{"id":2555,"date":"2026-03-10T18:55:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:55:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=179091"},"modified":"2026-03-10T18:55:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:55:57","slug":"capetalks-business-of-entertainment-features-steve-van-schaik-of-at-the-courtyard-making-magic-in-the-small-town-of-mcgregor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/capetalks-business-of-entertainment-features-steve-van-schaik-of-at-the-courtyard-making-magic-in-the-small-town-of-mcgregor\/","title":{"rendered":": CapeTalk\u2019s \u201cBusiness of Entertainment\u201d Features Steve van Schaik of At The Courtyard \u2013 Making Magic in the Small Town of McGregor"},"content":{"rendered":"

The quiet village of McGregor in the Western Cape will take centre stage on CapeTalk 567 AM<\/strong> as Martin Myers<\/strong> sits down with Steve van Schaik<\/strong>, founder of At The Courtyard bistro + theatre<\/em>, for a conversation about creativity, music, and building something meaningful in a small town.<\/span><\/p>\n

The interview forms part of CapeTalk\u2019s \u201cBusiness of Entertainment\u201d<\/strong> series and explores how Steve and his wife Meg transformed a dream into one of McGregor\u2019s most loved creative spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in 2018<\/strong>, At The Courtyard<\/em>\u2014located at 44 Voortrekker Street, McGregor<\/strong>\u2014has become a gathering place where food, music, theatre and storytelling meet. What began as a step away from the corporate world has evolved into a cultural hub that reflects the spirit of the village.<\/span><\/p>\n

” class=”Apple-web-attachment Apple-edge-to-edge-visual-media Singleton” src=”https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/capetalks-business-of-entertainment-features-steve-van-schaik-of-at-the-courtyard-making-magic-in-the-small-town-of-mcgregor\/9145E5A7-45EA-4CC9-BE0F-578E70F09A13@tendawifi.com” alt=”STEVE MCGREGOR.JPG”>\u201cPeople come to McGregor to breathe,\u201d says Steve. \u201cThey\u2019re looking for authenticity. At The Courtyard we try to create an experience where stories, music and people connect.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Nestled in the valley of the Langeberg Mountains<\/strong>, McGregor is known for its whitewashed cottages, artistic community and slower rhythm of life. Visitors travel from across the Western Cape to experience its charm\u2014and many find themselves drawn to the welcoming courtyard atmosphere Steve and Meg have created.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Steve, success has little to do with traditional measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSuccess is creative output,\u201d he says. \u201cIf you\u2019re creating something meaningful and connecting with people, that\u2019s what matters.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The conversation with Martin Myers explores entrepreneurship in the creative industry, the importance of storytelling, and how passion, music and community can shape a place into something memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Broadcast Details<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 CapeTalk 567 AM<\/strong>
\u2022 Business of Entertainment \u2013 Martin Myers in conversation with Steve van Schaik<\/strong>
\u2022 Thursdays at 9PM<\/strong>
\u2022 Tune in on 567 AM or DStv Channel 885<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Rebroadcast:<\/strong>
\u2022 Sundays at 9PM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Podcast:<\/strong>
\u2022 Available on Spotify \u2013 \u201cOn The Couch with Mex\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

#JoinTheConversation<\/span><\/p>\n

About At The Courtyard<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

At The Courtyard bistro + theatre<\/em> is a creative hospitality venue founded by Steve and Meg in 2018. Located in the historic village of McGregor, it brings together food, music, performance and community in an intimate courtyard setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Visit:<\/strong>
At The Courtyard
44 Voortrekker Street
McGregor, Western Cape, South Africa<\/span><\/p>\n

Facebook:
https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/atthecourtyard\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/a>
Show Poster -Thurs 9pm Cape Talk. Photo: Casey Barclay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Video:<\/strong> : CapeTalk\u2019s \u201cBusiness of Entertainment\u201d Features Steve van Schaik of At The Courtyard \u2013 Making Magic in the Small Town of McGregor<\/p>\n