Artscape Theatre presents Please, don’t call me moffie, a thought-provoking and powerful one-man performance exploring toxic masculinity, mental health, and queerphobia, showcasing this June 2026.
Written and directed by Zubayr Charles, a UCT Master’s in Creative Writing graduate, the one-man show returns to Artscape following its critical and commercial success at the 2025 Suidoosterfees, the 2025 Artscape Women’s and Humanity Festival, and the 2026 KKNK.
The narrative explores the lives of five Cape Coloured men in their late 20s as they reflect on identity and belonging in Cape Town, South Africa. After a viral video of a brutal homophobic attack in an unnamed country shocks them, they are forced to confront their pasts and present realities.
Starring Cape Town-based actor Anzio September, a UCT Theatre and Performance graduate, the play sees him seamlessly embody five distinct characters in a performance that is as emotionally raw as it is captivating.
“My dream is for our show to create a space where queer individuals can see themselves represented on stage, specifically those who have been ostracised from their communities. Many young boys, girls, and gender non-conforming individuals are still being bullied and experiencing queerphobia because of the hate that continues to spread in society. I sincerely hope our play can create much-needed awareness for those struggling to understand their sexuality and their place in this world,” says writer and director Zubayr Charles.
Venue: Artscape Arena Theatre
Age restriction: No under 16s
Content warning: Language, violence, and nudity
Duration: 50 minutes, no interval
Tuesday, 2 June 2026 — 19:00
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 — 19:00
Thursday, 4 June 2026 — 19:00
Friday, 5 June 2026 — 15:00 and 19:00
Saturday, 6 June 2026 — 14:00 and 18:00
Don’t miss this gripping theatrical experience that brings voice and visibility to marginalised narratives in South Africa.