Roger Lucey - How to build a house in the mountain

Roger Lucey is a troubadour extraordinaire and Prince Albert Open Studio’s is so excited to present his show at The Showroom on 13 June 2026.

Roger survived a covert security police campaign which destroyed his music career. He survived the drug addiction and disaffection which followed. He survived a decade and a half as a cameraman documenting the wars of Africa and Eastern Europe. Survival was not enough though. Broken and despairing, he needed to find a way to reclaim his life and creativity. With no previous experience, but with a vague idea that the process might lead to healing, he set out to build a house in the mountains of the Breede River Valley during South Africa’s first years of democracy. This is the remarkable story of that house and the path that led Roger out of the darkness of his past back into the light of his music.

How to Build a House in the Mountains is a memoir as well as a live solo show featuring stories and songs inspired by the journey.

Some reviews of the show:

Moving poetry, human stories, beautiful music. - Mike van Graan, Playwright.

Roger, it was exhilarating to be at your delightful concert... It was a spellbinding, masterful performance, very touching in its nostalgic and prescient vision. Superlative. - Justice John Murphy, High Court Judge.

It was a magical performance and you had the audience in the palm of your hand. It was all about great music paired with entertaining and honest communication. - Martin Petersen, Chairman of the Barleycorn Music Club.