Written and directed by Geraldine Naidoo
Performed by Matthew Ribnick

After sell-out seasons in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and London's West End, the hilarious South African play The Chilli Boy is back in Cape Town by overwhelming popular demand.

The Chilli Boy is a theatrical phenomenon that has had South African audiences flocking to theatres over the past few years. The play, written by Geraldine Naidoo, is the hysterical story of an old Indian woman reincarnated as a white gangster from Boksburg. At the age of 30, the gangster starts suffering flashbacks from his previous life as an Indian woman. He starts wearing a sari while cooking all sorts of delicious Indian meals, including curries and biryanis. He no longer wants to fight or brawl as his newly discovered maternal instincts start determining his behaviour. His tough reputation is threatened by the resultant turmoil.

The show is the brainchild of the same team that created Hoot, which has played to great media and audience acclaim since its premiere in 2005. Matthew Ribnick, winner of the 2006 Fleur du Cap Award for Best Performance in a One-hander for his role in Hoot, again takes to the stage in this comic masterpiece.

Dates and Times:
Opens on 2 December at 20:15
Thereafter Monday–Saturday at 20:15
Special New Year's Eve performance on 31 December at 22:15

Prices:
Mondays –Thursday R99
Friday and Saturday R109
New Year's Eve R154

Book online through Computicket.

BOOKING INFORMATION

Baxter box office hours: Monday – Saturday 09:00 to start of performances.
Credit Card Bookings: Telephone the Baxter box office, 021 680 3989 or 021 685 7880, during office hours, or Computicket call centre 083 915 8100, 011 340 8000 or 083 131 Monday – Saturday 08:00 – 20:00.

For block booking discounts phone the Baxter Sales Department at 021 680 3962 (subject to availability).

HOW TO FIND US

Directions from the N2

Take the N2 towards Cape Town.

As you are driving up towards the mountain, the road has 3 lanes, which divide, with the left-hand one going towards Muizenberg, and the other two towards Cape Town. Take the Muizenberg one.

Stay in the same lane. Pass the first exit (to Mowbray), with Mostert's Mill (an old windmill) next to it, and you will automatically be taken off at the next exit (Exit 7 to Rosebank and the University of Cape Town).

At the traffic lights, turn left into Woolsack Drive.

Before you get to the next traffic lights, at the Main Road, a bridge crosses Woolsack Drive. Peel off to the left before it and turn right over the bridge. The Baxter is the building on your left.

Directions from the N1

Take the N1 towards Cape Town.

At the Koeberg interchange, take the Muizenberg exit onto the M5.

Follow the M5 until you reach the exit for the N2 to Cape Town, and take this. Then follow the directions above.

Directions from the Southern Suburbs

Take the M3 towards Cape Town.

Just after you pass the University of Cape Town, take the exit to Woolsack Drive. Go straight through the traffic lights under the bridge.

Before you get to the next traffic lights, at the Main Road, a bridge crosses Woolsack Drive. Peel off to the left before it and turn right over the bridge. The Baxter is the building on your left.

BAXTER PATRONS PLEASE NOTE:

• Patrons cannot be admitted after start of performances. Latecomers may be seated at the discretion of the Front of House Manager at an appropriate interval in the performance. TV monitors are available for latecomers.
• Secure parking is available in the Baxter's parking area and nearby parking, patrolled by Carwatch for your peace of mind.
• Smoking policy: The Baxter Theatre Centre is a smoke-free building.

BAXTER RESTAURANT AND BAR

• Open daily 09:00 until late - except Sundays
• Value in a glass - and on a plate
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BAXTER TERRACE: Hot or cold buffets, lunches, dinners
LA FONTAINE: Available for private functions

BOOKSTALL

The Baxter's new bookstall, situated in the main foyer, offers a selection of plays and books related to current productions, as well as others covering a wide range of theatrical and South African interests. It is open before and after performances, as well as during interval.

For more information or queries please phone the Baxter on 021 685 7880 or Ahmien van der Walt on 072 077 1371.

FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:

Hard of hearing?

Our Main Theatre is equipped with THE SENNHEISER SYSTEM for people with impaired hearing. Hearing aids with a T-switch can be linked to the system without headphones. Reserve your headphone or hearing-aid attachment by contacting the Front of House Manager at 021 680 3967.

Wheelchair facilities

Wheelchair positions are located in the Theatre, Concert Hall and Sanlam Studio Theatre. Please inform Computicket at the time of booking if you need a wheelchair space. Toilets for patrons with wheelchairs are located in the public toilets at the far end of the Main Foyer. Parking for people with wheelchairs is located at the Baxter Road and Burg Road entrances. A lift for wheelchairs in the Main Foyer allows access to the restaurant. Please contact the Front of House Manager on 021 680 3967 if you need assistance.

Further information about the Baxter's services to people with disabilities is contained in a special brochure available from the Baxter's Marketing Department.