Pieter-Dirk Uys is certainly not past his sell-by date
Some of his most beloved characters make an appearance in a topical performance that makes the audience laugh uncontrollably while simultaneously giving commentary on local politics.
John Naidine Sviridov is from Russia and came to enjoy some theatre while visiting Johannesburg. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
Pieter-Dirk Uys is currently performing his latest show, Sell-By Date.
Mike Trueblock, Philip Precious, Ros Truelock and Margie Precious look forward to seeing Uys perform again. Photo: Emily Wellman BainGuy Thornycroft from Australia was keen to see Uys who he had not seen live for many years. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
Audiences are treated to glimpses of some of his most loved and controversial characters who take you through his incredible life as an actor. It is a laugh-a-minute piece of satire worth making time to see Uys at its best. He transforms into characters with aplomb with minimal props and a stark stage meaning he has nothing to hide behind except his exceptional acting to ensure audiences leave glad they came.
Graham de Kock has an old ticket stub of Uys’s dating back to the Alhambra Theatre. Cathy Angus joins him for this production. Photo: Emily Wellman BainPatricia Czakan and Caroline Lucas have been watching Uys’s shows since his Market Theatre days. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
Of course, beloved Evita Bezuidenhout makes an appearance, as well as PW Botha, Bambi Kellermann, Jimmy the Cape bergie and others during the 80-minute showcase.
Sheralee Greves and Doreen Katzen. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
The show runs until September 10 at the Pieter Toerien Main Theatre at Monte Casino in Fourways.
Renier and Jacorine van Rooyen join Marie and Retief Gauche who are all from Cape Town and regularly watch Uys perform in his home town, Darling. Photo: Emily Wellman BainDonovan and Trayer Jones have seen Uys perform before and look forward to his new show Sell-By Date. Photo: Emily Wellman BainMike Trueblock, Philip Precious, Ros Truelock and Margie Precious look forward to seeing Uys perform again. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
