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Review: OPRHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape Opera House

Review: OPRHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape Opera House

by Kim R2 — June 14, 2026
A hilarious, gorgeous 1920s reimagining of the Greek myth.
Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape

Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape

by Judith Herbig — June 13, 2026
A visually stunning production with exquisite costumes, inventive sets and a wonderfully humorous 1920s twist on the classic myth.
SARAFINA! Original Cast to Reunite for Market Theatre's 50th Birthday

SARAFINA! Original Cast to Reunite for Market Theatre's 50th Birthday

by BWW News Desk — June 10, 2026
Members of the original Sarafina! cast, including Baby Cele and Dumisani Dlamini, will reunite for a special 56-minute performance at the Market Theatre's 50th birthday celebration — their first time performing together since 1991.
Johannesburg Dancers Advance From Regionals To Artscape in Cape Town

Johannesburg Dancers Advance From Regionals To Artscape in Cape Town

by BWW News Desk — June 10, 2026
The 13th South African International Ballet Competition (SAIBC) continues to build momentum towards its highly anticipated 2026 Semi-Finals and Finals at Artscape in Cape Town, with the recent Johannesburg Regional Competition.
THE ADVENTURES OF THUMBELINA to Open at Theatre On the Square in Sandton

THE ADVENTURES OF THUMBELINA to Open at Theatre On the Square in Sandton

by BWW News Desk — June 10, 2026
On Cue Theatre will present THE ADVENTURES OF THUMBELINA at Theatre On the Square in Sandton, directed and choreographed by Litzy Katz, starring Gorata Mathebula, Lisa de Wet, Luzuko Gqiba, and Kevin Theron.
FUNNY SIDE UP: Kurt Schoonraad to Return to Baxter Theatre with One-Man Show

FUNNY SIDE UP: Kurt Schoonraad to Return to Baxter Theatre with One-Man Show

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 2026
South African comedian Kurt Schoonraad brings his one-man show back to Café Roux and the Baxter Theatre, where he first performed his debut show over two decades ago.
THE ROUTES OF SOUND to Return to Spier Wine Farm for Three Winter Weekends

THE ROUTES OF SOUND to Return to Spier Wine Farm for Three Winter Weekends

by BWW News Desk — June 9, 2026
Brett Bailey and Third World Bunfight will present THE ROUTES OF SOUND at Spier Wine Farm, expanding the intimate music series to three winter weekends featuring more than 40 local musicians across distinctive estate spaces.
Review: KILLER QUEEN at Theatre On The Bay

Review: KILLER QUEEN at Theatre On The Bay

by Judith Herbig — June 9, 2026
Killer Queen is a vibrant, high-energy celebration of Queen's music, brought to life by LAMTA's exceptionally talented dancers and singers.
THE BIG BAD MUSICAL Will Come to Roodepoort Theatre in July

THE BIG BAD MUSICAL Will Come to Roodepoort Theatre in July

by BWW News Desk — June 8, 2026
Roodepoort Theatre and Stageworx will present THE BIG BAD MUSICAL, a family courtroom comedy musical featuring a cast of 30 performers and original music, where audiences serve as jury to decide the Big Bad Wolf's fate.
Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Baxter Theatre Studio

Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Baxter Theatre Studio

by Kim R2 — June 7, 2026
A riveting production of Nick Payne's Constellations at the Baxter Theatre Studio.
Review: PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE at Artscape Arena

Review: PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE at Artscape Arena

by Kim R2 — June 4, 2026
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

Review: COMMISSION CONTINUA at Masambe At The Baxter

by Judith Herbig — June 2, 2026
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.
WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS? Afrikaans Puppet Show to Open at Die Centurion Teater

WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS? Afrikaans Puppet Show to Open at Die Centurion Teater

by BWW News Desk — June 2, 2026
Bizzy Hands Puppet Company will present WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS?, an Afrikaans puppet production inspired by The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, at Die Centurion Teater in South Africa.
THE FROG PRINCESS to Return to Irene Village Theatre

THE FROG PRINCESS to Return to Irene Village Theatre

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2026
Pretoria Youth Theatre announced the return of THE FROG PRINCESS to the Irene Village Theatre in Pretoria, following a run last year.
Cast Set For PETER PAN JR At Die Centurion Teater

Cast Set For PETER PAN JR At Die Centurion Teater

by BWW News Desk — June 1, 2026
Scenario Youth has announced the full cast for its Youth Flagship Production of PETER PAN JR at Die Centurion Teater, with Erich Jordaan, known for Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Sweeney Todd, set to play Peter Pan.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD to Feature Ballet Legends at Cape Town City Ballet

ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD to Feature Ballet Legends at Cape Town City Ballet

by BWW News Desk — May 29, 2026
Former CAPAB and Cape Town City Ballet principals Laura Bosenberg and Janet Lindup will make special guest appearances in Veronica Paeper's ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape, performed live by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC to Open at Theatre on the Bay With Jonathan Roxmouth

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC to Open at Theatre on the Bay With Jonathan Roxmouth

by BWW News Desk — May 26, 2026
Cape Town Opera will present Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay, featuring Jonathan Roxmouth, Samantha Peo, and Fleur du Cap Award winner Brittany Smith.
SparkHub to Bring Emerging South African Theatre Makers to National Arts Festival

SparkHub to Bring Emerging South African Theatre Makers to National Arts Festival

by BWW News Desk — May 22, 2026
SparkHub, a collective of young theatre makers, announced plans to participate in the National Arts Festival in South Africa, with a focus on uplifting emerging local talent.
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Masque Theatre & Milnerton Play

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Masque Theatre & Milnerton Playhouse

by Judith Herbig — May 21, 2026
A polished and highly entertaining production with excellent singing, sharp comic performances and beautifully slick set changes.
StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

StageMag Launches Programmable PDF Editor for Digital Theater Programs

by Team BWW — May 21, 2026
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Nominees Revealed For 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards

Nominees Revealed For 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards

by BWW News Desk — May 21, 2026
The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has been renamed the Cape Town Theatre Awards, marking a new chapter under a newly established NPO.
Review: GEORGES BIZET'S CARMEN at Artscape Opera House

Review: GEORGES BIZET'S CARMEN at Artscape Opera House

by Kim R2 — May 20, 2026
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

Review: THE FOOL'S GUIDE ... TO LIVING AND DYING ... at Drama Factory

by Kim R2 — May 18, 2026
Buckland's entire body of work since the 80s argues that comedy is not a lower art form.
Joburg Ballet and Guy du Toit Team Up for Fundraiser at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

Joburg Ballet and Guy du Toit Team Up for Fundraiser at RMB Latitudes Art Fair

by BWW News Desk — May 15, 2026
Joburg Ballet announced a fundraising initiative at RMB Latitudes Art Fair, where artist Guy du Toit and Everard Read Gallery donated the first edition of his CYGNETS sculpture to support the company's Pointe Shoe fund.
Review: THE KILLING OF A UNION LEADER at Artscape Arena

Review: THE KILLING OF A UNION LEADER at Artscape Arena

by Kim R2 — May 15, 2026
The play runs 80 minutes, a comfortable length of time in which to confront distinctly uncomfortable themes that are uncomfortable because they are universal.
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