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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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...
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.…
Andrew Buckland delivers a mesmerising solo performance, using only his body, voice and a chair to create an entire world of unforgettable characters. Funny, surreal and deeply thought-provoking, it is a masterclass in the enduring power of pure theatre.…
South African comedian Dalin Oliver found himself in an unexpectedly extraordinary situation during a routine layover in Dubai as missiles began to fall. With explosions going off overhead, Oliver's reaction was truly South African: first, he panicked – then he found a way to laugh about it. Now h…
I thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully staged Agatha Christie classic, with its atmospheric set, clever lighting and excellent performances led by Alan Committie's delightful Hercule Poirot. A gripping whodunnit that kept me guessing right to the final reveal.…
Karamonk is a delightful, imaginative piece of theatre that showcases Bianca Flanders' exceptional storytelling, beautiful singing voice and remarkable ability to bring an array of colourful characters to life. Clever visual presentation and intimate atmosphere.…
Waterfront Theatre School brings Something Rotten! to South African audiences for the first time. The Tony-nominated musical, helmed by director Paul Griffiths and musical director Thinus Viljoen, is at the Artscape Theatre Arena from 10 to 18 July.…
The Pirates of Penzance is a delightful tale of swashbuckling pirates, starry-eyed lovers, and razor-sharp wit. This production is staged by the Cape Town G&S Society and directed by Darryl J Spijkers, with musical direction by Alastair Cockburn.…
An elegant and beautifully hosted afternoon that celebrated Cape Town's vibrant theatre community with warmth, style and genuine emotion. From the lively opening performance to the relaxed post-awards festivities, the Baxter Theatre proved to be the perfect new home for the Cape Town Theatre Awards.…
A fun, uplifting evening filled with great rock 'n roll music, engaging storytelling and excellent musicianship. The intimate atmosphere, energetic performances and relatable humour made for a thoroughly enjoyable night out.…
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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...
World Premiere: Symphony of Bansuri Launches in Cape Town this August Inner Circle Entertainment, Grammy-Award Winning Rakesh Chaurasia and the CPO prove a winning formula for world music confluence 3 June 2025, Cape Town, South Africa – Take note! A one night only transcendent...
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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! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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The 5th annual Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition The Baxter Theatre Concert Hall Rondebosch (8/18-8/18) |
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
