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Local Critics

Faeron Wheeler

Faeron Wheeler

Faeron is a Cape Town based actor, writer and producer who has been involved in theatre since she was only three years old. She studied drama and dancing throughout school and then went on to do a BA with a double major in Screenwriting and English before earning her Honours in Film Production from the University of Cape Town. Throughout her performance career, she has appeared on numerous stages around Cape Town and beyond. In 2017, Faeron started F Creations, a production company aimed at bringing original work to the stage and screen. Some of her favourite productions she's been involved with include The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), The Comedy of Errors and Your Perfect Life (which won a Standard Bank Ovation Award at the 2019 National Arts Festival Fringe). Faeron is also currently the head of programming for a local theatre in Cape Town.

 

Judith Herbig

Judith Herbig

Judith Herbig studied Drama at the University of Pretoria and began her career with PACT and CAPAB in the early 1980s. She soon discovered a love for creating her own work, writing and performing three one-woman shows including The Dating Game (Black Sun Theatre & Grahamstown Festival), 40’s Secret Undercover Agent (Klein Libertas Theatre), and Spinnie in die Vreesweb (Durbanville). She also spent a season performing stand-up comedy with the Cape Comedy Collective in 2002.

At the Milnerton Playhouse, Judith has performed leading roles such as Helen Martins in The Road to Mecca (Millies Award – Best Actress) and Mrs. Dubois in Curl Up and Dye.

As a director, her productions include A Lovely Sunday for Creve CoeurThe Game’s AfootThose Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner, Let’s Murder Marsha, The Savannah Sipping Society, Aunt Zelda’s Painting, and Scrooge Macbeth. Her production of Miracle of South Division Street in 2017 won the CATA Award for both Best Director and Best Production.

Judith has also directed numerous school productions, ranging from Shakespeare to comedy, and delights in bringing theatre to young performers. She is retiring from her job as a Drama teacher after 36 years at the end of 2025.

Recently wrote and performed another one-woman show, called 'Flights, Felines and Holy Frights' at Milnerton Playhouse (Oct 2025 and 2 more shows at Masque Theatre in January 2026.) Also presenting acting and directing workshops at Milnerton Playhouse in 2026.

Michelle B Lewis

Michelle B Lewis

Michelle, who hails from Cape Town, is a creative with a life-long interest in theatre and literature.

Her love for reading and theatre started at a very young age.

After a 25-year hiatus, Michelle is thrilled to be back in the creative realm. Her music and drama roots, cultivated in school and community work, have flourished. Previously a dedicated stage mom, supporting her talented daughters, she now merges her organizational skills from the corporate world with her passion for theatre. Michelle was also the Volunteer Coordinator at The Masque Theatre in Cape Town, uniting her love for creativity and relationship-building in one space.

Michelle is also known for her great comedic timing as part of the ensemble in the pantomime Rapunzel in 2023, at The Masque Theatre.

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