The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
KickstArt Theatre will present Steven Stead's PUSS IN BOOTS at The Baxter's Pam Golding Theatre in Cape Town, marking the production's first staging in the city since its 2015 premiere.
Vaslav is a haunting and brilliantly crafted production that captures both the genius and torment of Vaslav Nijinsky with extraordinary emotional power.
Cape Rep Theatre is opening its 2026 season with 9-BALL, written and directed by Art Devine.
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 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.
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.
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.
The choreography around the simple set and the physical theatre elements worked well to support the solid vocal performances.
A powerful visual journey from constraint to liberation, as tightly controlled movement in stark white builds into frenetic intensity.
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.
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
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.
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 in Johannesburg will present an autumn classical music series featuring South African musicians across genres including Mozart, Handel, and Piazzolla.
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.
Peoples Theatre announced PETER PAN JR.
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.
The 12/12 Festival will return to Johannesburg with a lineup of short plays representing South Africa’s official languages.
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.
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.
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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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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Swan Lake Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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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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NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR Teatro at Montecasino (7/29-8/02) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
