PINOCCHIO Panto Comes to the Joburg Theatre in October
South Africa’s most beloved holiday theatre tradition returns as the legendary Janice Honeyman stages her 38th annual pantomime with an all-new magical production of Pinocchio
South Africa Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: THE GLASS MENAGERIE at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is Haunting, Fantastical and Poignant
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.
EFFENS ANDERS Starring Aletta Francina de Kock Comes to The Drama Factory
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.
BORN TO DIVA Returns to The Drama Factory This Month
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.
SWAN SONG Comes to POPArt Theatre
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.
NOISES OFF Comes to Theatre On The Bay This Month
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.
Review: BECOMING BENNO is a Fun Look at The Truth Behind Emigrating from South Africa
Ben Voss has come home with his show about moving away - BECOMING BENNO.
Review: EARTHSIDE Is a Candid, Raw and Hilarious Ode to Love and Grief
EARTHSIDE, written and performed by Candice Bernstein and directed by Jennifer Steyn, is a deeply personal exploration of the duality of love and loss.
ON A SERIOUS NOTE: PRESS PLAY Premieres at POPArt Theatre Beginning July 31
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 is Coming to Societas Theatre
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.
Review: UNRULY at the Baxter Studio Is Theatre in its Purest Form
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.
Review: BEYOND at Theatre on the Bay Is Beyond Words
LAMTA has done it again with BEYOND: A FANTASY CIRQUE EXPERIENCE.
Babyface Joins All White Soul Sessions Concert
Join Babyface for the All White Soul Sessions Concert on Dec 12-13, 2025, in Pretoria.
BRYAN MILES: ELEMENTAL Comes to The Drama Factory in August
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 FAB FOUR - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Comes to The Drama Factory in August
The Drama Factory will host The Fab Four – A Tribute to The Beatles on Sunday, August 10 at 4:00 p.
BORN TO BE WILD - A 60s & 70s Revolution to be Presented At The Drama Factory
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.
Kurt Schoonraad To Bring One-Man Show FUNNY SIDE UP To Montecasino Studio Theatre
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.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Irene Village Theatre
Pretoria Youth Theatre’s production of the Wizard of Oz will return home after a highly successful run in Johannesburg.
Photos: THE GLASS MENAGERIE / SPEELGOED VAN GLAS To Play In English And Afrikaans At The Baxter This August
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.
THE DUMB WAITER Comes to Theatre on the Square, Sandton
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.
RUTH THE MUSICAL Comes to Afriforum Teater in September
Rehearsals have begun for Ruth the Musical, an original new kingdom-stage production that runs this September at Afriforum Teater.
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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes To The Masque
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 Anzor Alem Joins Cast of RUMBA ROYALE
Congolese actor and musician Anzor Alem is among the performers of the film Rumba Royale, expected in African theaters on December 12, 2025.
Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at KickstArt Theatre Productions
Durban's KickstArt Theatre Productions has finally brought one of their hilarious creations down to Cape Town and it is a lot of fun.
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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) |