The latest reviews and critic recommendations from South Africa.
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGNIA WOOLF? has to be one of the most in-your-face pieces of theatre ever written, and it’s as entertaining and relevant today as it was when it debuted 60 years ago.
It’s quite amazing that a script written in 1997 about a fledgling democratic South Africa can still be so relevant and haunting in 2022.
It’s always exciting when one of the Cape Town societies puts on original work.
Actress Imke du Toit throws herself into the piece body and soul.
I’d heard a lot about ÎLE after its highly successful run at the National Arts Festival earlier this year.
Cape Town City Ballet's rendition of ROMEO AND JULIET is a rich tapestry of music, dance, colour and emotion.
For their 2022 acting showcase, LAMTA offered audiences a very clever DOUBLE BILL.
The characters in CAREFUL are really well-rounded and the story develops in a very clever way.
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND is a joyous expression of music and dance from start to finish.
THE GREAT GATSBY is one of my absolute favourite books – the characters, the landscape, the era are all so beautifully described by F.
DIE GOEIE PA is a gritty tale based on true events, and this Afrikaans version pulls no punches.
What did our critic think? The latest dance production from LAMTA is a celebration of so many things – dancing, theatre, music and performance excellence.
IMBILINI… MY FRIEND! is a moving piece of physical theatre that has been carefully crafted for the stage.
The careful and clever direction by James Ngcobo, mixed with the finely tuned performances of Francois Jacobs and Mncedisi Shabangu, draws you completely into their world.
On Wednesday evening, the Baxter Theatre Centre became a very glamorous spot.
It’s a strong and important story told mostly through song – and some incredibly powerful voices – about how society sees women as just pretty faces.
I was so excited when THE LAST FIVE YEARS was announced two years ago, and I was genuinely gutted for the entire production team when they had to postpone due to COVID.
Director Gina Shmukler, actress Natasha Sutherland and VR Theatrical have done an incredible job putting this production of SHIRLEY VALENTINE together.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN is an absolute treat for theatre lovers and the Baxter Theatre should be proud to present it.
The South African premiere of JM Coetzee's LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K, adapted for the stage by Lara Foot in collaboration with the Handspring Puppet Company, is finally here.
This autobiographical look at his life is a truly inspiring piece of theatre and Bryan Schimmel is so brave and honest in it.
There’s nothing quite like the sound of children’s laughter rolling through a theatre as they watch a live show, and that’s exactly what WHAT DID THE FOX SAY? EPISODE ONE: THE FEAST OF THE KING OF BEASTS delivers.
THE DIONYSISTERS: DIVAS THROUGH THE DECADES is a musical featuring the incredible voices of two powerhouse performers.
TALES OF A BIG BAD WOLF opened this past weekend at Kalk Bay Theatre to much enjoyment from young and old alike.
CINDERELLA opened this past week at the Masque Theatre.
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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Resonance and Reflections Cape Town City Hall (9/03-9/03) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
