The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
Andrew Buckland's THE FOOL'S GUIDE .
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.
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.
As a double bill, these two stories are entertaining and thought-provoking theatre.
A bold, fresh and fabulously fun revival—well worth stepping out of your comfort zone for.
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The 2026 Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) is back for its 16th season, once again bringing a youth-driven take on Shakespeare to Cape Town.
Troupe Theatre Company and Baxter Theatre will present ALBIE SACHS, FATHERS, SONS AND SOFT VENGEANCE, a one-person play starring Graham Hopkins, written by Gail Louw and directed by Fiona Ramsay.
A deeply moving and relatable production that blends raw emotion with sharp humour.
Orissa Kelly, known for breaking a Guinness World Record for foot archery while aflame, joins LA DOLCE ROYAL at Century City from April 17, with the Cape Town season running until May 17.
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Theatre on the Square will present a performance from Vasco Dantas, a renowned pianist from Portugal, by arrangement with the Embassy of Portugal in South Africa for a one-night-only concert.
If you love a romcom, it doesn't get much better than PRETTY WOMAN.
GERT-JOHAN COETZEE will showcase BEHIND THE CRIMSON DOOR, a theatrical fashion production, at The Cirk from 24 April to 14 June 2026, blending couture and storytelling.
THE DRAMA FACTORY will host 'All You Need Is Love - A Tribute to The Beatles & The Rolling Stones' featuring Duck Chowles and Andy Murray on April 26, 2026.
THE DRAMA FACTORY will present 'Classic Rock: Relive The Masters of Rock' featuring Duck Chowles and The Retro Rewind Band on 25 April 2026.
THE DRAMA FACTORY will host SUNDAY SALON - From Europe to Africa featuring pianist Lucas Marques and musicians Nceba Gongxeka and Nomapostile Nyiki on April 19, 2026.
Your Perfect Life will come to the Drama Factory in April.
The Drama Factory will present ACTRESS, a musical dramedy starring Talia Kodesh, from April 8 to April 12, 2026.
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Winner of two prestigious Standard Bank Ovation Awards, Your Perfect Life will come to the Cape this April.
Gerard van Rooyen's Afrikaans cabaret, PERSPEKTIEF, will run at Theatre Arts in Cape Town from 7 to 8 April 2026, featuring music, word, and dance in a satirical comedy format.
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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) |
