The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Looking for a night of non-stop laughter and high-energy entertainment? Then don’t miss Mr & Mrs Normal, the outrageously funny musical comedy starring the dynamic duo, Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert! This comedic whirlwind is lighting up The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg for a lightning-fast tour
Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Last year, our readers picked Les Miz as the ultimate Tony Award-winning Best Musical of all time.
This residency is part of a partnership with Joburg Theatre Youth Development, which aims to nurture the growth of fringe work and attract audiences to it.
Cape Town City Ballet has announced that former Scottish Ballet Principal Jerome Anthony Barnes will be joining the company for its upcoming Summer Season that opens next month at Artscape.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a beautiful piece of musical theatre that hits you right in the gut and gave me goosebumps again and again.
One of South Africa's most celebrated comedians, Stuart Taylor, is set to bring his brand-new stand-up show, Odd Man Out, to the Baxter Theatre early next month.
A gripping tale of love, loss, and justice beyond the grave comes to life in Molly Street, written and directed by Peter Churu.
After a sold-out season of My Fair Lady at Artscape, Cape Town Opera (CTO), Africa's leading opera company, will host Shorts: A Festival of SHORT Operas! at The Wave theatre.
As the name of the play suggests, I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS is all about women learning to love themselves.
If you’re in the mood for a night of side-splitting laughter, sizzling chemistry and a refreshingly honest take on modern relationships, An Unromantic Comedy is exactly what you need.
This was a tough one to review because of the emotions that came up while watching.
New Louis Viljoen play, “Mrs.
Babah-Go-Round has been announced at The Drama Factory.
It shouldn't be a secret by now that I'm a big Shakespeare fan and I absolutely love the fact that the tradition of Shakespeare at Maynardville is not only still alive, but it's thriving thanks to the creative and wonderful minds of VR Theatrical.
Swifties, get ready! The ultimate Taylor Swift tribute experience, TAYLOR: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift, is set to make its highly anticipated debut at Joburg Theatre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
A night of fun, laughter and entertainment awaits at a historic benefit evening to be held at Artscape, celebrating the legacy of The Masque Theatre while raising funds to invest in its future.
South African feature Poachers Moon, has now officially started principal photography in the Northern Cape's Kimberely location.
The South African State Theatre has announced the staging of Dear Kaffy: Diary of a Single Woman, a production written by Shola Dada and Bolanle Austen-Peters.
Scenario Productions and Die Centurion Teater have announced their highly anticipated 2025 Theatre Season, a groundbreaking celebration of the performing arts.
Following the success of their sold-out season of The Nutcracker over the Christmas holidays, Cape Town City Ballet will present Giselle at the Artscape Theatre this March 2025.
This Valentine's Day, The Masque will host an evening of love songs from the biggest Broadway hits! From Broadway, With Love - a Valentine's Soiree will be performed in February featuring all your favourite hits from the musicals.
Cape Ballet Africa will celebrate its first birthday in March with a new triple bill, as well as marking its debut at the Artscape Opera House.
Sin & Salvation - The story of Johnny Cash will be presented at THE DRAMA FACTORY.
The comedy Verkleurvroutjie will be presented at THE DRAMA FACTORY, running from Thu 20 Feb 2025 To Thu 20 Feb 2025.
And they are back! “Eighties Tribute Show” is a mini-theatrical experience, featuring the dynamic vocal and visual performances of James Marais and Monique Cassells.
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BROADWAY THE NSA WAY - ON THE LIST The Lesedi at the Joburg Theatre (8/06-8/09) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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Swan Lake Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21) |
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR Teatro at Montecasino (7/29-8/02) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
