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drag, cabaret and live DJs

Dorothy's

Woodstock's queer drag club. Wigs that need their own seat, heels with strong opinions, and a DJ who knows exactly what you did last Friday.

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Doors open in
00:00:00
Woodstock, Cape Town. Seats by the stage go first.18+
A towering crown of mirror shards and crystals on a black velvet plinth under red stage curtains

house rules

Every night, someone gets crowned

Every queen starts at a mirror with a bulb that keeps blowing. Dorothy's is that mirror at club size: a proper stage, a booth that earns its volume, and a crowd that claps in the right places and louder in the wrong ones.

  • Tip the queens. Rhinestones do not pay for themselves.
  • Clap like you mean it, especially when you missed the joke.
  • A wig in your drink counts as a souvenir.
  • Everyone is welcome here. Behave or get read.
  • 18+ only. Bring ID, leave the boring at home.
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pick your poison

Eight shows, one crown

Nights and start times are still TBC. Ask on WhatsApp what is on this week.

The Crown Jewels

Night TBC

The big one. Queens compete, glitter falls from the ceiling, and one head leaves heavier than it arrived.

Night Shift

Night TBC

The DJ takes over and the dance floor takes your shoes' side. Late, loud and live.

Sunday Best

Sunday

Dress like you have somewhere to be. The only place is here, with a drink and a queen.

Lip Service

Night TBC

Mouth the words, mean every one. A lip sync with real consequences.

Velvet Hour

Night TBC

Cabaret with the lights turned down. Stories told sideways, high notes told loudly.

Pop Quiz Hot Stuff

Night TBC

Trivia with a host who marks generously and heckles harder. Bring a team and a thick skin.

Heels Up

Night TBC

Chin up, heels up, problems down. The floor is yours and so is the blame.

Mirrorball

Night TBC

Disco night. Everything reflects, including your questionable dance moves.

front row goes first

Heels higher than your standards

Line-up TBC

The line-up changes by the week and lands on the night, because surprise is half the act. Want to know who is on before you commit? Ask, and we will answer dramatically.

Seats by the stage go first. Tables are held for 30 minutes, then they belong to whoever is waiting at the door.

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A queen in a sequinned gown and feather sleeves in a spotlight, silhouetted audience in the foreground
A crystal coupe with a lemon twist on a black marble bar, lit by rows of mirror bulbs

last orders never come

Cold drinks, loud room

  • The house coupePrice TBC
  • Bubbles by the glassPrice TBC
  • Beer and ciderPrice TBC
  • Spirits and mixersPrice TBC
  • Zero-proof, still dressed upPrice TBC
  • Bar snacksPrice TBC

Full menu on the way. We would rather say TBC than guess a price.

make your choice

Pick your night

The night in

Scroll. Reheat leftovers.

Watch other people have a good time.

The night at Dorothy's

Scream at a lip sync. Make a best friend by interval. Go home with glitter in places you will find on Wednesday.

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A dressing room mirror ringed with bulbs, a red feather boa, perfume bottles and a sequinned gown on a stand

the whole room, yours

Hire the dressing room

Birthdays that need witnesses. Hen nights with a plot. Launches, wrap parties and the occasional proposal with a spotlight. Capacity, minimum spend and pricing are TBC, so ask and we will sort it out.

  • Bring your own crowd or borrow ours
  • Queens and DJs can be arranged, TBC
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your crown is waiting

Book a table

Tables are held for 30 minutes. After that, the door has opinions. Send us the details and your request goes straight to our WhatsApp.

Tables held for 30 minutes. Prefer email? Write to info@dorothys.co.za.