Hilarious, incisive, poignant new comedy from Sue Diepeveen – Ms.B-haved is here!
Following her last hit, the hilarious one-woman show So You Want to Be a Trophy Wife, Sue Diepeveen presents another incisive comedy, fresh from its premiere at the National Arts Festival.
Ms.B-haved, written and performed by Diepeveen and directed by Natasha Sutherland is an insightful, funny and poignant look at the extremes expected from educators, parents and learners in an ever-changing world and the reaches of cancel culture that have become the norm.
Comments from its debut at the National Arts Festival included:
‘…great variation between humour and pathos and light ness and heaviness.’
‘…it’s a lovely piece of work-very important with a strong message.’
‘Those who are about to watch are in for a treat.’
‘Congratulations to all involved in this very moving production.’
Teacher Sally Burkett is in disgrace! Suspended from Littleman Junior School amidst a scandal unlike any other. Sally thought that her thirty years of teaching had given her immunity to scandal, but the “much loved” Ms Burkett rocked the small school and town, and now she awaits her fate.
She has worked hard to navigate changing policies, updated learning styles, and new age parents–what could she possibly have done to send her into this purgatory, and can she recover? Laugh along with Sally as she ponders her fate and unpacks what brought her to the particular hell of Zoom teaching online!
Ms.B-haved is written and performed by Sue Diepeveen, with Natasha Sutherland as director and story editor. Lighting Design is by Wicus Louw.
“When creating Ms.B-haved, I wanted to make everyone smile but also explore the trepidation, nostalgia and tenacity that happens when inevitable change challenges our identity and worth,” says Diepeveen. “It’s in the laughter of marveling at it all that we can learn how to live, teach, work and parent together!”
With its fully licensed bar and cosy, welcoming atmosphere, The Drama Factory is the perfect venue to enjoy top-quality entertainment with a group of friends or family. The solar-powered invertor ensures the show will always go on, even when there is load-shedding!
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Show Information:
Sue Diepeveen’s Ms.B-haved
Dates:
25 October to 1 November 2025
Times:
25, 28, 29 & 30 October at 19h30
25 October & 1 November at 15h00
26 October at 16h00
Ticket Prices:
From R180 – R200 (including VAT)
Discounts for students and seniors, with group booking discounts available
Seating is unreserved
Bookings:
Available online here
Age Restriction:
PG 10+
The Drama Factory
Established in 2017, The Drama Factory has become renowned as a prime destination for patrons to enjoy quality entertainment across a range of genres in a relaxed and welcoming environment. As well as showcasing mainstream productions, The Drama Factory offers creatives a venue to workshop performances, providing an affordable space for artists to bring their creative ideas to life.
The Drama Factory hosts a number of training initiatives, including a theatre lighting training programme. Through its relationship with organisations such as the Anna Foundation and Masikhule, The Drama Factory enables opportunities for young theatre goers to attend performances and workshops, assisting to build audiences and artists for tomorrow.
Committed to providing a platform to nurture original South African theatre productions, The Drama Factory also co-produces new work, such as the What Did The Fox Say? series, which was sponsored by the Department of Sports, Arts and Culture.
The Drama Factory is situated at 10 Comprop Sq, Henry Vos Close, Asla Business Park, Strand, Western Cape. Parking is available at the venue.
