Celebration of iconic TV show for The Masque
In a celebration of the iconic TV show, The Masque is presenting The Golden Girls this May!
For the first time in Cape Town, four episodes of the programme have been adapted for the stage. The production will be presented at The Masque from 24 May until 1 June.
For those who might not know, The Golden Girls is a sitcom from the late 80s and early 90s about four mature women living together in Miami and experiencing the joys and angst of their golden years.
Strong-willed Dorothy, spacey Rose, lusty Southern belle Blanche and matriarch Sophia may occasionally clash but they’re there for one another in the end.
Faeron Wheeler, Head of Programming at The Masque, says:
“The people who watched the show will fondly remember its catchy, signature theme tune with the words “Thank you for being a friend”, which encapsulates the essence of this very popular series.”
“Audiences will delight in seeing these legendary characters come to life again on stage, in a journey filled with fun, irreverence and poignancy as they navigate their golden years. Ultimately, the show was a celebration of friendship and resilience, an exploration of how diverse characters can live together and still thrive through unity and love. These are themes everyone can recognise and enjoy, whether you are 18 or 80!”
Wayne Ronné has adapted the show and is directing it for the stage. He comments,
“Watching The Golden Girls in the 80s was just about entertainment and not realising how much of an impact the ladies had on society. The four ladies really pushed boundaries during their times on screen. I grew to love Rose when I was much younger but realised as an adult, I am Dorothy.”
The production features Gwendolen Ward, Tanya Smith, Katherine Fillmore and Kerith Coulson.
No stranger to The Masque, Wayne Ronné has been a staple figure at the venue since 2008. He has been writing scripts and acting since he was 13 years old and received formal training later in life at the Cape Academy of Dramatic Arts in Observatory. Wayne has written many plays over the years such as Four Chairs (2015) at The Masque and Inertia (2019) at the Baxter Theatre. He was recently in The Masque’s productions of Rapunzel (2023) and Twelfth Night (2023) where he was nominated for Best Actor in a Play (CATA).
Show Information
The Golden Girls
Venue:
The Masque Theatre, Muizenberg
Dates and Times:
24, 25, 29, 30, 31 May and 1 June at 19h30
25 & 26 May and 1 June at 14h30
Ticket Prices:
From R120 (including VAT)
Bookings:
Bookings available via Quicket here
For discounted block bookings (10 or more tickets) please contact manager@themasque.co.za
Age Restriction:
No under 13’s
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About The Masque
More than 60 years old, The Masque is an iconic venue in the Cape Town cultural landscape. A unique and historic space, it has been home to many amateur theatre societies over the years and was established by local attorney Bertie Stern with the objective of encouraging voluntary participation in all forms of theatre by all people.
Stern had a vision to provide a platform for both amateur and professional performers regardless of their social or political situation at that time. When The Masque opened, it was one of the only theatres in Cape Town that was open to people of all ethnic backgrounds.
A registered Non-Profit Organisation, The Masque strives to make theatre accessible to all – onstage, backstage and for the audience. Run by volunteers with a focus on community, the theatre showcases all genres of performance and is as widely inclusive as possible. The Masque is wheelchair friendly, has a fully licensed bar and snacks are available before shows and during intervals.
In 1993 Bertie bequeathed The Masque into trust for the benefit and growth of community theatre. The theatre was totally destroyed by fire in 1997 and it took two years to rebuild (thanks largely to the generosity of the late Joan St Leger-Lindbergh). The Theatre is still owned by the Stern Masque Theatre Trust and is managed by a board of volunteers.
At the helm of the operation is a team with professional theatre experience. Continuing its work into the post-Covid-19 era, The Masque seeks to present high-quality amateur theatre productions, providing a service of artistic engagement with the local community, celebrating diversity and building on the Theatre’s reputation as a sought-after professional venue-for-hire.
