Datum: 1 April 2026

Apple

Onder ’n groen appelboom krap Adam (’n knorrige realis) en Steve (’n uitbundige, emosionele optimis) hul pad uit die grond uit en die wêreld van ontdekking binne.

Atropa: Die wraak van vrede 

In a world torn apart by war, inequality and the legacy of colonialism, Atropa strikes like an arrow to the heart. Celebrated Flemish writer Tom Lanoye’s reimagining of the Trojan War is not just a retelling – it is a radical indictment of contemporary power, patriarchy and the politics of violence.

Badtyd

’n Ou wil maar net sy uitstap mooi maak. Toe hy gebore is, in die bad geverf met muf, het hulle sy ma kom haal. Vandag, jare later, is hulle terug. Dis weer badtyd.

Blitsteater

If last year’s Blitsteater has taught us anything, it’s that short theatre works can hit you just as hard as a long production – sometimes faster! For KKNK’s 30th birthday, we’re not taking our foot off the pedal, on the contrary, we’re stepping on it.

Boesman en Lena

Boesman and Lena are two homeless outcasts – at the mercy of each other, the elements and a political system that disregards them. Athol Fugard’s iconic play is a spellbinding exploration of the complexity of relationships and social injustice

Brousels en baksels

The story of a rugged yet fertile land – spirits born from the heart of the Karoo and shaped by the character of its people.

CRYBABY

On a perfectly ordinary morning, at a perfectly ordinary daycare centre, three-year-old Samuel experiences the unspeakable destroyer of innocence – the news. He changes in the blink of an eye: From a blissfully happy child to a weary adult, aged decades by dire headlines, tragic events and the fate of humanity that is hopelessly too heavy for his new shoulders to bear.

Deep Heat

Hedda had to flee the police and the city at dawn. She had no one to call, except her brother, Gizz. Over the course of a morning, we find out how Hedda and Gizz ended up where they are: hiding in a small hut on a Karoo farm.

Déjà vu

Zabeth Meyer beland op Kronkelrivier om navorsing vir die krimiskrywer Wilbur Sheldon te doen. In sy skatryk familie se Victoriaanse herehuis, Sheldon Manor, kom sy al hulle vreemde tragedies en intriges teë: Eers verdrink die oudste Sheldon-kleinkind, en ’n paar jaar later sterf sewe Sheldons op een dag.

Die ander dogter

A 10-year-old girl accidentally discovers the existence of a sister who died two years before she was born. That girl was Annie Ernaux, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2022.

Die avonture van Helga Roets

Helga Roets is dalk aan die verkeerde kant van 80, maar jy kan haar steeds deur ’n ring trek, elke dag van die week. Sy woon nou al amper vyf jaar in die Silwerhare-aftreeoord in Pretoria, en hoewel die aanpassing swaar was, voel sy deesdae tuis in haar blyplekkie.

Die gebed van ’n halfmens

At a landfill outside Oudtshoorn, a prediction of where humanity might be headed, awaits. This drama explores the impact of technology: Spectacle or horror?

Die Karoo Kunslied

Die Karoo Kunslied explores how poetry, landscapes and music coalesce in the Afrikaans art song. With music of early composers such as S. le Roux Marais and Pieter de Villiers to more contemporary masters such as Franco Prinsloo, the South African landscape is captured in sound.

Die Onderhoud met Wicus Pretorius

Die aktualiteitsprogram Wie’s Nuus? met Netwerk24 op kykNET bring ’n gespreksreeks na die KKNK wat gratis aangebied word. Wicus Pretorius, wat tans waarneem as aanbieder (in Mia Spies se plek), lei dié gesprekke in die Netwerk24-feeskafee.

Die vuur huil

In die vroeë 1970’s onderneem die 21-jarige Jakob Koetaan ’n lewensveranderende reis van die Baai na Kaapstad – ’n stad wat hom sedert sy kinderjare gelok het.

Dom, PasOp!

