Photos: 9-BALL Opens at Cape Rep Theatre
Cape Rep Theatre is opening its 2026 season with 9-BALL, written and directed by Art Devine.
South Africa Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
KILLER QUEEN Will Come to Theatre on the Bay
The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy will present KILLER QUEEN, a dance production celebrating the music of Queen, at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town, featuring choreography from over a dozen choreographers and LAMTA students across all three years.
Wela Kapela Will Bring VINCENT and THE TRAMP Double Bill to Redhill Theatre
Wela Kapela Productions will present a double bill of its award-winning shows VINCENT and THE TRAMP at Redhill Theatre in Johannesburg, featuring performers Daniel Anderson and Paul Ferreira.
OLIVER! THE MUSICAL Will Come to Artscape Opera House
Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera will present Cameron Mackintosh's OLIVER! at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, directed by Steven Stead, before transferring to The Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg.
Joey Rasdien Will Perform Live at Cape Town's Star Theatre
Comedian Joey Rasdien will perform live at the Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre in Cape Town, bringing his comedy focused on family, relationships, and everyday South African life to the stage.
Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Wave Theatre
The choreography around the simple set and the physical theatre elements worked well to support the solid vocal performances.
Review: HATCHED ENSEMBLE at Baxter Theatre
A powerful visual journey from constraint to liberation, as tightly controlled movement in stark white builds into frenetic intensity.
Judith Sephuma Will Perform in Concert at Emperors Palace
South African vocalist Judith Sephuma will perform at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace, blending Afro Jazz, gospel, and material from her Metro FM Award-nominated album When Winter Fades.
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BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Will Come to Cape Town This Winter
The Masque and Milnerton Players will present the Tony Award-winning musical A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at two Cape Town venues, directed by CATA-winner Kyla Thorburn.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Theatre On The Square Friday Lunch Hour Concert Autumn Programme Revealed
Theatre on the Square in Johannesburg will present an autumn classical music series featuring South African musicians across genres including Mozart, Handel, and Piazzolla.
Joburg Ballet Marks 25th Anniversary Season With Awards And International Recognition
Joburg Ballet's 25th Anniversary Season has brought a wave of recognition, including a Naledi Theatre Award win, a World Press Photo Contest honor, and two National Dance Awards UK nominations.
PETER PAN JR. Will Come to the Peoples Theatre
Peoples Theatre announced PETER PAN JR.
Cape Town Opera Will Perform CARMEN At Artscape This Autumn
Cape Town Opera will present a new production of Bizet's CARMEN at the Artscape Opera House, featuring CTO House Soloist Nonhlanhla Yende in the title role alongside tenor Lukhanyo Moyake and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra.
12/12 FESTIVAL Returns To Johannesburg Celebrating South Africa’s Official Languages
The 12/12 Festival will return to Johannesburg with a lineup of short plays representing South Africa’s official languages.
The Drama Factory to Present THE 70S VS 80S TRIBUTE with James Marais and Monique Cassells
James Marais and Monique Cassells will bring the 70s vs 80s Tribute to The Drama Factory, paying tribute to artists including Queen, ABBA, Tina Turner, and Bruce Springsteen in a 120-minute live music show.
College of Magic Will Bring MAKIN' MAGIC to the Artscape Theatre in Cape Town
Cape Town's College of Magic will present MAKIN' MAGIC at Artscape Theatre, featuring more than 50 students and graduates alongside actor Matthew Baldwin in a family show combining illusion, comedy and storytelling.
THE FOOL'S GUIDE...TO LIVING AND DYING... Will Come to The Drama Factory
Andrew Buckland's THE FOOL'S GUIDE .
THE UGLY NOO NOO Will Come to The Drama Factory in May
The Drama Factory will present a season of THE UGLY NOO NOO, Andrew Buckland's acclaimed one-man show that won 17 awards and is credited with changing the face of South African theatre.
Review: YOU SHOULD GO IN at Masambe At The Baxter
At the Masambe Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre, YOU SHOULD GO IN delivers a moving and deeply human story about the lasting impact of abandonment and the complicated nature of forgiveness.
Review: SPANISH STEPS AND MEETING MURPHY at Masque Theatre
As a double bill, these two stories are entertaining and thought-provoking theatre.
Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Theatre On The Bay
A bold, fresh and fabulously fun revival—well worth stepping out of your comfort zone for.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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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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NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR Teatro at Montecasino (7/29-8/02) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! 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 UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |