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CATS
12/10 - 1/11/2026


Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical about a tribe of Jellicle cats who gather for one special night....


Concert by acclaimed Indian vocalist Pratibha Singh Baghel spanning Bollywood, classical, and contemporary styles....

Stand Up
2/7


Dance-theatre work culminating in a declaration of self-worth and breaking cycles of abuse....


Concert honoring the people and stories of District Six, commemorating 60 years of history....


Festival celebrating vocal harmony through a cappella and choral music....

The Firebird
2/18 - 2/22/2026


Contemporary South African reimagining of Stravinsky’s Firebird blending dance, puppetry, and music....


Classical ballet bringing Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to life with South Africa’s leading dancers....

NGQONDO QINA BOPHA
3/19 - 3/21/2026


Hip-hop and poetry theatre exploring psychological turmoil and guilt....

Dracula
3/13 - 3/29/2026


David Nixon’s ballet adaptation of Bram Stoker’s gothic classic....

Pretty Woman – The Musical
3/19 - 4/19/2026


Stage musical adaptation of the iconic romantic comedy film Pretty Woman....

PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
3/18 - 4/19/2026


South Africa, get ready to fall in love! For the very first time, Pretty Woman: The Musical takes the stage in South Africa! Based on ...

Krismis van Map Jacobs
4/9 - 4/24/2026


Afrikaans drama about a feared gang leader released on parole and confronting his past....

PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
4/24 - 5/31/2026


South Africa, get ready to fall in love! For the very first time, Pretty Woman: The Musical takes the stage in South Africa! Based on ...


Fundraising celebration marking 92 years of Cape Town City Ballet....

Orpheus in the Underworld
6/11 - 6/21/2026


Ballet inspired by Offenbach’s operetta, filled with wit, glamour, and spectacle....

Buzani Kubawo
5/13 - 6/29/2026


Xhosa-language drama exploring love, resilience, and human connection....

My Children! My Africa
7/22 - 8/4/2026


Athol Fugard’s powerful play set in apartheid-era South Africa....

The Nutcracker (2026)
12/11 - 12/30/2026


Classical ballet following Clara’s magical Christmas journey....



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Latest South Africa Reviews


Review: COLLEEN THE MUSICAL at Pam Golding Theatre At The Baxter


by Michelle B Lewis - December 27, 2025

Colleen the Musical arrives with a flourish of sass, sparkle and unmistakeable Cape Town flavour. It is a joyous return that few could have predicted yet many will celebrate....

Review: MOANA JR at THEATRE ARTS


by Judith Herbig - December 17, 2025

MOANA JR. at Theatre Arts Observatory, directed by Sonwa Sakuba, is joyful, visually rich holiday theatre, captivating young audiences with a story of courage, self-belief and bravery....

Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND - A PANTOMIME is good fun for all


by Faeron Wheeler - December 03, 2025

I'm pretty sure that you will love ALICE IN WONDERLAND - A PANTO (and don't you tell me 'oh no, I won't' because I'll just say 'oh yes, you will'). It's a true pantomime with all the audience interaction hijinks and hilarity. It's a lot of fun!...

Review: GISELLE at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is an Entrancing and Ethereal Tryst of a Ballet


by Jaime Uranovsky - November 20, 2025

I have never been as entranced by a ballet as I was by this breathtaking production of GISELLE. Set in a rustic village surrounded by a dense wood, Michael Mitchell’s set is immensely atmospheric and one feels immediately drawn into its lush depths....

Review: MS. B-HAVED Schools Us on the Life of a Teacher in the 2020s


by Jaime Uranovsky - November 19, 2025

MS. B-HAVED, directed by Natasha Sutherland, tells the story of Sally Burkett, “Ms B”, (played by Sue Diepeveen, who is also the writer of the play), a beloved yet disgraced grade 3 teacher....

Review: Cape Town's JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT is A Hit


by Faeron Wheeler - October 15, 2025

This production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT brings the joy, the oomph and the laughter in buckets! I can see exactly why they've returned for another season here in Cape Town....

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....



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