VINCENT – HIS QUEST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED 3 shows in W CAPE 1-5 JULY

Wela Kapela Productions stages their first Petit Cape Tour of the popular award-winning
Vincent – his quest to love and be loved  as a plan to “take the show to the people”

Since its inception in 2022, the multi-award winning musical VINCENT – HIS QUEST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED has travelled to Cape Town multiple times, with ongoing requests for its return.

In a move to “take the show to the people”, rather than to expect audiences to always travel into the Mother City, producers Wela Kapela Productions have made the decision to take the show to the many communities within the Western Cape, beginning with the first (of many, they hope) Petit Cape Tour this July.

Vincent will travel to Durbanville, Stellenbosch and Paternoster from 1 – 5 July 2025.

Vincent, the three time Naledi award-winning musical stars Daniel Anderson accompanied by Paul Ferreira on piano, written and directed by Amanda Bothma. 

Anderson delves deep into the enigmatic life of Vincent Van Gogh, exploring the complexities of his relentless pursuit of artistic fulfilment and genuine human connection. 

Through reimagined renditions of popular musical theatre, pop, rock, and jazz numbers, this unique multimedia musical cabaret offers a fresh perspective on Van Gogh’s unwavering desire for love and acceptance. Daniel Anderson’s commanding performance takes the audience on an emotional journey through the turbulent existence of the iconic artist. From the very first note to the final chord, Vincent immerses the spectators in a world of passion and creativity, sparking a profound connection with Van Gogh’s timeless struggles and triumphs. 

VINCENT – HIS QUEST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED, a multimedia musical, tells of a complex man with a ruthless drive to create and a deep-seated desire to love and be loved. 

Vincent has enjoyed sold out seasons in all major centres in SA and most recently experienced a sold-out West End debut performance in London in August 2025.

Since the show’s first performance in 2022, Daniel has been nominated as a Fleur du Cap finalist, the show received SIX Naledi Theatre Awards nominations, winning three. Vincent also bears a Bronze Standard Bank Ovation Award from the National Arts Festival and played to 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.  A KANNA Award win for Best Musical Production at KKKNK in 2025 has been the most recent award the musical has achieved.

Writer/Director Amanda Bothma states; “Four years ago, ‘Vincent’ enjoyed its first full season of shows in Cape Town. That was a watershed moment for us a company and for the piece. Now, four years and almost 130 shows later, we are thrilled that the people of the Cape are still in love with Van Gogh’s story. What is super exciting about this tour is that we’re able to bring the show right to the doorsteps of those in the areas that hug the outside of Cape Town itself; Durbanville, Stellenbosch and Paternoster, we are excited to welcome you and take you on this journey with us.

”Daniel Anderson adds; “We always feel so warmly welcomed by the people of the Cape and so we are over the moon to be spending a week of winter with you and our Vincent”

VINCENT PETIT-CAPE TOUR

1 & 2 July
Die Boer Teater, Durbanville
20h30
Tickets: R250
Book HERE

3 July
Drostdy Theatre, Stellenbosch
19h00
Tickets: R260
Book HERE

5 July
Die Koelkamers Teater, Paternoster
Tickets: R160 – R300
Book HERE

All shows can also be booked via the Wela Kapela Website: www.welakapela.co.za

“(Anderson’s) performance was flawless… his ability to bring the sad tale to life… 
has left a lasting impression.”
 – ELAINE CHAPMAN , THEATRE AND ARTS REVIEWS EDINBURGH

“This entrancing cabaret musical …has the heart and soul of a West End spectacular!” 
– RICHARD STAMP, THE WEE REVIEW EDINBURGH

“The true essence of cabaret-style theatre leaves you wanting more” 
– DEVON KOEN, THE HERALD

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Media Contact: 
Collett Dawson
The CoLab Network
Email: collett@thecolabnetwork.com

ABOUT WELA KAPELA PRODUCTIONS

Founded in 2018 by Amanda Bothma, this East London (South Africa) company has become one of the major cabaret producers in South Africa. 

Vincent has sold out multiple seasons in all the major centres in South Africa. In 2024, Vincent won three Naledi Theatre Awards – Best Lead Actor, Best Breakthrough Performance, and Best Small-scale Musical Theatre Production. Daniel Anderson was nominated for a Fleur du Cap Theatre Award, while Vincent received a Bronze Standard Bank Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival and played to 4- and 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023.  

Vincent made its West End Debut in August 2025 with a sold-out performance at Phoenix Arts Club. 

Mad About The Boys received a BroadwayWorld South Africa Award for Best Solo Performance (2023), further cementing Wela Kapela Productions’ reputation for creating acclaimed and innovative theatre. The company’s latest Afrikaans cabaret, Die Siel van Eugène Marais, has continued this success, earning a Fiesta Award nomination.  

Their most recent mainstream cabaret production, The Tramp, received three Naledi Theatre Award nominations and won the award for Best Lead Actor in a Cabaret/Small-scale Musical.