A provocative and quirky drag cabaret presented as part of the HEAT Winter Arts Festival. Pichi Keane’s performance delves into concepts of femininity and the patriarchal influences on their own life as a genderqueer drag artist. As a non-binary person in a female body, Pichi Keane has always felt that traditional femininity was something they performed – no dissimilar to drag. Drag has helped them explore gender and finally feel comfortable expressing their femininity, as well as given them a platform to advocate for social justice and healthy sexuality. With humour, wit, and song, Pichi Keane playfully prompts audiences to reevaluate their perspectives about gender, sex, and taboo. Their show Ripe ‘n Ready was the recipient of the Silver Standard Bank Standing Ovation Award. 

“Pichi Keane takes the stage fully embracing a brave new world in this fiercely femme phenomena” – All Events Port Elizabeth

“…an over-the-top personality, with fun and fab thrown in.” – Mamba Online

Pichi Keane describes themself as a singing queen, glamour clown, and pleasure activist. Born in 2019 in Hong Kong, Pichi Keane quickly became a fixture in the local queer scene. Collaborating with their drag sister Trash Queen Doris, Pichi Keane co-produced various events like Get Trash’d and Big Bad Bingo Bonanza, as well as formed the band Pichi Keane and the Swing Machine. Now based in South Africa, Pichi Keane has delighted audiences with sold-out shows like Ripe n Ready and performed as a soloist on the main stage of the Cape Town Pride Festival Mardi Gras. They have also just released their debut single, Came Here To Dance. 

Due to strong language and sexual themes, this production is not suitable for u18s.

Venue: Wave Theatre, 44 Long Street, Cape Town CBD
Time: 20:30
Tickets: R180pp
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Pichi Keane (uitgespreek as “peachy keen”) is ‘n queen met ‘n onversadigbare lus vir die lewe en ander dinge… Wulps, woelig en wawydwakker, Pichi skerts en sing oor liefde, gender, en queer wees in ‘n tyd waar almal wonder wat in jou broek sit. Soetsappig is nie geskik vir onder-18s of die meer fynbesnaardes nie. 

Venue: Honey & Dora, 55 Prestwichstraat, De Waterkant
Tyd: Vertoning begin 19:00
Prys: R150

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Pichi Keane splashes out at Gorgeous George with her quirky queer cabaret – this time with a special ending!

‘Ripe ‘n Ready’ is a heady mix of pop songs and musical theatre numbers performed with a cabaret twist as a celebration of fruit…and the rich symbolism ensconced in each juicy segment and fragrant peel. Brimming with naughty hilarity, this show will make you gush and blush, but is not for the faint-hearted. It’s better suited to the bold who like to get in their 5-a-day and prefer to eat the rainbow.?? ‘Ripe ‘n Ready’ was awarded a Standard Bank Silver Ovation Award at the 2023 National Arts Festival and has enjoyed sold-out performances, so don’t delay in booking your ticket. This performance will also feature the premiere live performance of Pichi Keane’s debut single ‘Came Here To Dance’, so wear your dancing shoes and be ready to get down!

In short, come if you’re queer, kinky or curious and enjoy a healthy dose of the naughty and nice served à la Pichi Keane.

Note: No under 18s

Time: 20:15-21:30

Venue: The Pink Room, 1/F Gorgeous George Hotel, 118 St Georges Mall, Cape Town City Centre

Ticket price: R200

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