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Artscape

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

Upcoming Shows

MAMMA MIA!

MAMMA MIA!

Sep 3 – Oct 11, 2026

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...

Dracula

Oct 28

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...

Oliver! the Musical

Dec 10 – Dec 31, 2026

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...

Review: THE FIFTH STEP is hilarious, sharp and hits you in the gut

Review: THE FIFTH STEP is hilarious, sharp and hits you in the gut

by Faeron Wheeler · September 12, 2026

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.…

Review: ART at Baxter Flipside

Review: ART at Baxter Flipside

by Kim R2 · September 3, 2026

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.…

Review: WGRUV HIGHLIGHTS at Homecoming Centre

Review: WGRUV HIGHLIGHTS at Homecoming Centre

by Judith Herbig · August 29, 2026

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…

Review: SCOTT at Masambe At The Baxter

Review: SCOTT at Masambe At The Baxter

by Judith Herbig · August 22, 2026

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.…

Review: APPLE AND EVE at Pinelands Players Clubhouse

Review: APPLE AND EVE at Pinelands Players Clubhouse

by Judith Herbig · August 22, 2026

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…

Review: ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL OF 2026 at The Masque Theatre

Review: ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL OF 2026 at The Masque Theatre

by Judith Herbig · August 21, 2026

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…

Review: PRIMA FACIE at Baxter

Review: PRIMA FACIE at Baxter

by Faeron Wheeler · August 11, 2026

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.…

Review: BRASSE, TOT LAAT TOE at Masambe At The Baxter

Review: BRASSE, TOT LAAT TOE at Masambe At The Baxter

by Judith Herbig · August 8, 2026

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.…

Past Shows

160 total · showing 151–160

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 to hone their skills in both performance and stagecraft.

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 its guises, drama and song that is sure to keep you inspired and uplifted! “The astounding accomplishment of this...

Tygerberg Children’s Choir 40th Reunion Celebration

Dec 8

The internationally acclaimed Tygerberg Children’s choir celebrates four decades of choral music with a reunion gala concert. The choir has won every major international choral competition since its inception in 1972, and its unsurpassed legato singing, maturity of sound...

Butlers and Billionaires

Nov 28 – Dec 1, 2012

When a wealthy playboy is found dead, all evidence seems to point to his eccentric butler. However, as the investigation into the murder deepens, it appears that all is not as it seems… An edge-of-your-seat, exhilarating ride with suspicious characters, outrageous antics and...

Casper de Vries - Vark In Hel

Nov 15 – Nov 24, 2012

Casper de Vries en sy vlymskerp satire keer terug na Kaapstad met sy laaste-ooit reeks vertonings van Vark In Hel. In dié vertoning steek hy die draak met alles onder (en bo) die son. Heilige koeie word nie onaangeraak gelaat nie en hulle deel ook die Operahuisverhoog met Casper...

Bafunny Bafunny - Rings of Fire

Nov 2 – Nov 4, 2012

They conquered the World Cup of Funny in 2010. Then they broke all SA comedy records with their Victory Tour that same year. In 2011 they reunited for The Odd Shaped Ball to defend their title and make comedy history. Now, SA’s Comedy Dream Team is gearing up for their biggest...

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 Department of Education and the Apartheid Museum. BIKO'S QUEST draws inspiration from the exhibition`s portrayal of Biko's life and...

RAYMONDA

RAYMONDA

Aug 24 – Sep 1, 2012

No fewer than four guest artists will grace the stage in this glamorous re-creation of Norman Furber’s masterpiece, last seen in South Africa in 1996, when danced by the CAPAB Ballet Co. Hikaru Kobayashi and Valeri Hristov, both Senior Soloists in the Royal Ballet, will dance...

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