TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE to Return to Theatre on the Square
Theatre on the Square will present a revival of the stage adaptation of Mitch Albom's bestselling memoir, starring Michael Richard as Morrie and his real-life son Jeremy Richard as Mitch.
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THE FOOL'S GUIDE TO LIVING... AND DYING... to Play POPArt Theatre
Andrew Buckland stars in a one-man physical comedy about technology, social media, and the human condition.
THE FIREBIRD to Make Johannesburg Debut at The Teatro, Montecasino
Janni Younge Productions' THE FIREBIRD, directed by Janni Younge and choreographed by Jay Pather, will perform at The Teatro, Montecasino following sold-out seasons in Cape Town and performances with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
HER OF PERFIDY to Open at The Antique Theatre
Louis Viljoen's one-person play HER OF PERFIDY will run at The Antique Theatre, starring Emily Child in the seventh collaboration between the playwright and actor.
Cast Set For LAMTA's INTO THE WOODS
LAMTA will present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS at Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay, featuring LAMTA students making their Sondheim debuts under the direction of Sylvaine Strike.
SHOPLEFT to Open at POPArt Theatre in Johannesburg
SHOPLEFT chronicles efforts to revitalize a struggling shop while addressing broader community challenges.
Principal Cast Set For DRACULA Return at Cape Town City Ballet
Cape Town City Ballet announced principal casting for David Nixon's DRACULA, with Oleksii Ishchenko joining leads Leusson Muniz and Zachary Healy for the limited season at Artscape.
MAJIKA to Take Over Cape Town City Hall for Three Performances
The College of Magic's MAJIKA returns to Cape Town City Hall with grand illusions, sleight of hand, and a death-defying Harry Houdini tribute featuring illusionists and performers from across Africa.
ANT AND ANG DANCE PARTY to Play The Drama Factory
The Drama Factory will present ANT AND ANG DANCE PARTY, a 120-minute live music event featuring Angie Mitchell and Ant Kinsey performing golden oldies, classic rock, and contemporary hits.
Dalin Oliver to Bring STUCK IN DUBAI to The Drama Factory
Dalin Oliver will perform Stuck in Dubai at The Drama Factory in Strand on October 24, sharing the story of his unexpected journey to Adelaide Fringe.
TO THE MOON AND BACK to Open at Studio Theatre, Montecasino
KMD Productions will present TO THE MOON AND BACK, a children's adventure show following a young astronaut and alien companion on a space journey.
GOD OF CARNAGE to Open at Masque Theatre in Cape Town
The Claremont Dramatic Society returns to the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg with Yasmina Reza's Tony-winning comedy GOD OF CARNAGE, the company's first production since the pandemic.
INTO THE WOODS Will Open at Theatre on Bay in October
LAMTA will present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS at Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay.
DRACULA Returns With Cape Town City Ballet With Performances At Artscape
From 28 October 2026, Artscape Theatre becomes a world of shadows, seduction and the supernatural as David Nixon CBE's Dracula returns to the stage, presented by Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB).
ROMÉO ET JULIETTE to Open at Artscape Theatre From Cape Town Opera
Cape Town Opera will present Gounod's ROMÉO ET JULIETTE at Artscape Theatre from November 18–29, 2026, directed by Marcus Desando and conducted by Kamal Khan.
ROCKSTEADY'S WOODSTOCK & BEYOND to Open at The Drama Factory
ROCKSTEADY will present a rock and folk tribute spanning 1965 to 1975, featuring songs from Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and other era-defining artists at The Drama Factory in Strand, Western Cape.
Swan Lake to Open at Artscape Following Johannesburg Success
Cape Ballet Africa will present SWAN LAKE at Artscape Opera House following an acclaimed run in Johannesburg that drew 30,000 attendees.
Cape Town City Ballet to Host Master Classes With Qi Huan
CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET will offer public master classes led by Qi Huan, a former principal dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Van Alen Institute and Pan-African Biennale Reveal Africa-Based Winners of the Re:Paris Prize
Van Alen Institute and Pan-African Biennale announced the two Africa-based winners of the RE:PARIS PRIZE, who will receive travel fellowships to conduct field research on transformative design practices rooted in African innovation and cultural preservation.
MELANINA - RETURN TO ORIGIN to Open at Zingara in Century City
Zingara will present a new production, MELANINA - RETURN TO ORIGIN, in Century City, Cape Town, featuring international acrobats, aerialists and a live band led by Lelo Ramasimong.
