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](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123139_34257-e1694595459598-438x470.jpg)
Pieter-Dirk Uys is currently performing his latest show, Sell-By Date.
He lived in Melville during his years in the city and always finds a way to reconnect with the area when he is in town for a show. Before this performance, he helped draw crowds at the Melville Koppies AGM.
![Donovan and Trayer Jones have seen Uys perform before and look forward to his new show, Sell-By Date. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123412_29180-520x390.jpg)
In Fourways later that day, 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 his 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.
![Mike Trueblock, Philip Precious, Ros Truelock and Margie Precious look forward to seeing Uys perform again. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123925_46486-e1694595531243-360x400.jpg)
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](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123039_76928-520x390.jpg)
![Guy Thornycroft from Australia was keen to see Uys who he had not seen live for many years. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123812_59874-e1694595618938-295x400.jpg)
![Steyn and Nicole Basson with their children Jayden and Siobhan and Katherine Labuschagne. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123522_85721-520x390.jpg)
![John Naidine Sviridov is from Russia and came to enjoy some theatre while visiting Johannesburg. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123141_70511-520x390.jpg)
![Philip Pio, Grahaeme Bell and Fran Luckin. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_124236_76940-520x390.jpg)
![Guy Thornycroft from Australia was keen to see Uys who he had not seen live for many years. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123816_93578-520x390.jpg)
![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 Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123713_27619-520x390.jpg)
![Patricia Czakan and Caroline Lucas have been watching Uys's shows since his Market Theatre days. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_124453_85283-520x390.jpg)
![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 Bain](https://images.caxton.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2023/09/PXL_20230903_123230_04625-520x390.jpg)
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