Cape Town City Ballet's Festive Fairy Parade Returns This Christmas Eve
On Wednesday 24 December 2025, Christmas Eve takes on an extra sparkle at Artscape as Cape Town City Ballet invites young theatre-goers to step into the spotlight.
South Africa Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Andrew Young Will Bring ROLL OVER BEETHOVEN to The Drama Factory
For the first time in South Africa, world-renowned saxophonist Andrew Young will bring his brand-new show Roll Over Beethoven, which debuted to rave reviews in Europe earlier in 2025.
Andrew Young Brings SAXMAN to The Drama Factory
Andrew Young will bring SAXMAN to the Drama Factory next month.
THE JOHNSON JUKEBOX Comes to the Drama Factory in January
The Johnson Jukebox will come to The Drama Factory next month.
Review: MOANA JR at THEATRE ARTS
MOANA JR.
Cape Ballet Africa's THE NUTCRACKER Comes to Artscape in February 2026
The Mother City will finally have the chance to experience the mother of all ballets when the magic of Cape Ballet Africa's The Nutcracker is performed at Artscape's Opera House in February.
Cape Town City Ballet Adds ALICE IN WONDERLAND Performance
After opening to a sold house last week and with the entire season heavily booked in advance, Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has added a matinee performance of Alice in Wonderland on the last day of the season.
Cape Town Opera Will Perform GERSHWIN IN THE PARK
On Sunday 15 February 2026, Cape Town Opera will present Gershwin in the Park, a one-night-only celebration of the golden age of American music at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival.
BroadwayWorld Introduces My Shows Curtain Call and New Merchandise Partnership
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
Tollie Parton Will Host Royal Countess Zingara’s New Year’s Eve Show at Century City
Sequinned goddess and drag comedy icon Tollie Parton will host a New Year’s Eve event at The Royal Countess Zingara at Century City.
Cape Town Opera Reveals 2026 Season Lineup
Cape Town Opera has announced its 2026 season that spans grand opera, new musical collaborations, family-friendly storytelling and community engagement across the city.
Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND - A PANTOMIME is good fun for all
I'm pretty sure that you will love ALICE IN WONDERLAND - A PANTO (and don't you tell me 'oh no, I won't' because I'll just say 'oh yes, you will').
Johannesburg Awakening Minds Debuts Long-Form Improv at Theatre on the Square
The Assembly Improv South Africa will present a landmark performance featuring Johannesburg Awakening Minds (JAM) at Theatre on the Square, Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton.
FIRST LOVE is Coming to POPArt Theatre in December
First Love will be presented at POPArt Theatre, performed by William Harding, and directed by Qondiswa James.
SEASONS OF DANCE Showcase Will Be Performed By Joburg Ballet School
Joburg Ballet will present Seasons of Dance - a festive showcase of young talent, a vibrant year-end dance showcase by the Joburg Ballet School, in collaboration with Maison De La Dance.
THE MANTIS AND THE MOON and STUBBY THE CATERPILLAR Come to National Children’s Theatre
National Children’s Theatre will stage a visually poetic double-bill, reimagining Marguerite Poland’s beloved stories “The Mantis and The Moon” and “Stubby the Caterpillar” from 18 November until 14 December.
Review: GISELLE at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is an Entrancing and Ethereal Tryst of a Ballet
I have never been as entranced by a ballet as I was by this breathtaking production of GISELLE.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND Panto Comes to the Milnerton Playhouse
It’s Panto season and Cape Town audiences are invited to journey through the looking glass this holiday season as Milnerton Players and Pinelands Players present Alice in Wonderland – A Pantomime at the Milnerton Playhouse.
MOANA JR. Comes to Cape Town This December
This December, Sonwa Sakuba Institute for the Performing Arts (SSIPA) will present its Cape Town debut production – Disney’s Moana Jr.
Interview: Louis Viljoen of THE VULGARIANS at Masamba Theatre, Baxter
I had the pleasure of chatting with Louis Viljoen about his latest work, the joy of reunion and why laughter might just be the most revealing response of all.
BACK TO THE 80s To Rock The Drama Factory This December
South African live band The Morning After will return to The Drama Factory on Friday, December 19, 2025, with Back to the 80s, a 105-minute tribute concert celebrating the music of the 1980s.
Brett Bailey's A SUMMER DREAM Comes to the Spier Amphitheatre
Spier's annual festive-season outdoor spectacle, A Summer Dream, will be presented at Spier.
LAMTA’s ’20 Years of the Tony Awards A Musical Revue' Comes to Theatre on the Bay
Join the students of the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) as they take you on a musical journey through the last two decades of Tony Award–winning and nominated shows in 20 Years of the Tony Awards- A LAMTA Musical Revue.
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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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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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! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR Teatro at Montecasino (7/29-8/02) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |