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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.
Review: ART at Baxter Flipside
Marthinus Basson's ART turns a blank canvas into a friendship-ending grenade.
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.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
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.
Review: WGRUV HIGHLIGHTS at Homecoming Centre
The production spoke to me through its beautiful choreography, simplicity and emotional clarity, proving that you don’t need to understand dance technique to connect with its meaning.
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.
Review: TRANS/VAAL at The Drama Factory is a masterpiece with an important message
TRANS/VAAL is a richly textured piece of physical theatre.
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.
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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.
Photos: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape (9/03-10/11) |