Welkom in die lewe van ’n Cheese Boy. Hy is ryker as meeste swart ouens en sy sak is platter as meeste wit ouens … Net sag genoeg om van albei kante die brak se byt te voel.

Een keer om die son: Die klankbaan

The soundtrack of the popular kykNET drama Een keer om die son is brought to the stage. Experience the music from both seasons, as well as the stories that inspired this series.

Emotional Black Male

Emotional Black Male is a hilarious, heart-cracking comedy special from the mind of Uncool Tea, the softest hard guy you know. In this hour of pure emotional chaos (and clarity), he tackles toxic masculinity, township tenderness, and therapy-talk with a mic in one hand.

Excerpts | Uittreksels

’n Versameling monoloë wat die dekades-oue onderwerpe van Westerse inmenging, sielkundige kondisionering en sensuur, deur ’n Kaapse lens ondersoek.

Feesmark Music Stages: 1 April

It's full-on festival in the Feesmark! Entertainment on the more intimate day stage starts early in the day and will get you in a party mood for the evening's Feesmark stage line-up, with entertainement till late. A delicious variety of eats and something cold to drink is never too far away.

ge-gebergtes

A few days after his 90th birthday, an Emeritus Professor is overwhelmed by life. It was a Saturday, the Springboks were supposed to play that afternoon, and his computer, phone, nothing would work, everything just became too much.

Geagte kampeerders

Wynand van Vollenstee is Oom Frik, caretaker, owner and manager of the Willewaters Camping Site. Thiart Li plays the role of Oom Frik’s loyal right-hand man, Henry. Every December, they stand ready to welcome the vast Transvaler population.

Gebou soos Steffi Graf

After all the terrible reports about Wilgenhof, I tried to remember anxieties and trauma from my years spent in Die Plek, but all that came to mind were flashes of fantastic parties, and particularly the weekend with Steffi.

Haasvoël

Welkom by die Nasionale konferensie van skaars spesies. Op vandag se agenda: Die bespreking en ontleding van die Haasvoël in sy natuurlike habitat.

Hartsbriewe

Get ready for a journey back in time in this performance steeped in nostalgia, warmth and the soft whispers of love in all its forms.

Historiese skattejag en skets

Discover the secrets of the ostrich capital in this treasure hunt adventure where young explorers can unravel the rich history and architectural treasures of Oudtshoorn. Each clue has a new story, a new mystery and a chance for your team to win.

Hoort

A semi-autobiographical cabaret that will make you laugh, cry and view your own story through new eyes. It tells the story of Stephanie, the daughter of two pastors, searching for her place in the world amidst her mixed background and our complex history.

Hou die wêreld vas

A young boy has to hold the whole world. And even though he’s scared, he’s willing to learn everything about growing up. On his colourful adventure, he learns the importance of imagination, friendship and being brave.

Jakob

Jakob is an engaging tale about a strange little boy, and about love, light and everything reflected in between. It is the story of a child who is born different and who is ostracised by the community in which he lives.

Jammer vir die podcast

After two decades of holding the microphone, Hannes Brümmer, like a pilot, has built up his hours and earned his license in talking nonsense – and now the audience can rest assured that they are safe with him at the helm.

Kafka’s Ape

Kafka’s Ape is a relentless, disturbing confession of a former ape who escaped his cage by learning to imitate “civilised” humans. Trapped in a suit and with impeccable language, Red Peter reports to an academy that analyses him like a guinea pig while simultaneously applauding his “progress.”

Kattekwaad en Koekeloer

It’s always playtime in the world of mischief and peeping (kattekwaad and koekeloer). Woeps and Waps are unlikely friends. Waps hides away in her imaginary world and Woeps is a know-it-all chatterbox.

Kurt Schoonraad: Funny Side Up

After a hugely successful run at The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town and Montecasino in Jo’burg, Oudtshoorn can get ready for a laugh-out-loud experience as one of South Africa’s most recognisable and influential comedians, Kurt Schoonraad ...

