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Review: AN ILIAD at Baxter Flipside


by Judith Herbig - February 28, 2026

A powerful, intense solo performance by Alan Committie that drags The Iliad out of history and into the present. Raging emotion, stark visuals, a gripping soundscape and visceral physicality combine to expose the brutal, repetitive nature of war and humanity’s destructive ego....

Review: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) at The Masque Theatre


by Judith Herbig - February 26, 2026

A lively, fast-paced and very funny romp through Shakespeare. Three equally talented performers, slick backstage work and simple staging keep the focus on the action. Affectionate, farcical and thoroughly entertaining....

Review: THE NUTCRACKER at Artscape


by Judith Herbig - February 25, 2026

Sumptuous design, assured dancing and clear storytelling combine to create a Nutcracker that is both elegant and utterly engrossing....

Review: AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR SUNDAY DRESSES is full of heart at the Baxter


by Faeron Wheeler - February 23, 2026

Watching AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR SUNDAY DRESSES at the Baxter, I was reminded in many ways of WAITING FOR GODOT. However, this production - written by the incredible Zakes Mda - is so much more, in my opinion....

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....

Past Shows

Xanadu Jr
Xanadu Jr
Mar 11 – Mar 13, 2021

An hilarious musical adventure about following your dreams in the face of obstacles, Xanadu JR. follows the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek Muse,...

DIE NAG VAN LEGIO
DIE NAG VAN LEGIO
Nov 14 – Nov 19, 2017

DIE NAG VAN LEGIO is recognised as a South African masterpiece. The psychological thriller is set in a psychiatric institute, where the lives of four...

PANIC
May 28 – Jun 8, 2013

\Polar bears in the Karoo? A tsunami burying Table Mountain? Mitt Romney on a jet ski riding the waves of an oil spill? These are...

Vers en Kabaret
May 14 – May 24, 2013

Dié innoverende aanbieding ontvou die warmte en grootheid van Afrikaanse poësie. Dit beklemtoon dié jong taal se eenvoud op een snaar en haar menigheid vanuit...

BROTHERS IN BLOOD
Apr 23 – May 11, 2013

A human drama which explores the universal theme of prejudice, located in the evergreen context of religious tension between Jewish, Muslim and Christian characters. It...

Rainbow Scars
Apr 24 – May 11, 2013

April 1994. The ‘Rainbow Nation’ is born. The presidency of Nelson Mandela heralds a period of inter-racial healing and a national spirit of reconciliation. Angela...

Special Thanks to Guests from Afar
Apr 9 – Apr 20, 2013

This Spagnoletti gem returns by popular demand! Two old friends re-unite at a wedding in Switzerland. When an enigmatic and attractive stranger befriends them, their...

So… You Think You Can Love?
Mar 6 – Mar 30, 2013

Sonia Esgueira of the Porra smash hit cult trilogy brings a hilarious new comedy about dating, denial and the never ending quest for love. From...

Starwors – The Final Parody
Feb 20 – Feb 23, 2013

They're back! For one FINAL run in Cape Town – so don't miss it! Fans and newcomers alike, catch the hilarious parody that retells the...

February 14th
Feb 5 – Feb 16, 2013

A romantic comedy, depicting a series of vignettes of several romances throughout Valentine’s Day; a fresh and unique perspective on what some may think is...

KINGDOM OF EARTH
KINGDOM OF EARTH
Dec 13 – Dec 30, 2012

Williams’ rarely-seen masterpiece makes its South African première at Artscape this December after a highly successful debut in the USA at this years’ Provincetown Tennessee...

Kingdom of Earth
Dec 15 – Dec 30, 2012

Tennessee Williams’ rarely seen masterpiece makes its South African première at the Artscape Arena after a highly successful debut in the USA at this year’s...

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