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The Night of January 16
Feb 6 – Feb 21, 2026 · Milnerton Playhouse, Cape Town
Milnerton Players is proud to present The Night of January 16, written by iconic writer/philosopher Ayn Rand and directed by veteran Johann van der Merwe....
Hoerikwaggo
Feb 17 – Feb 22, 2026 · Cape Town Opera
Cape Town Opera collaborates with South African artist Monique Pelser for a series of impromptu performances titled Hoerikwaggo, running from February 17 to February 22....
My Name Is Lucy Barton
Mar 14 – Mar 15, 2026 · The Drama Factory
My Name Is Lucy Barton, directed by Charmaine Weir Smith and adapted from Elizabeth Strout's novel by Rona Munro, is a powerful solo performance featuring...
JUXTAPOSE
Apr 9 – Apr 12, 2026 · Roodepoort Theatre, Roodepoort
Johannesburg-based dance company WGRUV (pronounced “W-Groove”) begins their 2026 season with a brand-new show: “JUXTAPOSE”. “JUXTAPOSE” is a contemporary ballet work that places the human body...
PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
Mar 18 – Apr 19, 2026 · Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
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...
PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
Apr 24 – May 31, 2026 · Teatro at Montecasino, Johannesburg
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...
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Latest South Africa Reviews
Review: PUPPET POWER at Theatre On The Bay
by Judith Herbig - February 10, 2026
A sharp, silly and fearless comedy ride where smart political satire meets mischievous puppets and riotous audience interaction....
Review: THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Milnerton Playhouse
by Judith Herbig - February 05, 2026
A gripping courtroom drama. Strong, well-rehearsed direction, a functional and clever set. Standout performances from Tumelo Mogashoa, Gillian Vosloo and Kendra Maduray....
Review: TWELFTH NIGHT gives a taste of La Dolce Vita at Maynardville
by Faeron Wheeler - February 02, 2026
If you're like many people who have difficulty telling Shakespeare's comedies apart, just remember that TWELFTH NIGHT is the one with the yellow stockings. It's also the one that's on at Maynardville for their 2026 season....
Review: THE OPERA SINGER at Baxter Studio
by Judith Herbig - January 23, 2026
A riveting two-hander, The Opera Singer peels back the diva’s glamour to reveal vulnerability and truth. Fiona Ramsay is magnetic, Owain Rhys Davies compelling. Sharp writing, elegant design, superb pacing....
Review: LISTENING TO WALLS WEAR OFF THEIR COLOUR at Baxter Theatre
by Michelle B Lewis - January 21, 2026
Listening to Walls Wear Off Their Colour is an intimate, thought-provoking experience that demands more than passive observation. From the moment the performance begins, the audience is called to be still, to sit back and listen, allowing the narrator’s voice to guide reflection....
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!...
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