LAPA Lekkerleesminuut

Each day at 11:30, famous actors and writers read from some of LAPA’s most loved children’s books at the Klein KKNK-teater. Great book prizes can be won.

Liewe Heksie word ‘gescam’

Liewe Heksie has won a prize in a talent competition. Karel Kat wants to teach her to look after her prize money wisely. But oh my, big words like finances, interest and budgets make Levinia’s head spin.

Lize Beekman: Tussen hier en daar

Singer-songwriter Lize Beekman is back! With her new album and show, Tussen hier en daar, she owns the spotlight with some of her most beautiful melodies and lyrics in Afrikaans.

Luna Paige: Die reisigers

Luna Paige sings about the “great journey” and the ever-elusive final destination. She explores spaces where movement, stillness of spirit, self-love and acceptance bring harmony.

Markus (en die brandblusser op die derde verdieping)

On the third floor of the Museum of Cakes, Markus sits, cigarette in hand. He has just come off his anxiety medication and is processing his past three years at university with the help of a fire extinguisher.

Mathys Roets: Songs of Leonard Cohen

Mathys Roets is one of the few artists in South Africa who does justice to Leonard Cohen’s music. Included are some of his most popular songs, from "Famous Blue Raincoat" and "Suzanne" to "Hallelujah" and some of the last ones Cohen recorded.

Met die maan gepla

’n Muis wat nog nooit kon droom nie, begin wonder oor die maan. Wat volg is ’n klein verhaal oor groot drome en die dinge wat ons laat opkyk. ’n Visuele, hartroerende storie vir oud en jonk.       

Miniatuur-herinneringe: ’n Borsspeld-werksessie

Every brooch (borsspeld) has a story, including yours. In this creative workshop, participants create two miniature works of art: One text-based brooch (a word, short sentence or phrase) and one image-based brooch, like a small landscape, portrait or abstract form.

Olifant-en-ontbyt-ervaring

Enjoy a buffet breakfast in the restaurant and experience a wonderful encounter with the gentle giants, Malaika, Bulelo and Jabari, the three orphaned African elephants who found their happily ever after at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge.

Olyf tot olyfolie

This tour and tasting offers a warm, friendly and educational experience where participants learn how olive oil is grown, harvested and produced. Whether you are a connoisseur of olive oil or not – this is a fantastic tour for anyone who wants to see more of the famous De Rustica Olive Estate.

Opera Blocks: Under the Sea

Cape Town Opera’s enchanting Opera Blocks: Under the Sea production is ideal for introducing toddlers and young children to the world of opera and classical music.

Play Things

The hottest showcase of new work. Play Things is South Africa’s favourite space for new work. Monologues, sketch, magic, comedy, script-readings, clowning and more.

Please, Don’t Call Me Moffie

After viewing a viral online video of a brutal homophobic attack in an unknown Arab country, five young, coloured men respond and share their experiences of growing up queer and how they have grappled with religion and their identity.

Police Cops: The Original

A world-class comedy phenomenon – for the first time at the KKNK! Buckle up for an outrageous ride as the globally acclaimed, multi-award-winning Police Cops explodes onto the stage. This UK premier comedy trio revive their hit show that started it all – now reloaded, supercharged, and bigger, bolder and funnier than ever.

Rescue Remedy

No-one has a comfortable relationship with their dad. Rescue Remedy is a queer kid’s hilarious, tragic attempt to meet their forceful father halfway. Literally, on the N2.

Sade in Hollandse kombuise

Susan, a young Afrikaans-born but only English-speaking South African, goes in search of herself. Is she a “Boeremeisie”? Not if she can help it. But what is she then? What are the seeds that grow inside her and which parts of Afrikaans has taken root?

Seun

In Seun, Dana Snyman shares the part of his story he has never talked about before: his experiences in the 1980s. This is the time of P.W. Botha’s finger, the “Voëlvry” tour, AWB rallies, negotiations and the last days of military service.

Skandalig

The party is full-on until late at night at Skandalig. Expect loads of musical surprises and a great time, the perfect way to end (or start) your festival day.

