Skip to main content
Shop Merch Add a Show Listing
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

South Africa Theatre Shows

Find South Africa shows near you including musicals, plays, comedies, tours, family shows & more.

Powered by Ticketmaster

Imagine Africa: Our Stories Brought to Life

Sep 15 – Oct 4, 2026 · Peoples Theatre

A new production featuring stories created by world-renowned author and storyteller Dr. Gcina Mhlophe, including classics like Golden Windows, How the Lion Got His Roar, and Horns Only, alongside popular music. Brought to life through imaginative props, vibrant costumes, and...

Prima Facie

Sep 16 – Oct 4, 2026 · The Market Theatre (Barney Simon)

Written by Suzie Miller and directed by Neil Coppen, this Tony and Olivier Award winning play stars Danica De La Rey Jones as Tessa, a brilliant young barrister who rises from working class origins to the top of her legal career. After a brutal attack, Tessa finds herself on the...

Rocksteady's Woodstock & Beyond - 1965 to 1975

Oct 4 · The Drama Factory

Performed by Rocksteady, this show blends the folk, storytelling, and psychedelic rock of the 60s as it morphed into the classic rock of the 70s. It features songs from Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Rare Earth, Golden Earring, The Rolling...

Joey Rasdien LIVE

Oct 10 · Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre

Joey Rasdien performs a live stand-up comedy show in Cape Town. Known for his warm stage presence and impeccable comedic timing, Rasdien draws on sharp observations about family, relationships, marriage, parenting, and everyday South African life. His honest, relatable humour...

MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA!

Sep 3 – Oct 11, 2026 · Artscape, Cape Town

Following a sensational sell-out season in 2024, MAMMA MIA! is back by overwhelming demand, bringing with it the iconic ABBA soundtrack, dazzling performances and the feel-good energy that has made MAMMA MIA! a worldwide phenomenon. Leading the new stellar cast is acclaimed...

Moffie

Oct 3 – Oct 11, 2026 · Adam Small Auditorium, Stellenbosch

Based on the novel by André Carl van der Merwe, this one-man show follows seventeen-year-old Nicholas van der Swart, conscripted into the South African Defence Force in 1979 apartheid South Africa. Facing brute masculinity, racism, and the dread of being labelled a 'moffie', the...

Sunday Salon - Proudly South African

Oct 11 · The Drama Factory

An afternoon of live music celebrating South African talent alongside the great classical traditions. The programme opens with a solo piano recital by Lucas Marques, a classical pianist studying at the University of Cape Town's South African College of Music. The second act...

Melanina - Return to Origin

Oct 15 · Zingara Century City

The Royal Countess Zingara returns to Century City in Cape Town with a brand new production conceptualised by Richard Griffin, Craig Leo and Valentina Leo. Set within a Spiegeltent round, the show draws on old-world glamour and speakeasy style, featuring Mongolian...

Shadows of the Subconscious

Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2026 · The Drama Factory

South African mentalist Bryan Miles premieres a new stage show exploring the hidden mechanics of human perception. Using childhood objects like Lego, UNO cards, and a Rubik's Cube, he examines unconscious communication, intuition, and suggestion. The performance invites...

The Rocky Horror Show

Aug 28 – Oct 18, 2026 · Theatre on the Bay

The Rocky Horror Show returns to Cape Town following two sell-out seasons in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Presented by Pieter Toerien Productions in association with LAMTA, Steven Stead's production stars Craig Urbani as Dr Frank 'n' Furter, alongside Léa Blerk, Robert Everson...

Ant and Ang Dance Party

Oct 23 · The Drama Factory

A live music dance party hosted by Angie Mitchell and Ant Kinsey. Audience members are invited to take to the stage and dance along to golden oldies, classic rock classics, and contemporary hits. A fun filled night designed to shake off the winter blues.

God of Carnage

Oct 16 – Oct 24, 2026 · The Masque Theatre, Muizenberg

Yasmina Reza's savagely funny comedy begins with two sets of parents meeting to settle a playground scuffle between their sons, but within ninety minutes reason has come apart at the seams. Directed by Bernie Jacobs, the production stars Jaime Uranovsky, Landon McClure, Dave...

Stuck In Dubai

Oct 24 · The Drama Factory

South African comedian Dalin Oliver brings his brand-new stand-up comedy show about a four-day layover in Dubai that spiralled into cancelled flights, live missiles and an unexpected race across the world to reach Australia for performances. The true story sees Dalin transform a...

Don Giovanni

Oct 22 – Oct 25, 2026 · Pam Golding Theatre @ The Baxter

Opera UCT presents Mozart's Don Giovanni, a fully staged production directed by Talia Stern and conducted by Jeremy Silver and Peggy Wu, with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Don Giovanni seduces, deceives and discards women without conscience, and when one of his conquests...

The Legacy of Dance Gala

Oct 24 – Oct 25, 2026 · Artscape Opera House

The South African National Dance Trust presents a celebration of dance uniting leading professional companies, emerging artists and internationally acclaimed guest stars. Dutch National Ballet principal dancers Anna Ol and Jan Špunda will perform a neo-classical work by Ernst...

