Breaking the Closet : Coming Out Stories

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Breaking the Closet is back, and this time we are proud to be an official part of the Cape Town Pride lineup for 2022. Once again, we'll be bringing you powerful storytelling by familiar faces and special guests from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Join legendary comedian and host Eugene Mathews at our new venue, Zero21 Castle Hotel. Eugene is no stranger to the stage, having etched himself into the concrete of South Africa's comedy scene. His work as co-presenter/producer of Bush Radio's LGBTQ show, The Salon, was awarded an EvH Pink Award in the Media category; the annual Cape Town Pride LGBTQ Comedy Show that he curates is always a successful affair; his 'beat ignorance with excellence' approach to homophobia has yielded positive results; and his debut one-person comedy special, The Relaunch of Gina, has garnered rave reviews.

Joining him on stage is co-producer and comic Nicola Date and Cape Town's radio journalist Saya Pierce-Jones. Hailing from Johannesburg, Nicola is a jack of all trades and lover of creative exploration. Her extensive experience spans events, theatre performance, design, PR, and copywriting. Nicola recently launched her new business Compass Rose Collection, a lifestyle brand, with co-owner Heine J.van As.

Saya is a familiar face and voice in the Cape Town media scene and is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community. Saya is a passionate advocate for woman's rights and GBV prevention. When she's not seeking the truth, she can be found on stage as a hilarious stand-up comedian.

Special guests for this performance are second-year Fine Arts student Zach Steward, recent Northlink College graduate and actress Lisa-Mari van Wyk, and performing artist, theatre and filmmaker, and activist Siyanda Yokwana.

Breaking the Closet is the brainchild of Nicola Date and Eugene Mathews, who felt that it was essential to create a platform for LGBTQIA+ performers to share their stories and connect with audiences from all walks of life. Every show has been an incredible, safe, and poignant space, allowing our community to heal and celebrate. Whether you identify as heterosexual or you're a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, the stories are bound to be engaging, exciting, and sometimes hilarious.

The Cape Town Pride edition of Breaking the Closet will be taking place on Thursday, 17 February 2022, at 7:30 pm, at Zero21 Castle Hotel. Tickets cost just R50 and can be bought at Quicket.co.za.

All COVID protocols shall be in place. No mask, no entry.

For more information, feel free to email [email protected] or call 0837146974.

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