Renaye Kramer

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Renaye Kramer (néé **, 195*-2026) was a theatre maker, producer and manager.


Biography

Renaye grew up in the Western Cape town of Worcester, where she met her future husband David Kramer during their school days.

She passed away unexpectedly on 13 October, 2026.

The couple had two daughters, Jesse and Amy.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Renaye was not only closely involved with her husband's amazing journey as a solo artist, but his partner and business manager for most of his theatrical projects, including the Dock Road Theatre and David Kramer Productions.

As a producer she was responsible for many of his projects, including the celebrated works he did with Taliep Petersen, such as the influential District Six – The Musical, Fairyland (1990), Crooners (1992), Poison (1992), Kat and the Kings (1995), Klop Klop (1996) and Ghoema (2005).

Sources

https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Renaye-Kramer/ https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/news/david-kramer-mourns-unexpected-death-of-wife-renaye/

https://www.roekeloos.co.za/tag/renaye-kramer/

Karla van der Merwe. 2026. “Teaterwêreld rou oor die heengaan van Renaye Kramer”, ‘’Die Burger’’, 15 October, p. 3.[1]

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