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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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 burning issue that thousands of people live with in silence, the issue of forced removals and land restitution...
Outstanding ballet will once again grace Capetonian stages when the much anticipated SAIBC INTERNATIONAL BALLET GALA takes place this September. Presented by Dirk Badenhorst, the chief executive officer and founder of the biennial South African International Ballet Competition...
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 DER FLIEGENDE HOLLÄNDER in the Naspers Grand Masters series. Cape Town Opera Associate Music Director Tim Murray leads the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra...
AT HER FEET evokes the experiences of four Muslim women in Cape Town whose lives are touched by 9/11 of and by the honour killing of a Jordanian girl. These women – a secular student, a tough-talking, scarf-wearing auntie, a Che-worshipping slam poetess, a recently married...
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 of all time. With the sounds of great musical moments, a trip down memory lane and a celebration of the magic of the musicals.
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 language on its stages in the Mother City. BUZANI KU BAWO is one of many isiXhosa stories that will be staged as classics to...
Visionary director Marthinus Basson will create an unflinching new staging of Giuseppe Verdi's dark melodrama, RIGOLETTO. Metropolitan Opera regular Fikile Mvinjelwa returns to Cape Town to play the hunchbacked jester, with Belvedere Singing Competition finalists Noluvuyiso...
A contemporary nature versus nurture story, BLOOD BROTHERS revolves around fraternal twins Mickey and Eddie, who were separated at birth, one being raised in a wealthy family while the other being raised in a poor family. Although their different backgrounds take them to...
Adam Small's play, JOANIE GALANT HULLE is a reflective story that takes audiences back to the forced removals that occurred during the Apartheid era. This play about a family that has been forced to leave their home in Woodstock and go to the Cape Flats is not only a reminder of...
QUARTET | 16 - 26 NOVEMBER | THE ARTSCAPE ARENA Renowned South African theatremaker Marthinus Basson directs his take on Heiner Müller’s tragic masterpiece in a production that features Greta Pietersen (Fleur du Cap nominee and Fiësta award winner) and Ludwig Binge (Fleur du Cap...
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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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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Swan Lake Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21) |
