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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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 matter. This case takes him back to the village where he and the woman he married came from. His visit there coincides with the...
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 die diepste onthullings, kultuur en die oorverdowende plesier van die digkuns. Poësie, lied- verryklikheid en feestelike...
One of Cape Town’s best-loved ballerinas, Tracy Li, makes her triumphant return to the ballet stage! Based on Verdi’s well-known opera, La Traviata, this presentation follows Veronica Paeper’s dramatic balletic interpretation of the opera. Accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic...
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 is set in Cape Town in the late 1990s against the backdrop of the activities of People Against Gangsterism and...
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 Cameron, a suburban mom, adopts Lindiwe Mlandu, a born-free orphan who loses her parents in the ‘New South Africa’...
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 resentment and hatred about the past. It is a heart ripping play that makes audiences search for their hearts and the truth.
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 as Delft, Mitchells Plain, Hanover Park, Manenberg, Bonteheuwel and the Bo-Kaap.
This annual showcase of various dance genres is spearheaded by the Theatre Dance Association to raise awareness and funds for The Cape Town City Ballet.
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 vibrancy, music, colour, dance and bravery. One of the most evocative sounds of this era is the penny-whistle, or “kwela” (Zulu for...
The sensational Cape Town soprano, Pretty Yende, returns to Cape Town following her triumphant debut at the New York Metropolitan Opera with this concert performance of Donizetti’s popular opera.
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
