Review: SCOTT at Masambe At The Baxter
SCOTT is powerful, moving theatre with an exceptional script by Morapeleng Molekoa and a mesmerising solo performance by Sbuja Dywili, who brings an entire world to life.
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Review: APPLE AND EVE at Pinelands Players Clubhouse
A fast-paced, clever and thoroughly entertaining show, Apple & Eve impressed me with its talented four-person cast, sharp comic timing, excellent singing and remarkable character work.
Review: ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL OF 2026 at The Masque Theatre
An enjoyable evening of contrasting theatre: The Black Bird was atmospheric, unsettling and thought-provoking, while Bottle Service delivered believable characters, warm humour and some genuinely funny moments.
Review: PRIMA FACIE at Baxter
PRIMA FACIE has been making huge waves on the West End and Broadway, and now it has been brought to life right here.
Review: BRASSE, TOT LAAT TOE at Masambe At The Baxter
A sensitive, beautifully crafted story about friendship, betrayal and confronting the past, brought to life with effective direction and staging.
Review: THE FOOL'S GUIDE... TO LIVING AND DYING at The Baxter Flipside
Andrew Buckland delivers a mesmerising solo performance, using only his body, voice and a chair to create an entire world of unforgettable characters.
Review: Dalin Oliver's STUCK IN DUBAI at Artscape Theatre
South African comedian Dalin Oliver found himself in an unexpectedly extraordinary situation during a routine layover in Dubai as missiles began to fall.
Review: THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD at Theatre On The Bay
I thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully staged Agatha Christie classic, with its atmospheric set, clever lighting and excellent performances led by Alan Committie's delightful Hercule Poirot.
Review: KARAMONK at Masambe At The Baxter
Karamonk is a delightful, imaginative piece of theatre that showcases Bianca Flanders' exceptional storytelling, beautiful singing voice and remarkable ability to bring an array of colourful characters to life.
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Artscape Theatre is a laugh a minute
Waterfront Theatre School brings Something Rotten! to South African audiences for the first time.
Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Artscape Theatre is a must-see
The Pirates of Penzance is a delightful tale of swashbuckling pirates, starry-eyed lovers, and razor-sharp wit.
Review: 61ST CAPE TOWN THEATRE AWARDS at Baxter Theatre
An elegant and beautifully hosted afternoon that celebrated Cape Town's vibrant theatre community with warmth, style and genuine emotion.
Review: ROCKING AT 50 at Baxter Studio
A fun, uplifting evening filled with great rock 'n roll music, engaging storytelling and excellent musicianship.
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Theatre On The Bay
Beautifully staged with striking costumes, inventive direction and magnificent music, this production is a feast for both the eyes and ears.
Review: PUSS IN BOOTS at The Baxter Theatre
Puss in Boots, a pantomime written and directed by Steven Stead, has arrived at the Baxter Theatre just in time for the school holidays.
Review: THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT at Drama Factory
A gripping docudrama about Eleanor Kasrils's role in the anti-apartheid underground.
Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape Opera House
A hilarious, gorgeous 1920s reimagining of the Greek myth.
Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape
A visually stunning production with exquisite costumes, inventive sets and a wonderfully humorous 1920s twist on the classic myth.
Review: KILLER QUEEN at Theatre On The Bay
Killer Queen is a vibrant, high-energy celebration of Queen's music, brought to life by LAMTA's exceptionally talented dancers and singers.
Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Baxter Theatre Studio
A riveting production of Nick Payne's Constellations at the Baxter Theatre Studio.
Review: PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE at Artscape Arena
The specific context of PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE is unambiguously Cape Town, Coloured and queer, and at the same time unambiguously universal.
Review: COMMISSION CONTINUA at Masambe At The Baxter
Commission Continua is a thought-provoking and emotionally powerful production that uses striking theatrical imagery to question whether South Africa's many commissions of inquiry have achieved meaningful justice or simply generated more paperwork.
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Masque Theatre & Milnerton Playhouse
A polished and highly entertaining production with excellent singing, sharp comic performances and beautifully slick set changes.
Review: GEORGES BIZET'S CARMEN at Artscape Opera House
Cape Town Opera's presentation of Georges Bizet's Carmen is red, funny and devastating: everything you didn't know opera could be.
Review: THE FOOL'S GUIDE ... TO LIVING AND DYING ... at Drama Factory
Buckland's entire body of work since the 80s argues that comedy is not a lower art form.
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