Review: Daniel Anderson is delightful as THE TRAMP at the Artscape
by Faeron Wheeler - October 07, 2025
This production is a beautiful journey through the life of Charlie Chaplin using both song and narrative storytelling, and it's all told through the eyes of his most famous character, The Tramp.
by Faeron Wheeler - October 07, 2025
This production is a beautiful journey through the life of Charlie Chaplin using both song and narrative storytelling, and it's all told through the eyes of his most famous character, The Tramp.
BURN BABY BURN! Comes to Montecasino This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
Deviant Theatricals will present Burn Baby Burn! this month at Pieter Toerien Montecasino Main Theatre, Johannesburg. Performances run 16 to 19 October 2025.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2025
Deviant Theatricals will present Burn Baby Burn! this month at Pieter Toerien Montecasino Main Theatre, Johannesburg. Performances run 16 to 19 October 2025.
Feature: MAGICANA JUNIOR MAGIC CHAMPIONSHIPS at Homecoming Centre Is Magic in the Making
by Jaime Uranovsky - October 06, 2025
On Saturday 4 October 2025, Magicana, in association with the College of Magic, hosted the Magicana Junior Magic Championships.
by Jaime Uranovsky - October 06, 2025
On Saturday 4 October 2025, Magicana, in association with the College of Magic, hosted the Magicana Junior Magic Championships.
MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON Returns for Three Performances at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
The award-winning South African production of My Name Is Lucy Barton, starring Julie-Anne McDowell and directed by Charmaine Weir-Smith, returns for three performances only at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, October 11–13, 2025. Tickets available at Quicket.
by BWW News Desk - October 02, 2025
The award-winning South African production of My Name Is Lucy Barton, starring Julie-Anne McDowell and directed by Charmaine Weir-Smith, returns for three performances only at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, October 11–13, 2025. Tickets available at Quicket.
SWEENEY TODD Comes to Die Centurion Teater
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
This Halloween season, Scenario Productions, in partnership with Die Centurion Teater, invites the brave and the bold to step into the blood-soaked world of Stephen Sondheim’s hit musical thriller Sweeney Todd.
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
This Halloween season, Scenario Productions, in partnership with Die Centurion Teater, invites the brave and the bold to step into the blood-soaked world of Stephen Sondheim’s hit musical thriller Sweeney Todd.
Cape Town Opera Makes History with Cinema Screening of AIDA
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2025
Cape Town Opera premiered its production of Verdi’s Aida as the first locally produced opera, filmed live at the Artscape Opera House, to be released on the silver screen.
by BWW News Desk - September 28, 2025
Cape Town Opera premiered its production of Verdi’s Aida as the first locally produced opera, filmed live at the Artscape Opera House, to be released on the silver screen.
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Returns to Cape Town in October
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
After a completely sold-out Cape Town season and an equally spectacular run in Johannesburg, the hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is returning to Theatre on the Bay.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
After a completely sold-out Cape Town season and an equally spectacular run in Johannesburg, the hit production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is returning to Theatre on the Bay.
MS. B-HAVED to be Presented at The Drama Factory This Fall
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Ms. B-Haved will be performed at THE DRAMA FACTORY Theatre. The production is written and performed by Sue Diepeveen. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
Ms. B-Haved will be performed at THE DRAMA FACTORY Theatre. The production is written and performed by Sue Diepeveen. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Johan Liebenberg and Lucy Tops Bring DIAMONDS & DIVAS to The Drama Factory
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
South African stars Johan Liebenberg and Lucy Tops will join forces for Diamonds & Divas at The Drama Factory in Strand, Western Cape. The one-night concert, running October 24, 2025, will feature a lineup of iconic hits from Neil Diamond, Tina Turner, Cher, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
South African stars Johan Liebenberg and Lucy Tops will join forces for Diamonds & Divas at The Drama Factory in Strand, Western Cape. The one-night concert, running October 24, 2025, will feature a lineup of iconic hits from Neil Diamond, Tina Turner, Cher, Bruce Springsteen, and more.
JET Concert to Launch African Energy Week 2025 in Cape Town
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
The Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert will launch African Energy Week 2025 on September 29 at the Grand Africa Café & Beach in Cape Town. Headlined by Uncle Waffles, Young Stunna, Fireboy, and more, the event will unite music, culture, and sustainability as Africa prepares for a week of energy dialogue and collaboration.
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
The Just Energy Transition (JET) Concert will launch African Energy Week 2025 on September 29 at the Grand Africa Café & Beach in Cape Town. Headlined by Uncle Waffles, Young Stunna, Fireboy, and more, the event will unite music, culture, and sustainability as Africa prepares for a week of energy dialogue and collaboration.
David Kramer's ORPHEUS MCADOO Musical Returns to Artscape This October
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Following its premiere in October 2024, Orpheus McAdoo will return to Artscape Theatre in October 2025. Written and directed by South African theatre legend David Kramer.
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
Following its premiere in October 2024, Orpheus McAdoo will return to Artscape Theatre in October 2025. Written and directed by South African theatre legend David Kramer.
Review: MOFFIE at Baxter Flipside Is a Scathing Commentary on the Violence of Toxic Masculinity
by Jaime Uranovsky - September 24, 2025
Read BroadwayWorld's review on MOFFIE at Baxter Flipside! See what BroadwayWorld's critic thought of the show and learn more about the production here.
by Jaime Uranovsky - September 24, 2025
Read BroadwayWorld's review on MOFFIE at Baxter Flipside! See what BroadwayWorld's critic thought of the show and learn more about the production here.
Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at Joseph Stone Auditorium
by Michelle B Lewis - September 22, 2025
This was more than a performance, it was an educational excursion not to be missed. With narration in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, and a storyline that aligns beautifully with the school music curriculum, learners were offered an accessible and unforgettable introduction to opera.
by Michelle B Lewis - September 22, 2025
This was more than a performance, it was an educational excursion not to be missed. With narration in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, and a storyline that aligns beautifully with the school music curriculum, learners were offered an accessible and unforgettable introduction to opera.
Review: SALT celebrates South African choreographers
by Faeron Wheeler - September 22, 2025
It's important to know that this is three separate pieces that are linked together through the themes of memory, emotion and thoughts. What you're getting as an audience member is raw athleticism and performance from the dancers as the music moves them.
by Faeron Wheeler - September 22, 2025
It's important to know that this is three separate pieces that are linked together through the themes of memory, emotion and thoughts. What you're getting as an audience member is raw athleticism and performance from the dancers as the music moves them.
THE VULGARIANS Comes to the Baxter's Masambe This November
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
The new unsophisticated sex comedy, THE VULGARIANS, reunites the team behind The Pervert Laura and The Hucksters. It is set to titillate audiences with an X-Rated story of strange desires and carnal misadventures.
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
The new unsophisticated sex comedy, THE VULGARIANS, reunites the team behind The Pervert Laura and The Hucksters. It is set to titillate audiences with an X-Rated story of strange desires and carnal misadventures.
Cape Town City Ballet's COPPÉLIA Comes to Artscape This October
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
Coppélia, presented by Cape Town City Ballet, will open at Artscape next month with three performances accompanied by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brandon Phillips.
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
Coppélia, presented by Cape Town City Ballet, will open at Artscape next month with three performances accompanied by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Brandon Phillips.
Golda Schultz and Jacques Imbrailo Will Star in DUET Endowment Trust Gala at Artscape
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
The Duet Endowment Trust Gala Concert, presented by Cape Town Opera and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will take place at Artscape. Learn more here!
by BWW News Desk - September 11, 2025
The Duet Endowment Trust Gala Concert, presented by Cape Town Opera and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra will take place at Artscape. Learn more here!
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
by BWW Awards - September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
The State Theatre Brings MUSIC IN THE AIR – THE MUSICAL to Pretoria This September
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
The South African State Theatre will present Music in the Air – The Musical in Pretoria from September 12–28, 2025. The show pays tribute to icons like Brenda Fassie, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Lucky Dube, Johnny Clegg, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, celebrating the soundtrack of South Africa’s journey to democracy.
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2025
The South African State Theatre will present Music in the Air – The Musical in Pretoria from September 12–28, 2025. The show pays tribute to icons like Brenda Fassie, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Lucky Dube, Johnny Clegg, and Ladysmith Black Mambazo, celebrating the soundtrack of South Africa’s journey to democracy.
Review: NOISES OFF at Theatre on the Bay Is a Seamless and Side-Splittingly Funny Farce
by Jaime Uranovsky - September 09, 2025
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn is hailed as one of the funniest plays ever written. To succeed with a farce like this, however, requires exceptional execution. It’s no surprise then that this production hits all the right notes; I laughed from start to finish.
by Jaime Uranovsky - September 09, 2025
NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn is hailed as one of the funniest plays ever written. To succeed with a farce like this, however, requires exceptional execution. It’s no surprise then that this production hits all the right notes; I laughed from start to finish.
The Masque and the Youth Theatre Club Will Perform DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
The Masque and the Youth Theatre Club will present their first full production, featuring an all-children cast, just in time for some school holiday fun.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2025
The Masque and the Youth Theatre Club will present their first full production, featuring an all-children cast, just in time for some school holiday fun.
Booking Now Open For The Royal Countess Zingara's LA DOLCE ROYAL
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2025
After a decade cloaked in silence and stardust, the legendary Royal Countess Zingara will make her Cape Town return in October with La Dolce Royal at Century City.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2025
After a decade cloaked in silence and stardust, the legendary Royal Countess Zingara will make her Cape Town return in October with La Dolce Royal at Century City.
THE LONG WAY HOME Comes to Milnerton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2025
Milnerton Players will present The Long Way Home, an original, South African, jukebox musical that promises to take audiences on a global journey of rhythm, discovery, and heart.
by BWW News Desk - September 05, 2025
Milnerton Players will present The Long Way Home, an original, South African, jukebox musical that promises to take audiences on a global journey of rhythm, discovery, and heart.
Review: CHICAGO THE MUSICAL at Artscape, Opera House
by Michelle B Lewis - September 02, 2025
Chicago isn’t just a show, it’s a full throttle experience, sharp satire, irresistible music and performances that demand your attention. It’s bold, cheeky and undeniably sexy. Truly, a classic that keeps getting better with time.
by Michelle B Lewis - September 02, 2025
Chicago isn’t just a show, it’s a full throttle experience, sharp satire, irresistible music and performances that demand your attention. It’s bold, cheeky and undeniably sexy. Truly, a classic that keeps getting better with time.
VOORKAMERFEST Comes to Darling in October
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2025
The iconic Voorkamerfest will return to Darling on 18 and 19 October 2025 in association with Darling Brew as the host venue. This year's lineup brings together more than 60 performers across 21 shows.
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2025
The iconic Voorkamerfest will return to Darling on 18 and 19 October 2025 in association with Darling Brew as the host venue. This year's lineup brings together more than 60 performers across 21 shows.
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