Roti Queen at Durban International Book Fair 2026

Roti Queen – performed by Shika Budhoo, directed by Dhaveshan Govender

BACK BY PUBLIC DEMAND!

Following critically acclaimed performances and an extremely enthusiastic audience response, Roti Queen returns to Umhlanga as part of the Durban International Book Fair 2026, including a Book Chat directly after the LIVE THEATRE SHOW as the playwrights discuss The Published Play Journey of the modern play currently touring South Africa. Since its debut, the production has earned glowing praise, with audiences calling it “utterly authentic, riveting, and highly entertaining.”

Get ready for a one-woman show like no other! Amrita, a Durban wife and mother, prepares rotis live on stage while juggling family, memories, and expectations -complete with dance, comedy, and LIVE ROTI MAKING. Beneath the laughter and rhythm of the kitchen, she begins to confront the choices that shaped her life, asking: what if she chose herself too?

Full of heart, humour, and Bollywood-style storytelling, Roti Queen moves effortlessly between characters, generations, and emotional worlds. This unique, interactive theatre experience celebrates family, identity, resilience, and the stories that connect us.

Whether you're discovering Roti Queen for the first time or returning to experience it again, don't miss this acclaimed South African production.

Age Restriction: 13+

Venue: Sapphire Room, Umhlanga Apart-Hotel, 60 Meridian Drive, Umhlanga Ridge

Presented as part of the Durban International Book Fair 2026.

Unreserved Seating.