SOUTH AFRICA THEATRE NEWSROOM

Theatre on the Square in Sandton has announced it will present a new production of Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in March 2026.

With the first two evening performances already sold out and the remainder of the season selling fast, Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has added two additional performances of DRACULA to meet overwhelming demand.

Joburg Ballet marks its 25th anniversary with a special performance titled Ballet Above Braam – Rooftop Sunset Sessions.

Turn the Tide, a lively theatre-for-youth production written and directed by Meg van Wyk, will arrive at Theatre Arts in Observatory from 1 to 4 April.

Comedian Alan Committie will present his latest comedy show, AV-A-LAUGH-TA, at Monte Theatre starting March 2026.

Warm, relaxed and full of nostalgia, Key Change showcases Jonathan Roxmouth at his most engaging.

A new thriller by celebrated playwright Louis Viljoen will confront audiences with a gripping tale of ambition, intrigue and murder at Artscape in May.

The Western Cape premiere of ACTRESS, the Naledi Theatre Award-winning musical created by Talia Kodesh and Bruce Dennill, will be presented at The Drama Factory in Strand from April 8–12.

Johannesburg-based, premier live function and party band, The Morning After, are back by popular demand and this time round they are bringing their hit-driven '90s show, the “90s Songbook” to The Drama Factory.

Qondiswa James' latest play, AMAXELEGU, explores complex bedroom dynamics, premiering in Cape Town at Magnet Theatre and Azande Theatre.

Jordan Roelfze, formerly of CATS, rejoins Cape Town City Ballet for the DRACULA season, directed by David Nixon, from March 13-29, 2026 at Artscape.

Award-winning playwright Gavin Werner will present two new plays at The Masque Theatre in Cape Town this April, featuring the premiere of MEETING MURPHY and the acclaimed SPANISH STEPS.

Cape Town Opera (CTO) has revealed the details of each production in its 2026 season, announcing, among other highlights, a five-city international tour of Porgy and Bess.

Irene Village Theatre will present the beloved musical CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, bringing Roald Dahl's magical world to life on stage.

Cape Town City Ballet will present a new production of Dracula at Artscape from 13 March 2026, led by an outstanding South African and international cast.

YOU SHOULD GO IN, a powerful new South African drama by Emma Amber and Origen Productions, will run 15–25 April at Masambe Theatre at Baxter Theatre Centre.

Cape Town Opera (CTO) and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO), two of South Africa's foremost cultural institutions, will unite once again for their annual collaboration in a magnificent celebration of Baroque and Classical choral brilliance.

A powerful, intense solo performance by Alan Committie that drags The Iliad out of history and into the present.

A lively, fast-paced and very funny romp through Shakespeare.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, a cult classic musical, will be staged at Theatre on the Bay from April to May 2026, featuring a collaboration between Pieter Toerien Productions and LAMTA.

Sumptuous design, assured dancing and clear storytelling combine to create a Nutcracker that is both elegant and utterly engrossing.

Imibungazo Personality Management Production, in partnership with the Joburg Theatre, will present the third instalment of 10 South African Sopranos, taking place on 28 and 29 March 2026 at The Mandela theatre.

Watching AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR SUNDAY DRESSES at the Baxter, I was reminded in many ways of WAITING FOR GODOT.

The 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival will once again champion local stories and artistic excellence, while giving a platform to the next generation of theatre makers.

In his highly-acclaimed show, KEY CHANGE, Jonathan showcases the various piano based comedians, singers and entertainers who have shaped and influenced his musical tastes through various phases of his life.