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...
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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...
Cameron Mackintosh's Oliver!, directed by Steven Stead, is based on Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist and features a score by Lionel Bart. The production follows Oliver, a young orphan who escapes a workhouse and becomes entangled with characters including Fagin, Nancy, and...
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.…
MAMMA MIA! returns to South Africa with a splash. Directed by Janice Honeyman, this beloved ABBA musical is back and better than ever. It's sure to delight both casual theatregoers and die-hard fans alike.…
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.…
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…
TRANS/VAAL is a richly textured piece of physical theatre. Through dance, movement, and spoken word, Ignatius van Heerden tells the story of a young Afrikaans boy from childhood to adulthood as he comes to terms with his gender and sexual identity.…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
A sensitive, beautifully crafted story about friendship, betrayal and confronting the past, brought to life with effective direction and staging. Brasse, Tot Laat Toe is nostalgic, relatable and thought-provoking, with a strong emotional core.…
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One hundred and fifteen promising young ballet dancers from South Africa and abroad gather in Cape Town to compete across Scholar, Junior, and Senior divisions in Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Choreographic, and Ensemble categories. Participants include 2025 gold medalist...
One of South Africa’s most celebrated musical voices, Simphiwe Dana, joins the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra for a spectacular one-night-only concert at the Artscape Opera House on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. Simphiwe Dana: The Symphonic Experience will reimagine some of the...
Waterfront Theatre School presents the South African premiere of the Tony Award-nominated musical comedy Something Rotten!, written by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell with music and lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick. The show follows Nick Bottom's relentless...
Cape Town City Ballet presents Orpheus in the Underworld, a comedic ballet choreographed by Veronica Paeper and set in the stylish 1920s, featuring sets and costumes by Peter Cazalet with audio visual effects by Kirsti Cumming. Inspired by Jacques Offenbach's comic operetta, the...
Centre Stage was a fundraising event organised by Sannette van der Mescht in aid of Cape Town City Ballet, South Africa's premier ballet company founded in 1934. The event featured 365 dancers-in-training and full-time students aged 5 to 25 in 20 choreographed works spanning...
Cape Town Opera presents a new production of Georges Bizet's Carmen at the Artscape Opera House, running from 19 to 31 May 2026. Directed by Steven Stead and set in 1931/32 Seville, the production features CTO House Soloist Nonhlanhla Yende in the title role, with tenor Lukhanyo...
Louis Viljoen's latest political thriller at Artscape delves into the dark underbelly of ambition, intrigue, and murder against a backdrop of a city in turmoil. As a union strike escalates, a powerful industrial leader, Burke, played by John Maytham, joins forces with his...
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 the beloved 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, this dazzling stage production is filled with warmth, humour, romance, and...
Cape Town City Ballet presents Coppélia at Artscape Opera House on 17 & 18 October 2025, accompanied by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. This beloved comic ballet features Delibes enchanting music, magical storytelling and dazzling performances. Guest artist Daniel Rajna...
CHICAGO – The Musical returns! Owing to popular demand, CHICAGO is back in 2025 and sexier than ever before! A nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin surrounded by the razzle dazzle of the world’s sexiest musical “You’ve got it...
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