DON GIOVANNI Will Open at The Baxter From Opera UCT
UCT Opera will stage Mozart's DON GIOVANNI at The Baxter, performing alongside the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
COMMISSION CONTINUA to Play POPArt Theatre
The National Arts Festival Ovation Gold-winning solo show, performed by Tony Miyambo, will run at POPArt Theatre in Johannesburg, examining South Africa's commissions of inquiry through a records clerk's eyes.
SHADOWS OF THE SUBCONSCIOUS to Premiere at The Drama Factory
Mentalist Bryan Miles will bring his new show SHADOWS OF THE SUBCONSCIOUS to Somerset West for two performances, using Lego, UNO cards and a Rubik's Cube to explore hidden perception.
MOFFIE to Return to South African Stages at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees
The one-man show MOFFIE, starring David Viviers, will play the Adam Small Auditorium in Stellenbosch following acclaimed runs in London and at the Baxter Theatre.
CAIPHUS SEMENYA SONGBOOK to Take Stage at Joburg Theatre
Joburg Theatre will present a three-day tribute to composer Caiphus Semenya, featuring performances by Nathi, Moneoa, Amanda Black and Nokukhanya Dlamini.
Anna Ol, Jan Špunda to Headline SANDT's LEGACY OF DANCE GALA at Artscape
Dutch National Ballet's Anna Ol and Jan Špunda will perform at the Legacy of Dance Gala at Artscape Opera House, joining South African dance companies with live accompaniment from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
FUNNY SIDE UP to Bring Kurt Schoonraad Back to Johannesburg
Comedian Kurt Schoonraad will bring his one-man show FUNNY SIDE UP to The Capital Empire in Sandton for a single Johannesburg performance following recent Cape Town and Gqeberha dates.
PRIMA FACIE to Transfer to The Market Theatre After Cape Town Run
Suzie Miller's Tony and Olivier Award-winning legal drama PRIMA FACIE will move to The Market Theatre in Johannesburg following its acclaimed Cape Town staging by How Now Brown Cow.
VELVET FEATHERS to Bring Cape Town City Ballet to Norval Foundation
Cape Town City Ballet will stage three performances of VELVET FEATHERS at Norval Foundation, blending excerpts from Swan Lake and David Nixon's Winter Dances in the museum's Gallery 8 and Sculpture Garden.
SEMI-SOET - THE MUSICAL Will Come to The Teatro
The Afrikaans musical romantic comedy will move to The Teatro at Montecasino after a sold-out Pretoria run, starring Bobby van Jaarsveld and Anel Alexander.
Judith Sephuma to Record A WORSHIP EXPERIENCE Live at Emperors Palace
Judith Sephuma will return to gospel music with a live recording titled A WORSHIP EXPERIENCE at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace, nine years after her album My Worship.
Cape Town City Ballet Will Perform COPPÉLIA Youth Production at The Joseph Stone Auditorium In Athlone
Cape Town City Ballet will present an abridged Coppélia at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone, featuring young dancers from Dance for All and the Eoan Group performing alongside the company.
AN EVENING WITH ADELE, HOTEL CALIFORNIA, DAMSEL IN DISTRESS & More Set for The Drama Factory
The Drama Factory has revealed upcoming September and October programming, including An Evening with Adele, Damsel in Distress, Hotel California: The Ultimate Eagles Tribute and Conrad Koch's Chester's Got Talent.
Cape Town Opera's PORGY AND BESS to Embark on European Tour
Cape Town Opera will present PORGY AND BESS with London's Chineke! Orchestra, opening Sept.
Cape Ballet Africa to Launch Spring Season with ELYSIUM at The Baxter
Cape Ballet Africa will present the quadruple bill ELYSIUM at The Pam Golding Theatre at The Baxter in Cape Town, featuring works by George Balanchine, Nacho Duato, Kenneth Tindall and Michelle Reid.
MS. B-HAVED Solo Show to Open at Theatre on the Square
Sue Diepeveen's solo play MS.
Tollie Parton to Join LA DOLCE ROYAL Cast at Melrose Arch
South African drag artist Tollie Parton is set to join the cast of LA DOLCE ROYAL at Melrose Arch, bringing comedy and flair to the Spiegeltent production created by Richard Griffin.
Tracy Li Appointed Artistic Director of Cape Town City Ballet
Tracy Li, a former Senior Principal dancer and longtime coach with Cape Town City Ballet, has been named the company's Artistic Director after leading its artistic team since 2024.
IMAGINE AFRICA to Bring Gcina Mhlophe's Stories to Peoples Theatre
Peoples Theatre will present IMAGINE AFRICA: Our Stories Brought to Life, a stage production featuring tales by storyteller Gcina Mhlophe, including GOLDEN WINDOWS and HOW THE LION GOT HIS ROAR.
