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by Kim R2 - June 07, 2026
A riveting production of Nick Payne's Constellations at the Baxter Theatre Studio. Director Jay Pather and performers Mwenya Kabwe and Mark Elderkin deliver a technically precise, emotionally devastating exploration of love across infinite possibilities....
by Kim R2 - June 04, 2026
The specific context of PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE is unambiguously Cape Town, Coloured and queer, and at the same time unambiguously universal. This is a story you need to see....
by Judith Herbig - June 02, 2026
Commission Continua is a thought-provoking and emotionally powerful production that uses striking theatrical imagery to question whether South Africa's many commissions of inquiry have achieved meaningful justice or simply generated more paperwork. Anchored by an extraordinary central performance, i...
by Judith Herbig - May 21, 2026
A polished and highly entertaining production with excellent singing, sharp comic performances and beautifully slick set changes. Stylish costumes, standout performances and the wonderfully dark humour of the musical make it a thoroughly enjoyable night at the theatre....
by Kim R2 - May 20, 2026
Cape Town Opera's presentation of Georges Bizet's Carmen is red, funny and devastating: everything you didn't know opera could be....
by Kim R2 - May 18, 2026
Buckland's entire body of work since the 80s argues that comedy is not a lower art form. THE FOOL'S GUIDE makes that case again, with a nuanced knack....
by Kim R2 - May 15, 2026
The play runs 80 minutes, a comfortable length of time in which to confront distinctly uncomfortable themes that are uncomfortable because they are universal. This show deserves to be seen and, perhaps more importantly, heard....
by Judith Herbig - May 12, 2026
Rise ’76: The Story of June 16th is a brilliantly crafted and deeply moving production that combines powerful performances, expressive movement and haunting visual design to bring the pain and humanity of the 1976 uprising vividly to life. The production left me emotionally shaken and horrified by...
by Judith Herbig - May 08, 2026
Vaslav is a haunting and brilliantly crafted production that captures both the genius and torment of Vaslav Nijinsky with extraordinary emotional power. Godfrey Johnson delivers a spellbinding performance, combining remarkable physical transformation and piano virtuosity into a truly unforgettable p...
by Kim R2 - May 03, 2026
The choreography around the simple set and the physical theatre elements worked well to support the solid vocal performances. Do not miss this wave: catch Songs For a New World at the Wave, on until 10 May....
Past Shows
Will you be swiping right or left this festive season? LOVE ME TINDER - VIOLET ONLINE REBOOTED returns with hilarious online adventures. Single, sassy and...
OH BABY, I'M A WILD ONE is a new character study by multiple award-winning playwright Louis Viljoen, starring Emma Kotze. A young teacher arrives home...
7 Deadly Sins. 7 writers. 7 new stories. Jemma Kahn and her irreverent side-kick return in the eagerly anticipated sequel to the international cult hit...
In TSWALO/SOURCE, lyrical prose, poetry and physical storytelling entwine to interrogate the rules that govern life on earth: power, creation, truth, connection and intuition. Directed...
VACANCY is the story of the quiet romance between two very shy and lonely people, who have never met. Gavin and Eleanor live on the...
Debby Jamieson and her three piece band will present a fun and light-hearted comedy song and dance cabaret. A TASTE OF BETTE MIDLER comprises an...
In her dressing room, an aging prima donna gets ready for a show. She has been playing Mrs Lovett in SWEENEY TODD for the last...
Zanne Stapelberg has attained fame as a serious classical artist with unprecedented popular appeal. This Standard Bank Young Artist Award Winner, nominated by Insig Magazine...
EXPECTANT is a contemporary coming of age story told against the backdrop of a 400 year colonial history of young, white, English speaking South Africans;...
Catch SCRAPE , written by Genna Gardini and directed by Gary Hartley, fresh from its Standard Bank AHA! Award-winning run at the 2013 National Arts...
In her dressing room, an aging prima donna gets ready for a show. But on this particular day, she has to face increasingly ridiculous challenges...
Enjoy some old school standards as this Trio of well-known musicians celebrate the songs of the legendary women of Blues and Jazz: from golden era...
Take every mixed tape, heartbreak, high school crush, first love, crazy-in-the-moment decision, stupid mistake and whirlwind fling you know, mush it with a bit of...
The return of the behind-the-scenes hit! One restaurant, 1 actor, 36 characters, and over 200 character changes! This smash hit Off-Broadway comedy is spiced up...
World Premiere! Going to see THE BELGIAN, is like bumping into your favourite barfly at your local bar. THE BELGIAN aka Gaëtan Schmid (BODY LANGUAGE,...
Stuart Lightbody welcomes you to an evening of “Elegant Deceptions”, a mixture of sophisticated sleight of hand artistry and devious psychological illusion. By combining many...
An accident. Who was there? What did they see? What really happened? A white car guard. A mother hooked on therapy. An American who came...
ELIEZER is the solo project of Cape Town musician Lance Herman (Fly Paper Jet, Ginsburg & Herman). Nylon-string guitar and vocals — lyrical ballads, haunting...
BRYAN MILES is a young and unique performer in the world of magic. He can seemingly predict and influence human behaviour. He describes his art...
A man and a woman sit opposite each other in the detached intimacy of a train compartment. They have never met. He is a world...
Imagine an April fool born in sub arctic Canada and living half his life in Southern Africa. Imagine a drummer artist turning to poetry. This...
Nominated for Best Writing and Best Actor at the Dublin Gay Theatre Festival 2012, BETWEEN is on stage in South Africa for the first time!...
Olivia arrived in the town with her Dad; she was the new girl, the quiet girl, the weird girl. Then she met Kay, the girl...
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No! It’s four weirdos from Cape Town in pyjamas! Marvel at the mirth as the funny foursome...
Videos
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Broadway to Blockbuster City Hall (6/12-6/13) |
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The Curious Case of Katherine Sinclair Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre (7/01-7/05) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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Swan Lake Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Opera House (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Piazza del Duomo di Pistoia (7/06-7/06) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE Piazza Europa (7/22-7/22) |
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