Pieter Bosch Botha

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Founding member of Boschwhacked Productions (2010)

Pieter Bosch Botha has been active in the industry since the age of 6. He trained at the National School of the Arts and has performed in numerous productions including JACK AND THE BEANSTALK, CINDERELLA, the sold-out comedy hit DAMES & HERE, the musical review SPOOF FULL OF SUGAR at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square, the off-the-wall cabaret EAT ME!. His television adventures include the SABC 2 sitcom, ASKIES!, and the E-TV soap, BACKSTAGE. In 2008 and 2009 he portrayed the controversial role of Lammetjie Koekemoer on Kyknet’s daily soap VILLAROSA.

Pieter has also been responsible for the direction & production of 19 high quality Theatre shows in his capacity as Freelance Director. Some of these highlights include: NOISES OFF!, MADIBA MAGIC, DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD, THE WITCHES, LITTLE BLUE DRESS, BED HOPPING, WASGOED, SUBJECT TO CITIZEN, OF BIRDS & BEASTS, I'LL HAVE WHAT SHE'S HAVING, HATS, ROSE RED, and most recently, SWOOP. These stylistically diverse productions have enjoyed incredible success with sell-out runs, critical acclaim and many standing ovations.

Pieter has recently returned to the stage in the highly successful 1 man comedy, FULLY COMMITTED, which has received rave reviews and sell-out shows in both Cape Town and Johannesburg. Pieter will also Direct the Premiere stage production of South Africa's favourite cartoon strip, MADAM & EVE, which will be presented as a large-scale musical in the near future.

In 2010