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Alice Viskat
A daring fusion of immersive theatre, contemporary dance, and installation art, FREE FALL is ready to amaze Cape Town audiences at The Outlore Base until 12 April 2025.
Step into the raw and electrifying world of FREE FALL, an immersive dance-theatre production that plunges audiences into the seductive chaos of nightlife. This bold production strips back the glamour of club culture to reveal its darker truths—substance-fueled escapism, toxic social pressures, and the complexities of modern relationships.
Directed, produced, and choreographed by Lee van der Merwe, FREE FALL is more than just a performance—it’s an unfiltered look at nightlife as both an intoxicating escape and a harsh mirror of societal struggles.
"Clubbing is the ultimate catalyst that brings out the worst (but also sometimes the best) aspects of humanity. It also reveals how morally grey our society is," says Van der Merwe. "It is an opportunity for the depraved, a trap for the vulnerable, a cesspool of toxic masculinity, triggering for those suffering with their mental health, isolating for the lonely and grieving, and tempting beyond measure for the addicted."
Set inside a real nightclub, the audience doesn’t just watch the performance—they live it.
From the moment you enter The Outlore Base, a transformed warehouse in the heart of Cape Town, the line between reality and performance begins to blur. Cassidy (Bethany Mclachlan-Evans), Olivia (Claudia House), and Luc (Nkosinathi Mazwai) pull you into their world, where peer pressure, desire, and social validation dictate the night’s trajectory.
Perhaps most provocatively, FREE FALL scrutinizes the entrenched dynamics of toxic masculinity. It examines outdated attitudes that equate acts of service with entitlement to a woman’s time, body, or attention—a mindset that not only taints intimate relationships but also leaves its characters grappling with confusion and disrespect. The show challenges audiences to critically reassess what it means to interact with empathy and mutual respect.
Beyond the external pressures of nightlife, the performance also offers a deeply personal exploration of mental health and grief. Through the turbulent journey of a character struggling to regain her footing after a painful breakup, FREE FALL lays bare the emotional chaos that comes with loss. Her raw vulnerability underscores the impact of mental health challenges, while her path toward healing serves as a powerful testament to resilience and self-reconstruction.
How It Works:
✔️ Buy a ticket on Quicket
✔️ Arrive at The Outlore Base, a warehouse on Hout Street transformed into a fully immersive nightclub theatre space.
✔️ Mingle, have a drink, and soak in the atmosphere—until suddenly, the performance begins. The characters enter the club, and the story unfolds around you.
This bold and visceral production challenges audiences to rethink romantic ideals, social expectations, and the hidden costs of nightlife culture.
Don’t just watch—experience it!
Main cast:
● Cassidy (Bethany Mclachlan-Evans)
● Olivia (Claudia House)
● Luc (Nkosinathi Mazwai)
Ensemble dancers:
● Zoë Aldridge
● Kiera Bryan
● Shante Solomons
● Caefus Tladi
● Amy van Harte
● Alice Viskat