Voulez vous a great evening’s entertainment by an exciting line-up of local performers? Voulez vous a unique live experience to celebrate Valentine’s Day, whether with a partner, friends, family or your book club? Impact Community Theatre definitely speaks your language and invites audiences to fall in love with music, laughter and local talent at their annual Valentine’s Cabaret, Voulez-Vous?. The show features an exciting line-up of local performers delivering hits from the charts, the classics, stage and screen with some surprise medleys and comedy numbers.
Now in its 17th year, the Impact Valentine’s Cabaret has become a firm favourite on the theatre calendar and is Impact’s first major fundraiser for 2026. This year, Director Leandi Fontini, has brought together a cast that represent the amazing emerging and established talent from all over Nelson Mandela Bay.
“After performing in three Valentine’s shows, this is my first time stepping into the role of director, and I wanted to create something joyful and welcoming,” says Fontini. “It’s about settling in with some great snacks, an ice-cold drink, fantastic music, shared laughs, and that special feeling of being in a theatre with people you love — whether that’s a partner, friends, family, or your favourite plus-one.”
Fontini is joined by Vocal Director Thuba Myeki and co-Choreographers, Kehly Booysen and Abi Ranwell – a dynamic creative team representing the new generation of theatre professionals in the Bay. Fontini directed the hugely successful Grease in 2024 which attracted around 6000 patrons.
Myeki is well known to local audiences for his powerhouse performances with Centrestage that cross all musical genres and generations. The choreographers are not just seasoned performers – both teach at their own dance studios – Dancemouse and Synergy.
Voulez-Vous? Is a musical feast and has everything from Marvin Gaye to The Weekend, Lemar to Lady Gaga with something for everyone in the mix. The popular guest artist spot is happening again and Fontini has recruited the likes of Melissa Leander, Matthew Osborne and Annaline Stiglingh to join for one show only.
This year’s cast features a diverse and exciting mix of youth and experience. Audience favourites include Annaline Stiglingh, Timothy Jacobs, Andrea Morris, AJ Josephs as well as last year’s director, Danyke de Beer, and 2025 stage couple, Hannah Barth and Caleb Zola, who had audiences hanging on every song during their “courtship”. Making a welcome return to the Savoy stage are Debrah Coeries, Chris Cressey, Grayden Malgas, Milo Dyantyi, Elmarie Jonker and Bronwen Swanepoel, the “Brownie Queen” who the number fan of daughter Mieka who appeared in both Annie and Music!,
Movies!, Magic!. Popular local teacher, Sharné Osborne, makes her second Valentine’s appearance cheered on by husband Matthew and sons Finn and Ezra, who all appeared in Annie.
Production Manager and Impact President, Rose Cowpar has always championed development, especially for young people, and the family environment at Impact. “It’s a huge thrill for me to see how the experiences of our cast members and crew really inspire a love of theatre not just for them but their families and friends. Everyone learns from each other and works together to create some really magical moments”.
Voulez-Vous? runs from 12 to 15 February 2026 at the Savoy Theatre, with evening shows Thursday to Saturday at 7.30pm, and matinees on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th at 2pm. Tickets are R150, or R1 000 for a table of 8. The popular discounted family shows take place on Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon, when all tickets are R100.
Tickets for all performances can be purchased online on Webtickets or at any Pick n Pay store. Bookings for groups of 10 or more should be made with Rose Cowpar by Whatsapp 072 906 1977 or email info@impacttheatre.co.za.
Patrons can choose between table or row seating and are welcome to bring along snacks or a finger supper to enjoy during the show. The Savoy Bar and Coffee Bar will be open for all shows and finger snacks can be purchased to build your own platter.
Valentine’s Cabaret is a celebration of love, laughter and live theatre – and a vital fundraiser for the year ahead. Come out, support local talent, and help keep great theatre alive in 2026.