Skorpio

Bennie Griessel en Vaughn Cupido ontvang die blye tyding dat hulle uiteindelik weer bevorder is tot die rang van kaptein. Maar hulle vreugde is van korte duur.

SOOIBRAND

Nataniël’s new production, SOOIBRAND (and other signs) is an intimate and musical tribute to mild discomfort, deep guilt, medical shocks and persistent denial.

Sterrekyk in die Klein Karoo

Take a walk under the vast, starlit Klein Karoo sky with Night Sky Tours on this unforgettable stargazing experience, where the silence of the Klein Karoo and the brilliance of the night sky create the perfect backdrop to explore the cosmos.

Suikerkoekie-versierklasse

Have you always wanted to learn how to decorate sugar cookies creatively, and challenge yourself a bit? This is your chance. Learn the basic techniques of flooding, wet on wet and wet on dry under the guidance of Marita Lamprecht.

Te Heerlik: Tee-en-smaak-ervaring

An intimate tasting experience in the heart of Oudtshoorn, where the stories and flavours of the Klein Karoo meet. Discover the rich history of rooibos tea and experience five unique tea tastings that are perfectly paired with five handcrafted flavours from the Te Heerlik shop.

The Reservation

This year, you are invited to take your seat at the table for The Reservation – a bold, immersive dance theatre production that holds a mirror to social habits and hungers. This family-friendly performance is sure to awaken your appetite.

The Scullery Quintet: Stir-Fried Sonatas

Get ready to excite your musical senses with The Scullery Quintet’s delightful performance of their award-winning Stir-Fried Sonatas. This is definitely not your ordinary classical concert – it’s an enticing mix of classical crossover, jazz and popular music, promising to pamper your ears and spark your appreciation for the extraordinary.

The Ugly Noo Noo

In 1988 Andrew Buckland wrote and played in a one man show, under the direction of his wife Janet, that changed the face of South African theatre. The Ugly Noo Noo, tells the story of a man’s encounter with an insect.

Veer

Om te sterf, om te slaap – dis al wat oorbly. Niks anders nie. Wie weet watter drome jy dalk mag droom?

Verwelkingslied

In Breytenbach’s last play, we are taken on a journey by the master, who imagines himself at his own funeral. Breyten enters into a consciousness-expanding and intimate conversation with an elderly stage actress.

Visuelekuns-rondleidings

Sluit daagliks aan by verskeie kunstenaars vir ’n rondleiding van die visuele kuns by die 30ste KKNK. Tree in gesprek met verskillende kunstenaars en kurators. Elke dag besoek ’n ander uitstalling.

Vrou ens. 1.2

Mandri Sutherland (Vroudrie) returns this year with Vrou ens 1.2. It is about the women who have, up to now, defined, criticised, irritated, challenged and inspired her, and continue to do so.

Vrou, vrouer, vrouste

A unique and moving production with a powerful and artistic combination of words, music and life experience. Humour and emotion are finely balanced and take the audience on a journey of laughter, tears, hope and self-discovery.

Wag, wat?

Rehearsal môre gewone tyd in die kerksaal. Ons het baie om deur te werk, so moet asseblief nie laat wees nie! Onthou jou water en goeie vibes! Kwaai

Wildehondekloof: Fynbos-fynproe

Wildehondekloof’s popular fynbos tour and tasting is presented for the second time at the KKNK. Experience the wonder of the Klein Karoo’s fynbos in food. After a short walk in the veld to look at the plants, participants return to the main house where fynbos-flavoured salts, vinegar and tea are tasted.

With/Draw

Mense kom en mense gaan, maar familie is vir ewig … reg? Twee susters verlustig hulle in die vreugdes van hul verhouding, bou aan die band tussen hulle en skep saam herinneringe.

Wonderlike waarhede

Playback-teatertegnieke word ingespan om stories uit te speel wat deur ’n genooide gas en gehoorlede vertel word.