RHUMBELOW THEATRE
42 Cunningham Rd off Bartle Road, Durban

Presents

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS

Kiruna-Lind Devar (Roxie Hart in Chicago, Sophie in Mamma Mia!)    

Directed by Multi-award winning cabaret artist Daniel Anderson

FRIDAY                   11 SEPT 2026 Show starts 19.30 – DBN 

SATURDAY              12 SEPT 2026 Show starts 19.30 – DBN 
SUNDAY                  13 SEPT 2026 Show starts 14.00 – DBN
(Venue opens 90 minutes before show for snacks/drinks)        

A new production of Wela Kapela’s acclaimed Damsel in Distress tells the story of Griselda, aptly named after the original damsel in distress from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, She’s a librarian and she has not left the building in a very, very long time. Trapped by that dragon called fear, she has long since traded life for the safer world of fiction. When reality comes knocking, Griselda’s answer is simple: “No thank you. I’d rather just read my book.”

An avid armchair-traveller, Griselda travels through the world of books - to Paris, New York, Germany and beyond. That is until the handsome Edward Pamment begins frequenting the library. With his undeniable charm and distinctly

Mr Darcy-esque manner, Edward awakens a curiosity about the world beyond Griselda’s carefully constructed castle… and the childhood dreams she has kept locked away.

Through popular songs like I Love Paris, Mein Herr, At Seventeen, Windmills of Your Mind, Bang-Bang and You Don’t Own Me, the music sweeps audiences from Griselda’s imaginary world of travel to the deep corners of a dark and haunted past. Exploring the reality of femicide and gender-based violence, Damsel in Distress promises an exciting journey of hope, heart, courage and survival.

Starring acclaimed actress Kiruna-Lind Devar (Roxie Hart in Chicago, Sophie in Mamma Mia!) in her first solo cabaret, the show also includes distinguished pianist Samatha Riedel as both pianist and musical director.

Multi-award winning cabaret artist Daniel Anderson steps into the director’s chair for the first time.

The story is written by celebrated and award-winning writer Amanda Bothma.

Damsel in Distress makes its debut at Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban, from 11–13 September 2026.

R 220-00 a ticket

Pensioners R 200-00

Under 13 -R 180-00

Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue

Limited secure parking available    

Booking is essential. 

Bar Available (no alcohol may be brought on to the premises)

Cell 0824998636          

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SHORT DESCRIPTION

Griselda is a librarian who has hidden from life for years, safely travelling the world through books. When charming Edward Pamment enters her carefully protected world, she must confront the fears that have kept her imprisoned. Through music, humour and heart, Damsel in Distress explores courage, survival and finding the strength to face a new life.