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WHY I'M STILL SINGLE Will Open at The Drama Factory
Comedian Sami Hall will present her one-woman comedy show at The Drama Factory, tackling society's absurd expectations placed on thirty-somethings with sharp wit and candor.
GIMME SHELTER - A NIGHT OF ROLLING STONES MUSIC to Open at the Drama Factory
The Gimme Shelter Band will perform a fully electric show at The Drama Factory, featuring Jake Gunn, Ruben Gerritz, Jean Marais and Wouter Reyneke playing iconic Rolling Stones hits and deep cuts.
Feature: ISLAND ECHOES at Milnerton Playhouse
A vibrant fusion of live music, movement and visual theatre, Island Echoes takes audiences on a high-energy journey through island nights, sunny shores and dramatic storms.
Alan Committie to Emcee DANCERS LOVE DOGS at Artscape
DANCERS LOVE DOGS returns for a gala performance featuring Cape Town City Ballet, LAMTA, Jazzart Dance Theatre and other companies.
One-Woman Play FILLED to Make Debut at Baxter Theatre
Sophie Joans will produce a one-woman play addressing gender-based violence at the Baxter Theatre.
Three Leads Set For OLIVER! at Artscape Opera House
Lionel Bart's OLIVER! will open at Cape Town's Artscape Opera House this festive season, with three young performers sharing the title role.
Review: FIRST DATE: THE MUSICAL makes a stunning South African debut at Avalon Theatre
Whether you're single, dating, or happily married, everyone remembers those pre-date nerves, the acute agony of deciding what to wear, and the awkward silences that seem to go on for eternity.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
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Agressivo Nyandoro To Perform At Espace Village Chez Ntemba
Congolese musician Agressivo Nyandoro will perform live in Kinshasa, bringing his music from Lubumbashi to the Democratic Republic of the Congo's capital.
Review: DON GIOVANNI at Baxter Theatre
A visually striking production with outstanding singers, beautiful costumes and an audience clearly swept up in the music and drama.
CLUE Will Open at Milnerton Playhouse
CLUE will stage a production at Milnerton Playhouse.
Dalin Oliver to Bring STUCK IN DUBAI to Johannesburg This October
South African comedian Dalin Oliver will present his award-winning stand-up show STUCK IN DUBAI in Johannesburg this October as part of his national tour.
MLUNGU to Play Toneelhuis This November
MLUNGU will perform at Cape Town in Belgium in November.
DIVERSION OF ANGELS to Premiere in South Africa at SANDT Legacy of Dance Gala
Martha Graham's DIVERSION OF ANGELS will make its South African debut at the Artscape Opera House, featuring Lorenzo Pagano and international dancers from Dutch National Ballet.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
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Review: GOD OF CARNAGE at The Masque Theatre
Thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining, with excellent ensemble acting and sharp satire.
Review: ALBIE SACHS: FATHERS, SONS AND SOFT VENGEANCE is an absolute treat to watch
What an absolute treat! ALBIE SACHS: FATHERS, SONS AND SOFT VENGEANCE is a genuinely heartfelt piece of theatre.
CELESTIAL BODIES to Make Cape Town Debut at the Baxter
Joburg Ballet's fusion of ballet, science, live piano and cinematic projections will perform at the Pam Golding Theatre at the Baxter.
ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Tribute to Beatles & Rolling Stones Will Come to the Drama Factory
Duck Chowles and Andy Murray lead the Retro Rewind Band in a celebration of two of rock history's greatest acts, performing classic hits from the 1960s and beyond.
ALMA NAIDU Will Perform at The Drama Factory in November
Award-winning German jazz singer and pianist Alma Naidu will perform at The Drama Factory in a trio setting, featuring songs from her albums REDEFINE and Alma alongside new compositions.
Christof van der Berg to Bring STORIES EN STERRE to The Drama Factory
Stories en Sterre, a musical storytelling performance by Christof van der Berg, will play The Drama Factory on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE to Return to Theatre on the Square
Theatre on the Square will present a revival of the stage adaptation of Mitch Albom's bestselling memoir, starring Michael Richard as Morrie and his real-life son Jeremy Richard as Mitch.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 11, 2026
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THE FOOL'S GUIDE TO LIVING... AND DYING... to Play POPArt Theatre
Andrew Buckland stars in a one-man physical comedy about technology, social media, and the human condition.
THE FIREBIRD to Make Johannesburg Debut at The Teatro, Montecasino
Janni Younge Productions' THE FIREBIRD, directed by Janni Younge and choreographed by Jay Pather, will perform at The Teatro, Montecasino following sold-out seasons in Cape Town and performances with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
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Madame JoJo's Madame JoJo's (10/01-12/10) |
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Jazz in the Park Maynardville Open-Air Festival (1/13-1/16) |
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Sunset Serenades - A Golden Hour of Sonnets and Love Songs Maynardville Open-Air Festival (2/14-2/21) |
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Nataniël in Concert at Maynardville Maynardville Open-Air Festival (2/28-2/28) |
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Maynardville 2027: Shakespeare's Macbeth Maynardville Open-Air Festival (2/05-3/13) |
