Madame JoJo’s with Lilly Slaptsilli

Cape Town welcomes a bold new home for cabaret, burlesque and mischief for six Thursdays only, starting from 20 August 2026.

Nestled behind a discreet entrance on Barrack Street, guests enter an exclusive lounge where glamour meets chaos, elegance flirts with scandal, and velvet curtains reveal dazzling performers.

At the heart of it all is Madame JoJo, portrayed by celebrated drag icon and comedian Lilly Slaptsilli. With equal parts glamour, wit and mischief, she is more than your regular Mistress of Ceremonies – she is the beating heart of the experience. Madame JoJo welcomes kings, queens and everyone in between to an evening where laughter, spectacle and unforgettable performances take centre stage.

The evening begins with Velvet Hour from 7pm to 8pm, offering guests the chance to settle in with handcrafted cocktails at half price before the lights dim and the room comes alive.

From 8pm to 10:30pm, the stage belongs to Cabernet Noir with a breathtaking cast of cabaret performers, burlesque dancers, drag artistes and moments of mischief that ensure no two Thursdays are ever the same.

From 10:30pm, Madame JoJo sheds her corset and embraces her wild side in After Dark. DJs, dancers and after-dark revelry keep the party alive long into the early hours.

If the address sounds familiar, it’s because it occupies the intimate Empire Lounge, with guests entering through an exclusive street entrance.

Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the evening, with a prize awarded each week for the most fabulous look in the room.

‘Darlings… you’ve behaved yourselves long enough. Come dressed to impress. Leave your inhibitions at the door. At Madame JoJo’s, it’s not Thursday, it’s Thursday! – Madame JoJo (Lilly Slaptsilli).

Madame JoJo’s officially opened on Thursday, 20 August 2026, with six performances only, meaning there’s only four more to catch:

• 17 September
• 24 September
• 1 October
• 15 October

Tickets will be available exclusively through Quicket, with guests encouraged to book early as space is highly limited.

Details: 

• Website: madamejojos.co.za
• Instagram: @madame.jojos