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BRYAN MILES: ELEMENTAL Comes to The Drama Factory in August by BWW News Desk
- July 23, 2025 Internationally acclaimed mentalist Bryan Miles will bring his brand-new live show ELEMENTAL to The Drama Factory on Saturday, August 16 at 8:00 p.m.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Comes to Irene Village Theatre by BWW News Desk
- July 17, 2025 Pretoria Youth Theatre’s production of the Wizard of Oz will return home after a highly successful run in Johannesburg. Learn more about this upcoming performance here.
RUTH THE MUSICAL Comes to Afriforum Teater in September by BWW News Desk
- July 16, 2025 Rehearsals have begun for Ruth the Musical, an original new kingdom-stage production that runs this September at Afriforum Teater. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
THE DUMB WAITER Comes to Theatre on the Square, Sandton by BWW News Desk
- July 16, 2025 A masterclass in tension, dark humour, and theatrical precision—Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter makes its Sandton debut this August following a critically acclaimed, award-winning run in Cape Town.
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Comes To The Masque by BWW News Desk
- July 14, 2025 The Masque, by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Limited, will present Little Shop of Horrors! This hit Broadway musical will be performed beginning next month. Learn more here!
Review: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK at KickstArt Theatre Productions by Faeron Wheeler
- July 13, 2025 Durban's KickstArt Theatre Productions has finally brought one of their hilarious creations down to Cape Town and it is a lot of fun. Children and adults were crying with laughter and singing along throughout the show.
Congolese Actor Anzor Alem Joins Cast of RUMBA ROYALE by BWW News Desk
- July 13, 2025 Congolese actor and musician Anzor Alem is among the performers of the film Rumba Royale, expected in African theaters on December 12, 2025.
Review: BLOOD AND SILVER at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is a Compelling Tale of Identity, Heritage and Grit by Jaime Uranovsky
- July 10, 2025 Directed and designed by Fred Abrahamse, BLOOD AND SILVER brings the fascinating memoir of Jan Glazewski to life. Glazewski, beautifully portrayed by David Muller, is born to Polish refugees who fled their home-country on the cusp of WWII, eventually settling in Paarl. Before Glazewski’s parents escaped Poland, however, they buried the family silver in the lush forests of their homeland. “The family silver” becomes both legend and birthright, the story of which is passed down to the Glazewski siblings, together with a hand-drawn map.
Review: DOUBLE BILL OF GERALDINE ARON at The Milnerton Playhouse by Faeron Wheeler
- July 07, 2025 Milnerton Players is delving into the world of playwright Geraldine Aron this winter, with a double bill of one-act plays. Under the direction of Godfrey Johnson, the society is presenting MICKEY KANNIS CAUGHT MY EYE and BAR AND GER.
Review: LA RONDE at the Baxter Studio Explores the Power Dynamics Inherent in Sex by Jaime Uranovsky
- July 07, 2025 LA RONDE, originally written by Arthur Schnitzler at the tail end of the 1800s and first performed in the early 1900s, exhibits ten interlinking scenes, each depicting a different sexual encounter. The tones of the scenes vary from sweet and endearing, to passionate, to violent. Some, in fact, depict sexual assault as opposed to sex.
LAMTA Will Bring BEYOND Cirque Experience to Theatre On The Bay by BWW News Desk
- June 25, 2025 Step into a realm of wonder with BEYOND, a bold new dance production from the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) directed by co-founders Anton Luitingh and Duane Alexander.
Cape Town Opera’s Brings FOREST FRIENDS to Neighborhood Libraries by Emmy Rice
- June 22, 2025 Cape Town Opera’s Opera Blocks, a series of irresistible short performances aimed at very young audiences, is back by popular demand and coming to a library near you this July 20
Review: MAJIKA: AFRICA’S GREATEST ILLUSIONISTS Is a Spellbinding and Breathtaking Show of Wonder by Jaime Uranovsky
- June 16, 2025 I didn’t know what to expect when I went to watch Majika, having not observed much magic since birthday parties circa the early 2000s. However, from start to finish I was mesmerised, with my mouth often hanging open, in awe of the impossibilities of what I had just witnessed.
Review: BEGARRED IN SA: A PLAY ON THE FRINGES OF SOCIETY by Jaime Uranovsky
- June 16, 2025 BEGARRED IN SA, written by Stewart Clarke, is the true story of Clarke’s experience of homelessness. Directed by Gideon de Wet and starring Sean Higgs, this one-man show is an intimate examination of the mental, physical, emotional, social and psychological effects of living on the street.
Marc Lottering Brings Award-Winning Stand-Up Show to The Drama Factory In July by BWW News Desk
- June 13, 2025 South African comedy icon Marc Lottering will return to the stage with his latest critically acclaimed stand-up show, Marc Eugene Lottering, set for a special performance at The Drama Factory on Saturday, July 5 at 3:00 PM.
Steve Graham Brings Immersive Pink Floyd Tribute Show to The Drama Factory by BWW News Desk
- June 13, 2025 Pink Floyd fans are in for an evening when renowned rock artist Steve Graham brings his electrifying tribute show to The Drama Factory on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 PM. The 135-minute performance promises a fully immersive musical experience, blending iconic Pink Floyd hits with state-of-the-art visuals and a dynamic virtual band.
Childrens Theatre Comes to the Baxter Next Week by BWW News Desk
- June 10, 2025 Step into a world where imagination knows no limits, and empathy takes center stage. Ka-BOOM!, a groundbreaking children's theatre show, invites adventurous spirits to embark on a thrilling journey that combines the magic of puppetry with the humor of a Pixar movie.
SWAN LAKE Comes to Cape Town and Joburg by BWW News Desk
- June 10, 2025 For the first time in almost 30 years, South Africa’s leading ballet companies - Cape Town City Ballet (CTCB) and Joburg Ballet - will be joining forces to present Swan Lake.
Interview: Jonathan Roxmouth returns home to Montecasino’s Teatro by Faeron Wheeler
- June 06, 2025 Jonathan Roxmouth is returning home for a limited season at Montecasino’s Teatro with his latest show, MY FAVOURITE BROADWAY. Roxmouth has handpicked his favourite Broadway songs and will be performing them alongside the Egoli Symphonic Orchestra.