South Africa Theatre Newsroom

EXPELLED is a brand-new play from Rosalind Butler, and it deals with just how damaging social media can be for all ages. The characters in the play and the story feel incredibly relatable as many of us spend time questioning how much we live our lives through social media.

Duncan MacMillan’s play LUNGS has been described as 'off-kilter' and 'brutally honest' - and that's exactly what you get with this production. It races forward at a gallop as the pair on stage move through their relationship. There's an element of a runaway train to the pace, but it's a train I want to be on.

South African stars unite in 'FINDING THE LIGHT - AN EVENING WITH MUSICAL THEATRE STARS' at Artscape in support of the Kolisi Foundation. Join Jonathan Roxmouth, Lucy Tops, Lynelle Kenned, Tshepo Ncokoane, and more for this musical extravaganza.

At an event held at the Norval Foundation in Tokai yesterday, CAPE TOWN CITY BALLET (CTCB) introduced Artistic Producer David Nixon CBE and revealed the repertoire for 2024.

It is always gratifying to witness performers staging highly technical artforms, like ballet, and giving them fresh, local twists. THE GOLD RHINO OF MAPUNGUBWE BALLET is such an example. The show tells the story of Van Graan, a white man in the 1930s who embarks on a journey to discover the treasures of the ancient civilisation of Mapangubwe.

LEGALLY BLONDE needs little introduction: based on the cult-classic movie of the early 2000s, the story follows blonde bombshell Elle Woods to Harvard Law School as she attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend, Warner Huntington III.  However, Elle’s love story ends up being about so much more than ‘getting the boy’.

Godfrey Johnson will be celebrating an evening of two of his greatest inspirations: Jacque Brel and Noel Coward at the Milnerton Playhouse this month. GODFREY JOHNSON sings Jacques Brel and Noel Coward  will be performed on Friday 16 February for one show only.

LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is fun, vibrant, energetic and full of heart, and the team should be incredibly proud of the hard work they've put in.

Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has announced the appointment of David Nixon CBE as its new Artistic Producer, effective immediately. This momentous news coincides with the ballet company's 90th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its illustrious history.

Ruxin Bi, star dancer from The National Ballet of China, will be joining Mzansi Ballet for a ten-day season. Learn more about the production here!

EAT THE STARS runs as part of the IN THE DARK season, which in turn takes place from 15 to 25 February at venues around Cape Town, and which is presented by Theatre Arts. This innovative piece of theatre is a “meditation in dance, poetry, and space on the metaphor of human stories in a cosmic context. The light we’re made of. The light inside.

Overall, ROMEO AND JULIET is engaging and the director used the setting of Maynardville to create a haunting piece.

EXPELLED is a brand-new play from writer Rosalind Butler. It was developed as part of The Writers’ Collective - an initiative from How Now Brown Cow that ran through COVID and lockdown. It's now ready to take to the stage in February, and director Craig Freimond talks to us about bringing it to life.

The Masque will host its Valentine's Soiree 'A Lifetime of Love' on 14 and 16 February, which promises to be a magical evening, guiding audiences through the beautiful journey of love with a musical twist. Learn more here!

National audiences are invited to embark on a mesmerising exploration of human stories interwoven with the cosmic fabric in 'Eat the Stars,' a breath-taking site-specific performance, which forms part of TheatreArts' illuminating Theatre in the Dark season, from 22 to 25 February 2024.

Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) has announced the appointment of David Nixon CBE as its new Artistic Producer, effective immediately.

Unlikely Productions presents THE GOOD DAD / DIE GOEIE PA at The Baxter. Catch the critically acclaimed drama in English and Afrikaans from 13-18 February and 20-24 February at The Baxter's Masambe Theatre.

Hot on the heels of their sold-out Cape Town run of The Sound of Music presented in collaboration with Pieter Toerien Productions, Cape Town Opera opens its exciting 25th anniversary year with Giacomo Puccini's Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi at the Artscape from 14 to 17 February 2024.

Milnerton Playhouse is hosting Gilbert & Sullivan's comic opera 'Trial by Jury' from January 26-28. Get all the production details here!

At the outset, I beg potential patrons of this production not to avoid this play just because they cannot understand Afrikaans – this would be a grave error. The subtitles are comprehensive and, if you choose seats with a little height, you will have the perfect spot from which to observe the action while glancing at the English translations.

Winners have been announced for the 2023 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! See who was selected audience favorite in South Africa! Winners include Guild Theatre, East London, Pieter Toerien Montecasino Theatre and more.

The Gold Rhino of Mapungubwe Ballet presented by Mzansi Ballet is set to grace the Baxter Theatre stage in Cape Town next month from 7 to 17 February 2024 after a hugely successful première at The South African State Theatre in Pretoria last year that garnered rave reviews across the board. 

After a successful sell-out season at the Artscape Opera House in Cape Town, Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera’s stunning production of the world’s most loved family musical – The Sound of Music – ended its record-breaking month-long run yesterday,  Sunday 14 January 2024.  

A Vegan Killed My Marriage comes to The Drama Factory in February. Performances run from Wed 21 Feb 2024 to Sat 24 Feb 2024.

Simphiwe Dana brings the enchanting MOYA to Cape Town, featuring captivating acapella music arranged by Titi Luzipo. Take part in this spiritual journey at the Artscape Theatre.