The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
For me, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, widely known to be Tennessee Williams’ most autobiographical work, epitomises what so many of Williams’ plays do: that hope springs eternal even in the direst of circumstances.
Aletta Francina de Kock will bring her stand-up comedy show Effens Anders to The Drama Factory for one night only on Wednesday, August 27 at 7:30 p.
Following her hit run of Growing Old Disgracefully last year, internationally renowned cabaret star Tonya Koenderman will return to The Drama Factory with her critically acclaimed show Born to Diva.
In Swan Song, multiple award-winning South African actor Buhle Ngaba invites audiences into a visceral coming of age journey rooted in mythology, memory, and the aching need to belong.
Get ready for a riotous night at the theatre when the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) presents Noises Off, the side-splitting farce by Michael Frayn.
Ben Voss has come home with his show about moving away - BECOMING BENNO.
EARTHSIDE, written and performed by Candice Bernstein and directed by Jennifer Steyn, is a deeply personal exploration of the duality of love and loss.
Kwasha Theatre Company returns to the stage with the world premiere of On a Serious Note: Press Play, a provocative new theatrical work running at Johannesburg’s POPArt Theatre from July 31 to August 3.
Mike van Graan’s To Life, With Love featuring John Maytham, the highly regarded Cape Talk host and trained actor, is returning due to popular demand at the delightful pop-up theatre Societas Theatre in Kloof Street, Cape Town.
Cape Town is blessed with a rich array of theatre, much of which provokes thought, evokes deep feelings and holds a mirror up to society.
LAMTA has done it again with BEYOND: A FANTASY CIRQUE EXPERIENCE.
Join Babyface for the All White Soul Sessions Concert on Dec 12-13, 2025, in Pretoria.
Internationally acclaimed mentalist Bryan Miles will bring his brand-new live show ELEMENTAL to The Drama Factory on Saturday, August 16 at 8:00 p.
The Drama Factory will host The Fab Four – A Tribute to The Beatles on Sunday, August 10 at 4:00 p.
Dust off your bell-bottoms and dig out your tie-dye shirts, and crank the volume to eleven – “Born To Be Wild” is coming to town.
South African comedy icon Kurt Schoonraad will bring his latest one-man show, Funny Side Up, to Montecasino’s Studio Theatre from August 6 to 17, 2025.
Pretoria Youth Theatre’s production of the Wizard of Oz will return home after a highly successful run in Johannesburg.
The Glass Menagerie / Speelgoed van glas, Nico Scheepers’ award-winning reimagining of Tennessee Williams’ classic memory play, will run in English and Afrikaans this August at the Baxter Flipside.
A masterclass in tension, dark humour, and theatrical precision—Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter makes its Sandton debut this August following a critically acclaimed, award-winning run in Cape Town.
Rehearsals have begun for Ruth the Musical, an original new kingdom-stage production that runs this September at Afriforum Teater.
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The Masque, by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited, will present Little Shop of Horrors! This hit Broadway musical will be performed beginning next month.
Congolese actor and musician Anzor Alem is among the performers of the film Rumba Royale, expected in African theaters on December 12, 2025.
Durban's KickstArt Theatre Productions has finally brought one of their hilarious creations down to Cape Town and it is a lot of fun.
Directed and designed by Fred Abrahamse, BLOOD AND SILVER brings the fascinating memoir of Jan Glazewski to life.
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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) |
