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ARTSCAPE THEATRE

10 D.F. Malan St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
Cape Town, 8000



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

Coppélia
Coppélia
Oct 17 – Oct 18, 2025

Cape Town City Ballet presents Coppélia at Artscape Opera House on 17 & 18 October 2025, accompanied by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. This beloved...

The Nutcracker
Dec 7 – Dec 23, 2023

The heart is a child awakening to the magic of the season. Light the fire in a child’s heart (and spark your own childhood wonder)...

SWAN LAKE
Jul 13
We Will Rock You
May 5 – Jun 4, 2023
The Romantic Tour Live With Manana
Feb 23 – Feb 24, 2023
Calling Us Home
Feb 14 – Feb 19, 2023

Calling Us Home, the musical that raised the roof and brought audiences to their feet in Johannesburg in 2017, finally comes to Cape Town! Join...

Cinderella
Feb 4 – Feb 19, 2023
Resilience
Feb 1 – Feb 4, 2023

When were you resilient? The cast of Resilience answer this question through movement, song, storytelling, and video. The intention of this piece is to encourage...

Star+Crossed
Dec 8 – Dec 31, 2022
The Nutcracker
Dec 7 – Dec 23, 2022

The heart is a child awakening to the magic of the season. Light the fire in a child’s heart (and spark your own childhood wonder)...

BETRAYAL
Oct 20
NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR
Oct 7 – Oct 9, 2022
INGODUKO
Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2022
Survive
Sep 22 – Sep 24, 2022
WOMEN ON TOP
May 20 – Jun 11, 2022
Cape Town’s Most Wanted
Jun 9

This will be the fifth production of Cape Town’s Most Wanted which has proved to have grown in popularity with each performance. Produced by The...

AFTER DARK
May 6 – Jun 2, 2022
Irma
May 5

Irma is delivering probably the most sensual R&B you’ve heard in a while… Discovered by the innovative My Major Company project, Cameroonian singer/songwriter Irma funded...

Hamlet
Apr 6
We Will Rock You
Mar 11 – Apr 3, 2022
Krotoa: Eva van de Kaap
Dec 9 – Feb 26, 2022
Krotoa: Eva van de Kaap
Feb 23 – Feb 26, 2022
Mother City Comedy Festival
Feb 21 – Feb 26, 2022
VALENTINE BOOGIE
Feb 16 – Feb 20, 2022
LOCKED DOORS, BEHIND DOORS
Feb 17 – Feb 19, 2022
A Streetcar Named Desire
Feb 2 – Feb 12, 2022
Love! Valour! Compassion!
Feb 1 – Feb 12, 2022
Love! Valour! Compassion!
Feb 1 – Feb 12, 2022
One Arm
Feb 9 – Feb 12, 2022

A young boxer loses his arm in a car accident and turns to prostitution for a living. He violently murders a client and is sentenced...

50th Celebration Concert
Mar 20 – Dec 23, 2021
JOURNEY RETURNS
Oct 29 – Oct 30, 2021
The Octaves Musical
Oct 14 – Oct 23, 2021
L. VAN BEETHOVEN FIDELIO IN CONCERT
L. VAN BEETHOVEN FIDELIO IN CONCERT
Mar 27 – Mar 29, 2020

MARCH 27 19:30 29 15:00 R100, R160, R200, R280 Fidelio, Ludwig van Beethovens sole opera, speaks passionately about the composers deeply held beliefs about freedom...

G. PUCCINI'S LA BOHÈME
G. PUCCINI'S LA BOHÈME
Feb 14 – Feb 22, 2020

FEBRUARY14 19:30 R200, R275, R32516 15:00 R150, R200, R25018 19:30 R200, R275, R32520 19:30 R200, R275, R32522 18:00 R200, R275, R325Impoverished but inspired, Puccinis young...

Jazzart presents 'Archives'
Jazzart presents 'Archives'
Jun 22 – Jun 23, 2018

The graduation of the Jazzart Dance Theatre Company of 2018 – a dance celebration entitled “Archives”, the coming together of current and two of the...

Tsotsi, the Musical
Tsotsi, the Musical
Feb 8 – Feb 17, 2018

Based on the novel by Athol Fugard, Tsotsi, the Musical tells the powerful story of a hardened township criminal whose life changes forever after a...

THE MAGIC FLUTE
THE MAGIC FLUTE
Nov 23 – Dec 10, 2017

A young cast of outstanding singers from Cape Town Opera and the University of Cape Town Opera School will usher in summer with Wolfgang Mozart's...

INTERPLAY
INTERPLAY
Nov 4 – Nov 11, 2017

The Cape Dance Company, under the artistic direction of Debbie Turner, returns to Cape Town's Artscape Theatre in November 2017 with INTERPLAY. After a successful...

ABDULLAH IBRAHIM IN CONCERT
ABDULLAH IBRAHIM IN CONCERT
Oct 13 – Oct 14, 2017

South Africa's most distinguished pianist, Abdullah Ibrahim, will present two solo piano concerts at the Artscape Theatre this October. The highly anticipated programme showcases compositions...

THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MASSES
THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MASSES
Sep 9 – Sep 16, 2017

This Heritage month, Jazzart Dance Theatre presents their latest professional production, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MASSES. The piece speaks out about and unpacks a...

DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER
DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER
Aug 17 – Aug 26, 2017

The myth of the cursed sea captain and his ghostly ship comes home to the Cape of Good Hope in a spectacular new production of...

MUSIC A'LA CARTE
MUSIC A'LA CARTE
Aug 12

MUSIC A'LA CARTE is a musical journey bringing to the stage some of the most memorable and popular musicals from the greatest musical theatre composers...

BUZANI KU BAWO
BUZANI KU BAWO
Jul 19 – Jul 29, 2017

With its production of the much-anticipated classic, BUZANI KU BAWO, the Artscape Theatre Centre is gearing up its plans to increase the use of isiXhosa...

WAITING FOR RAIN
WAITING FOR RAIN
Sep 6 – Aug 15, 2013

With Jazzart celebrating its 40th anniversary, this presentation is premised on the symbolism of rain, as something that signals rebirth, new life and a release...

DANCE FOR ALL
DANCE FOR ALL
Aug 3

This year’s DANCE FOR ALL Specialised Dance Programme showcase features two new works by former Royal Ballet soloist Brian Bertscher, called Fantasy Waltzes and Two...

Africa Day Celebrations
May 25

Artscape celebrates Africa Day with a concert, featuring the Indigenous Orchestra and well-known Western Cape choirs, directed by Bongani Sotshononda. The festivities also include a...

Amaza
May 13 – May 24, 2013

Amaza is a thriller set in a rural village in the Transkei. A police detective stationed in Port Elizabeth is investigating a private and personal...

Nothing but the Truth
Apr 26 – May 10, 2013

Written by the grandfather of South African theatre, John Kani, this play portrays how a man comes to terms with the past by venting his...

Brass Band Pops
May 4 – May 5, 2013

Artscape hosts the 8th annual Brass Band Pops presentation. The ages of the musicians range from 10 to 24 years. They originate from areas such...

Kwela Bafana +
Apr 10 – Apr 21, 2013

This scintillating musical story brings to life the sights and sounds of South Africa in the 50’s. The 1950’s was characterised as an era of...

Bovim Ballet’s Private Presley
Mar 27 – Apr 7, 2013

Acclaimed choreographer Sean Bovim's new rock-'n-roll ballet pays tribute to the King of Rock. Featuring over 20 of Elvis Presley's hit songs, audiences can expect...

Showcase of Dance
Mar 20 – Mar 24, 2013

A celebration of dance in all styles, showcasing newly created choreography from top teachers and schools in the Western Cape. There are two different programmes...

Limelight
Mar 15 – Mar 16, 2013

Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Go behind the scenes of the world’s greatest musicals as they transform from stage to screen. The Kit...

David Kau – Here To Make You Laugh
Mar 7 – Mar 8, 2013

David Kau is back, having survived Mbeki’s recall, Zuma weddings, Bafana Bafana draws, and now with a wife and two kids....

For Fits & Giggles
Mar 6

Enjoy an enigmatic mix of some of South Africa’s finest stand up comedians who come together for the sake of children with epilepsy. All proceeds...

World Supremacy Battlegrounds
Mar 2

Billed as the biggest international hip hop street dance competition in the southern hemisphere, this contest showcases the talent, skills, creativity and artistry of street...

en el Tablao Flamenco
Feb 14 – Feb 23, 2013

This production features the cream of La Rosa Spanish Dance Theatre’s musicians and dancers, who perform new choreographies created especially for this production by prominent...

Destination...Lerato
Feb 8 – Feb 10, 2013

Jazzart Dance Theatre trainees reflect the struggle and joys of growing up through dance....

Family Symphonic Fun
Jan 13

Come and join the fun of light classical and popular music with the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra....

Coppelia
Jan 4 – Jan 12, 2013

Based on the well- known story by ETA Hoffmann, this is balletic entertainment at its very best. It incorporates romance, intrigue and deception, transporting the...

CAPA Graduation 2012
Dec 14

The 2012 graduates of the Cape Academy of Performing Arts present their work....

CAPA Student Choreography
Dec 11

First, second and third year full time students of the Cape Academy of Performing Arts present their creative 2012 projects....

2012 Dance Joint Student Concert
Dec 7 – Dec 9, 2012

Jazzart’s annual student showcase where the company say thank you to their evening and creative dance Saturday kids. The Jazzart trainees are provided a platform...

Blissfull!
Dec 5 – Dec 8, 2012

Students of the Cape Academy of Performing Arts (CAPA) present an engaging performance, filled with dynamic and highly talented young artists in dance in all...

BIKO'S QUEST
BIKO'S QUEST
Sep 8 – Sep 16, 2012

BIKO'S QUEST is a dance production inspired by the exhibition, "Biko - The Quest for a True Humanity" created by the Steve Biko Foundation, the...

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