An opinion piece from everyone's favourite Tannie - Pieter Dirk Uys: Long ago I discovered that laughter is not always because we find something funny. Often it's because we're frightened. Example #1: When I was living in Johannesburg during the 1980s and working at the Market Theatre, I bought a telephone answering machine. Now the death threats I received would be recorded. "Pieter-Dirk Uys, you bleddie communist ... We're going to stop you.... We will..." The gruff voice was interrupted … [Read more...] about Love your enemy; it will ruin his reputation
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The Echo of a Noise as Pieter-Dirk Uys celebrates 45 years onstage in PE
Pieter-Dirk Uys has taken South Africa by storm with his provocative and deeply personal memoir The Echo of a Noise. It is a story that aches to be heard and Uys knows how to keep his audiences on the very edge of their seats waiting to hear about the great influences in his life: his father Hannes Uys and mother Helga Bassel, and of course his unlikely pen friend, the beautiful Sophia Loren. Audiences are given the opportunity to celebrate a life well lived in all its emotional states. Uys … [Read more...] about The Echo of a Noise as Pieter-Dirk Uys celebrates 45 years onstage in PE
Tannie Evita chats about her formative years and Hasie
MyPE sat down with Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout ahead of her three shows at The Boardwalk on 16, 17 and 18 February 2017 and asked her a few questions (replies in the video below, questions below the video): Tannie Evita chats to MyPE In the backdrop to your Evita's Free Speech Videos on YouTube I recognise Tutu, Zuma, Zille (maybe?) and Malema - now who are other people depicted? * How did you meet your husband Dr Bezuidenhout? How did he propose to you? Where did you honeymoon? … [Read more...] about Tannie Evita chats about her formative years and Hasie
From one hilarious SONA to another with Tannie Evita
“Tannie Evita” to deliver State of the Nation Address at The Boardwalk Hilarious Afrikaans socialite and self-proclaimed political activist, Evita Bezuidenhout, is headed straight from Luthuli House to The Boardwalk in February 2017 to enlighten, entertain and inspire fans. For over 30 years, Evita, known as the most famous “white woman” in the country, has been a part of the lives of all South Africans, addressing often-sensitive and topical issues with humour and grace. She has posed … [Read more...] about From one hilarious SONA to another with Tannie Evita
Tell MyPE what to ask @TannieEvita
South African Theatre Legend, Pieter-Dirk Uys will be visiting Port Elizabeth in February for three shows from 16 to 18 February. Bookings at Computicket. We have requested a chat with this legend of the stage and were wondering if our readers would like to pose any questions of Tannie Evita Bezuidenhout. Please let us know your question/s in the contact form below: https://twitter.com/EvitaSePerron/status/815140325056450560 … [Read more...] about Tell MyPE what to ask @TannieEvita
American Horror Story – The Final Episodes?
Everyones favourite Aunty - Pieter-Dirk Uys - writes on the exciting times ahead in the USA: So they say, every democracy deserves the government it gets. How could we have got it so wrong? The media with all their fingers in so many pies? The polls who swear by their perfect tone of whisper? How are we still cemented in the ancient belief that things will develop and end in a logical way as they did last time? Those days ended on the 11th September 2001 in the smouldering ruins of that great … [Read more...] about American Horror Story – The Final Episodes?
Pieter Dirk Uys – Failure is essential to success
Since the 1960s, Pieter-Dirk Uys has been poking fun at the country’s past while finding hilarious ways to ensure it progresses positively. The satirist, performer, author and social activist was recognised for his ample contributions to the arts at the 19th annual ACT Awards. Sponsored by DALRO, this Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Uys at the glittering Sophiatown-themed Awards ceremony at Sun International’s The Maslow Hotel in Johannesburg. “As an organisation that … [Read more...] about Pieter Dirk Uys – Failure is essential to success
Nelson Mandela Bay Health and Wellness Awards
The annual Nelson Mandela Bay Health and Wellness Awards on Friday 4 October 2013 at the Beach Hotel saw a surprise guest in the form of social activist and satirist, Pieter Dirk Uys. Uys is known for his commitment to HIV AIDS education in South Africa. The Nelson Mandela Bay Health and Wellness Awards showcase initiatives in health and wellness in Nelson Mandela Bay, from company wellness initiatives, HIV management, community projects to school initiatives. Over 70 guests from local … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Health and Wellness Awards
Pieter Dirk Uys’ “Adapt or Fly” Show
Pieter Dirk Uys is back in town - shout it from the rooftops! The political satire is as sharp and as relevant as ever! We went to his first of three shows in PE last night at the Boardwalk Vodacom Amphitheatre, and thoroughly enjoyed the man's sharp wit. Throughout the skits of the various characters played, there was still a very pronounced sense of humanity, though. This came through very clearly in the skit of the Muslim Auntie from the Cape Flats whose granny had been dispossessed of her … [Read more...] about Pieter Dirk Uys’ “Adapt or Fly” Show
Adapt or Fly (With Pieter Dirk Uys)
Pieter-Dirk Uys will be remembered for his first one man show, which opened on April Fool’s Day 1981: ADAPT OR DYE. ‘Adapt or die’ was the phrase used by Prime Minister P. W. Botha, when he announced his proposed revisions of apartheid policies as a prelude to the 1981 General Election, which was still for whites only. Uys started his onslaught against the politically incorrect racist regime at the Market Theatre, then toured the entire country and overseas with his show. ADAPT OR DYE was … [Read more...] about Adapt or Fly (With Pieter Dirk Uys)
6 Free Tickets to Adapt or Fly
The MyPE Massive Deals are first mailed to subscribers who have signed up to receive the Massive Deal e-mail notification. These subscribers get first shot at seeing the deal via a password protected page. The password protection is removed 24 hours after the Massive Deal is first e-mailed to subscribers. Scroll down to add your name to the Massive Deal subscription list. You don’t get more massive than FREE. Two free tickets to see Pieter-Dirk Uys in - Adapt or Fly - on 12 to 13 … [Read more...] about 6 Free Tickets to Adapt or Fly
Pieter-Dirk Uys Issues a Challenge – Adapt or Fly
Pieter-Dirk Uys will be remembered for his first one man show, which opened on April Fool's Day 1981: ADAPT OR DYE. 'Adapt or die' was the phrase used by Prime Minister P. W. Botha, when he announced his proposed revisions of apartheid policies as a prelude to the 1981 General Election, which was still for whites only. Uys started his onslaught against the politically incorrect racist regime at the Market Theatre, then toured the entire country and overseas with his show. ADAPT OR DYE … [Read more...] about Pieter-Dirk Uys Issues a Challenge – Adapt or Fly
