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SUMMARY:ALBIE SACHS: Fathers\, Sons and Soft Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents\nALBIE SACHS\, FATHERS\, SONS\, AND SOFT VENGEANCE \nwritten by Gail Louw\nStarring Graham Hopkins\nand directed by Fiona Ramsay  \nA 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. \nTold 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. \nThought 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. \nAlbie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave\, not just with knowledge\, but feeling transformed by the experience.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-sons-and-soft-vengeance/2026-05-23/1/
LOCATION:Theatre on the Square\, Nelson Mandela Square\, Corner Sandton Drive and Rivonia Road\, Sandton\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Shows
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SUMMARY:ALBIE SACHS: Fathers\, Sons and Soft Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:Troupe Theatre company in association with Daphne Kuhn presents\nALBIE SACHS\, FATHERS\, SONS\, AND SOFT VENGEANCE \nwritten by Gail Louw\nStarring Graham Hopkins\nand directed by Fiona Ramsay  \nA 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. \nTold 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. \nThought 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. \nAlbie is an inspiring figure who overcame great odds – and the audience should leave\, not just with knowledge\, but feeling transformed by the experience.
URL:https://theatreonthesquare.co.za/show/albie-sachs-fathers-sons-and-soft-vengeance/2026-05-23/2/
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CATEGORIES:Shows
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