Dracula

Oct 28 · Artscape

David Nixon CBE's riveting ballet noir Dracula returns for a limited six-performance season timed for Halloween. The production previously sold out at Artscape earlier this year. Qi Huan, former principal dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, is coaching Cape Town City...

Rude Songs

Oct 30 · The Drama Factory

An evening of satire, ballads, and parody with Fleur Du Cap award winning Godfrey Johnson. Johnson sings original compositions about politicians, ageism, influencers, and Barbie Dolls, alongside the odd gem by Jacques Brel and other poets. The show features songs ranging from...

First Date: The Musical

Oct 21 – Nov 1, 2026 · Avalon Theatre, Homecoming Centre

A romantic musical comedy about a blind date that goes wonderfully, awkwardly and hilariously off the rails, following a cautious, relationship-minded guy who meets a fearless serial dater. Set in a bustling New York City restaurant, the show turns a simple dinner for Aaron and...

MAJIKA - Africa's Greatest Illusionists

Nov 7 – Nov 8, 2026 · Cape Town City Hall

MAJIKA returns to Cape Town City Hall for three performances, featuring grand illusions, impossible sleight of hand, comedy, danger and deception. Award-winning comedian Stuart Taylor hosts a company of illusionists including Olwethu Dyantyi, Kgomotso Marite, Mawonga Gayiya...

Into The Woods

Oct 24 – Nov 14, 2026 · Theatre on the Bay

LAMTA presents Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's musical, directed by Sylvaine Strike. The story weaves together the Brothers Grimm tales of Cinderella, Little Red Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack and the Beanstalk through a childless Baker and his wife who venture into the forest to...

Roméo et Juliette

Nov 18 – Nov 29, 2026 · Artscape

Cape Town Opera presents Charles Gounod's operatic adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, directed by Marcus Desando and conducted by Kamal Khan with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. The production stars Brittany Smith as Juliette and Lukhanyo Moyake as Roméo...

Latest South Africa Reviews

Review: UNTIL I ARRIVE at Baxter Theatre Studio

Review: UNTIL I ARRIVE at Baxter Theatre Studio

by Kim R2 · October 2, 2026

Lindokuhle Melaphi's award-winning solo show is a story of waiting for a father's approval. The script needs development, but Melaphi is a commanding, wonderful performer, supported by simple, effective sound and lighting.…

Review: THE FIFTH STEP is hilarious, sharp and hits you in the gut

Review: THE FIFTH STEP is hilarious, sharp and hits you in the gut

by Faeron Wheeler · September 12, 2026

THE FIFTH STEP is one of those plays that makes you laugh before hitting you with real emotion. The writing and the characters created by David Ireland are superb. And the Baxter team that brought them to life have more than risen to the occasion.…

Review: ART at Baxter Flipside

Review: ART at Baxter Flipside

by Kim R2 · September 3, 2026

Marthinus Basson's ART turns a blank canvas into a friendship-ending grenade. Van der Walt, Pretorius and Binge are superb. Hilarious, precise, and unexpectedly cutting.…

Review: WGRUV HIGHLIGHTS at Homecoming Centre

Review: WGRUV HIGHLIGHTS at Homecoming Centre

by Judith Herbig · August 29, 2026

The production spoke to me through its beautiful choreography, simplicity and emotional clarity, proving that you don’t need to understand dance technique to connect with its meaning. The standout pieces, playful humour, lyrical movement and powerful percussion made for an exciting and deeply movi…

Review: SCOTT at Masambe At The Baxter

Review: SCOTT at Masambe At The Baxter

by Judith Herbig · August 22, 2026

SCOTT is powerful, moving theatre with an exceptional script by Morapeleng Molekoa and a mesmerising solo performance by Sbuja Dywili, who brings an entire world to life. A deeply emotional story with a strong message about the humanity of those society too often overlooks.…

Review: APPLE AND EVE at Pinelands Players Clubhouse

Review: APPLE AND EVE at Pinelands Players Clubhouse

by Judith Herbig · August 22, 2026

A fast-paced, clever and thoroughly entertaining show, Apple & Eve impressed me with its talented four-person cast, sharp comic timing, excellent singing and remarkable character work. The seamless costume changes and strong pace reflected the quality of the rehearsal, while the playful treatment of…

Review: ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL OF 2026 at The Masque Theatre

Review: ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL OF 2026 at The Masque Theatre

by Judith Herbig · August 21, 2026

An enjoyable evening of contrasting theatre: The Black Bird was atmospheric, unsettling and thought-provoking, while Bottle Service delivered believable characters, warm humour and some genuinely funny moments. Strong performances overall, with a little more projection, pace and cue timing needed. T…

Review: PRIMA FACIE at Baxter

Review: PRIMA FACIE at Baxter

by Faeron Wheeler · August 11, 2026

PRIMA FACIE has been making huge waves on the West End and Broadway, and now it has been brought to life right here. It's a stunningly powerful piece, and I am so glad I got to see it in a South African context and showcasing local talent.…

Read More Reviews

BroadwayWorld TV


MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Artscape (9/03-10/11)
MAMMA MIA! in South Africa MAMMA MIA!
Artscape (9/03-10/11)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22)
MAMMA MIA! in South Africa MAMMA MIA!
Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22)