Starring in Doug Wright’s 2004 Pulitzer prize-winning drama about the will to survive, Jeremy Crutchley plays 40 different characters as he slips into the heart and mind of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, a German transvestite caught up in the great European dramas of the 20th century.

In a mesmerising fashion that could be described as nothing short of alchemy, the play offers insights into von Mahlsdorf’s perspectives and tells the amazing story of a mild-mannered human being who triumphed over a violent childhood and the brutalities of both the Nazis and the Communists to carve out a dignified life as an open cross-dresser in East Berlin around the time of World War II.

Directed by Janice Honeyman

On Broadway, the play scooped eight top theatre accolades including two Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards and the Lucille Lortel Awards, and went on to receive several others.

This is what the critics had to say:

The New York Times described it as "Nothing short of breathtaking. A terrific story."

The Journal News as "A play of heart-stopping beauty."

Newsday as "A rich, riveting and thrilling mystery."

Washington Post cautioned, "Don’t even think of missing it."

Wall Street Journal said, "The show deserves every prize there is."

Jeremy Crutchley celebrates his 30th years in the theatre in 2009.  To date, he has received eight Best Actor awards, including last year's Fleur du Cap Best Actor award for his performance as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice.

Dates and Times:
Previews on 9, 10, 11 and 13 July at 19:30
Opens on 14 July at 19:30
Thereafter Monday–Saturday at 19:30

Prices:
Previews R85
Mondays R55
Tuesday–Thursday R110
Friday and Saturday R120

Discounts:
UCT staff, senior citizens, students and block bookings of 10 or more R75 (Tuesday to Thursday only)
Baxter Club members R60 on production of membership card for performances from 9 to 16 July (excluding Monday 13)

Special student discount - Fridays and Saturdays: 30 minutes before curtain up all available seats R75 on production of valid student card.

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