Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Artscape Theatre is a laugh a minute
Waterfront Theatre School brings Something Rotten! to South African audiences for the first time.
South Africa Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from South Africa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
HERCULES is Now Playing at OAK Youth Theatre
OAK Youth Theatre's production of HERCULES is drawing praise from South Africa's performing arts community at the Fairtree Atterbury Theatre, following the company's recent Naledi Theatre Awards nominations.
MZANSI UNBOUND to Open at Soweto Theatre with Mzansi Youth Choir
Mzansi Youth Choir will bring MZANSI UNBOUND to Soweto Theatre for two performances, blending township rhythms, Gospel, Reggae, and global anthems fresh from stages including America's Got Talent and the FIFA World Cup.
Dalin Oliver Will Embark on Tour With STUCK IN DUBAI
Three-time National Arts Festival Ovation Award winner Dalin Oliver will kick off his largest national tour with STUCK IN DUBAI, beginning in Cape Town before hitting stages across South Africa and internationally.
PRIMA FACIE to Make South African Premiere at The Baxter
How Now Brown Cow will present the South African premiere of Suzie Miller's Tony and Olivier Award-winning legal drama Prima Facie, directed by Neil Coppen, with Danica De La Rey Jones performing at The Baxter and the Market Theatre.
SWAN LAKE Highlights to Come to Stellenbosch With Cape Town City Ballet
Cape Town City Ballet will present highlights from Swan Lake Act II and Raymonda at the Adam Small Theatre in Stellenbosch, with tickets ranging from R175 to R350.
WORDS AND NIGHTMARES to Open at Theatre on the Square in Sandton
Theatre on the Square and African Tree Productions will present WORDS AND NIGHTMARES, written and performed by Seiphemo Motswiri and directed by Themba Mkhoma, exploring a journalist's immersion in war victims' stories.
AMAHUBO KA GOGO to Tour South Africa with Brenda Mtambo
Award-winning South African vocalist Brenda Mtambo will bring AMAHUBO KA GOGO to Johannesburg and Durban, a theatre production celebrating faith, family, and hymns that have shaped generations of South Africans.
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL to Showcase Four New South African Works at The Masque
The Masque's annual One-Act Play Festival will present four world premiere productions by South African playwrights, each followed by a hosted discussion with the writers, directors, and cast.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from June 2026
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Review: THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE at Artscape Theatre is a must-see
The Pirates of Penzance is a delightful tale of swashbuckling pirates, starry-eyed lovers, and razor-sharp wit.
THE TIME TRAVELER'S TEASE To Perform At The Drama Factory
Step into the time machine and prepare for a glittering ride through the history of tease! The Time Traveler’s Tease! follows Katja VX, a wide-eyed burlesque hopeful, as she is guided by her whimsical Fairy Godmother, Courtney de Vorst, on a dazzling journey through the eras of burlesque.
JAGGED LITTLE CROW To Perform At The Drama Factory
Jagged Little Crow is a live tribute celebrating the music of Sheryl Crow and Alanis Morissette, brought to you by Vanessa Van & Southern Storm— a fully live five-piece band with decades of combined musical experience.
Review: 61ST CAPE TOWN THEATRE AWARDS at Baxter Theatre
An elegant and beautifully hosted afternoon that celebrated Cape Town's vibrant theatre community with warmth, style and genuine emotion.
Review: ROCKING AT 50 at Baxter Studio
A fun, uplifting evening filled with great rock 'n roll music, engaging storytelling and excellent musicianship.
Gideon Van Biljon Will Lead PETER PAN JR. at Die Centurion Teater
Scenario Youth announced that young performer Gideon van Biljon will take on the title role in its 2026 production of PETER PAN JR.
ONCE UPON A TEACUP to Make Johannesburg Debut at Theatre on the Square
Jessica Haines' one-woman show ONCE UPON A TEACUP, a 70-minute work of physical, visual, and shadow theatre directed by James Cunningham, heads to Theatre on the Square in Sandton after its world premiere in Sri Lanka.
Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Theatre On The Bay
Beautifully staged with striking costumes, inventive direction and magnificent music, this production is a feast for both the eyes and ears.
Review: PUSS IN BOOTS at The Baxter Theatre
Puss in Boots, a pantomime written and directed by Steven Stead, has arrived at the Baxter Theatre just in time for the school holidays.
Review: THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT at Drama Factory
A gripping docudrama about Eleanor Kasrils's role in the anti-apartheid underground.
BroadwayWorld Unveils New Redesigned Website & On Demand TV Apps
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN to Open at Joseph Stone Auditorium With Cape Town Opera
Cape Town Opera will present The Cunning Little Vixen at the Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone, featuring an English adaptation by Librettist in Residence Alan Olejniczak and marking director Fiona du Plooy's operatic directorial debut.
CENTRE STAGE Fundraiser Brings 365 Young Dancers Together for Cape Town City Ballet
Timed to coincide with Youth Day, 365 dancers from over 20 Western Cape training organisations performed at Artscape in CENTRE STAGE, a fundraiser supporting Cape Town City Ballet's productions and initiatives.
THE MURDER OF ROGER ACKROYD to Open at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre
A new stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's classic novel will run at Pieter Toerien's Montecasino Theatre in Johannesburg, with Alan Committie returning as Hercule Poirot alongside a cast of Christie favourites.
SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Make South African Premiere With Waterfront Theatre School
Waterfront Theatre School will present the South African premiere of the Tony Award-nominated musical SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Artscape Arena, directed by Paul Griffiths with choreography by Ursula Lubbe.
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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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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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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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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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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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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |