The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
LA RONDE, originally written by Arthur Schnitzler at the tail end of the 1800s and first performed in the early 1900s, exhibits ten interlinking scenes, each depicting a different sexual encounter.
Comedy duo Conrad Koch and Chester Missing kick off their national tour of Puppet Power in Johannesburg with a four-night run at the Pieter Toerien Theatre at Montecasino.
Step into a realm of wonder with BEYOND, a bold new dance production from the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) directed by co-founders Anton Luitingh and Duane Alexander.
Cape Town Opera’s Opera Blocks, a series of irresistible short performances aimed at very young audiences, is back by popular demand and coming to a library near you this July 20
I didn’t know what to expect when I went to watch Majika, having not observed much magic since birthday parties circa the early 2000s.
BEGARRED IN SA, written by Stewart Clarke, is the true story of Clarke’s experience of homelessness.
Pink Floyd fans are in for an evening when renowned rock artist Steve Graham brings his electrifying tribute show to The Drama Factory on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 PM.
South African comedy icon Marc Lottering will return to the stage with his latest critically acclaimed stand-up show, Marc Eugene Lottering, set for a special performance at The Drama Factory on Saturday, July 5 at 3:00 PM.
Blood & Silver is a gripping one-man play based on the memoir of environmental lawyer Jan Glazewski, who embarked on a perilous journey in search of the long-lost family treasure buried 80 years ago.
David Muller collaborates with award-winning actor Bizo Maxegwana to present a one-man show, Adaptation of Nikolai Gogol's Diary of a Madman this July.
Waterfront Theatre School will present the South African premiere of smash hit West End musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie at Artscape this July.
For the first time in almost 30 years, South Africa’s leading ballet companies - Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet - will be joining forces to present Swan Lake.
Step into a world where imagination knows no limits, and empathy takes center stage.
Jonathan Roxmouth is returning home for a limited season at Montecasino’s Teatro with his latest show, MY FAVOURITE BROADWAY.
This year’s JiVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL shines a well-deserved spotlight on the next generation of comedians discovered through the JiVE Funny Championships.
The cast of Matilda The Musical Jr, debuting on stage at Peoples Theatre next week, are hard at work in rehearsal, excited to bring this iconic Roald Dahl classic book to life on stage for Joburg audiences for the very first time on their stage.
Following the exciting announcement of a brand-new production of The Nutcracker opening at Montecasino's Teatro on 4 December, a demand for tickets has prompted Cape Ballet Africa to extend the run with six additional performances.
Everyone and his mother has seen JOSEPH – it’s an Andrew Lloyd Webber classic.
AIDA, long celebrated as one of Verdi’s most moving tragic operas, has been performed regularly since 1871 .
The Zoo Story, written by Edward Albee, is coming to The Drama Factory.
Award winning theatre makers and seasoned clowns, Toni Morkel and Sylvaine Strike bring a compelling narrative exploring the life of fictional character, Cottonwool Kid (CK).
Solitude is a new play making its debut on the theatre scene in Cape Town at Theatre Arts in Observatory this month.
After a successful national run in 2024, Jason and Nicholas Goliath are back with an all-new edition of The Happiness Economy Comedy Tour - live at the Pieter Toerien Theatre.
Following its critically acclaimed London run, the compelling drama and hit one-man show Moffie will retirn home for its South African premiere at The Baxter.
I am continuously mesmerised by theatre-makers’ abilities to deliver fresh and novel adaptations of Shakespeare plays.
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR Teatro at Montecasino (7/29-8/02) |
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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Swan Lake Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21) |
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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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BROADWAY THE NSA WAY - ON THE LIST The Lesedi at the Joburg Theatre (8/06-8/09) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
