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The Tramp
Ticket Cost
R200 - R220Start Date
Oct 01 2025Theatre
Arena
He’s a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure. He would have you believe he is a scientist, a musician, a duke, a polo-player. However, he is not above picking up cigarette-butts or robbing a baby of its candy. And, of course, if the occasion warrants it, he will kick a lady in the rear—but only in extreme anger!’ “The Tramp”: a new mini-musical that tells the story of Charlie Chaplin through the perspective of his old friend , his beloved Tramp character.
The show follows The Tramp as he reflects on Chaplin’s rise to fame. He ponders on their symbiotic relationship, and the eventual betrayal of their friendship, that led to Chaplin’s exile from America for communist sympathies
“Life is tragedy in close-up, but comedy in long-shot”… The retelling of Charlie’s story through popular music and silent film gives a fresh view on the life of the iconic, yet controversial comedic genius. The Tramp was everyman’s champion shielding a shy, moody, fastidious Chaplin. And with the arrival of the talking movies, the Tramp was sidelined, and Chaplin himself stepped into the limelight. With this newfound voice, Charlie tarnishes his image with naïve political speeches and scandalous love affairs. And without the Tramp in his corner, he became an easy target for the cross-dressing J Edgar Hoover, the gossipmonger Hedda Hopper and the gin-soaked senator Joseph McCarthy. “The Tramp” explores the complicated bond between an artist and the character they create, blending comedy and tragedy in a heartfelt reflection on fame, identity, and betrayal. “A ten-out-of-ten production” – Robyn Sassen, MYVIEW “Daniel Anderson’s stunning one-man cabaret doesn’t just resurrect Charlie, it excavates the heart-breaking human cost behind the world’s beloved silent clown. A fantastic show… it is theatre that reminds us why live performance matters”. – Barry Morisse “THE TRAMP is an absolutely captivating, brilliant and superlative production in every sense of the work – unlike anything you have ever seen before this season. See it. You will never forget it” – Leon Van Nierop “Soos met die bejaarded Chaplin se verering in 1972 tydens die Oscars, verdien THE TRAMP applous wat nie end kry nie! Danie Anderson is a rare talent”. – Kobus Burger, Media24
Duration: 1h 30 mins with intermission
Interval: No
Age Restriction: N/A
Latecomers will not be admitted
Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.
Parking is available at the Cape Town Civic Centre’s basement parking, Mondays to Fridays between 6pm and 11pm. Parking will be available on Saturdays and Sundays as well as public holidays, for matinee and evening performances. Access to the parking area is via Jan Smuts Street.
• No cash will be accepted/handled at the entry point;
• Payments can be made with Debit/Credit card;
• The parking fee is: R45.00;
• The gate to the parking will be closed 15 minutes after the starting time of a performance and opened after the performance;
• For security reasons, patrons will be required to inform the attendant which production they are attending, you may also provide proof of a reservation to a production or an event, or proof of invitation to a production or event, at the entry point;
• Patrons are to contact the emergency number (021) 400 2828 in the event of an emergency;
• For your safety a security guard will be stationed at the garage entry
Limited facilities for wheelchairs are available in the Opera House and Theatre in accordance with safety regulations. Wheelchair seats can be booked at the Artscape Box Office, at any Computicket outlet, or through the Computicket call centre. Please note that the Arena is not wheelchair friendly. Toilets for wheelchair-bound patrons aresituated in the Marble and Chandelier Foyers of the Opera House and on the lower level of the Theatre Foyer. Limited parking bays are available for bona fide Disabled Parking Disc Holders in the tunnel area opposite the Stage Door entrance, and in the staff parking area. A drop-off facility is available in the tunnel area for patrons who have difficulty walking. Prior arrangements in all regards should be made with the Theatre Manager.
WheelchairsDisabled Parking and Wheelchairs are available on site but should be pre-booked by contacting Artscape Dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695