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....
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....
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....
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....
by Judith Herbig - February 10, 2026
A sharp, silly and fearless comedy ride where smart political satire meets mischievous puppets and riotous audience interaction....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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
Simphiwe Dana celebrates 20 years in the music industry with a special performance at the Baxter Theatre. The event will feature a mix of her...
Dada Masilo's Salomé will make its Cape Town debut as part of Joburg Ballet's Scarcity program at Baxter Theatre from October 24 to 26, 2024....
We are extremely excited about this season as it is the beginning of our 10-year Anniversary Celebrations and in August we will also be hosting our...
Award winning writer/director Louis Viljoen reunites with broadcasting legend John Maytham and acclaimed actor Emma Kotze to tell a story of broken people and the...
Award-winning playwright and director Louis Viljoen’s new thrilling offering, THE VISIGOTHS, will keep you transfixed at every suspenseful twist and turn at the Baxter’s Masambe...
AUGUST 18 19:30 19 19:3020 19:30 21 19:3022 18:00 R150, R200, R275 Cosi fan tutte, literally, Thus do all (women) do it, or, sometimes, The...
Sarah-Jane Brandon and Gary Matthewman, weave together a charming programme of beauty, seduction, mystery and magic as they explore the endless possibilities offered to us...
Gluck's dream of creating a new style of opera, distinguished by classical simplicity and dramatic integrity, was exquisitely realised in his setting of the Orpheus...
Glucks dream of creating a new style of opera, distinguished by classical simplicity and dramatic integrity, was exquisitely realised in his setting of the Orpheus...
DE-APART-HATE is a layered piece that reflects complexities of current issues in our world. Nyamza's work is not overtly about apartheid, and neither is about...
Disability doesn’t have to be mental, physical or emotional. It surely can be socio-economical. ROCK TO THE CORE aims to shock, shake and shove all...
The narrative of MADNESS: SONGS OF HOPE AND DESPAIR follows a brilliant young student who moves from rural Eastern Cape to the city to study...
In HASHTAG LOTTERING!, Marc Lottering covers a broad range of topics, ranging from the beauty of a prawn to the dangers of a WhatsApp family...
Nik Rabinowitz has just turned 40 and is on the verge of a midlife crisis. Except that apparently 40 is the new 30 so now...
Having performed alone on the stages of the world for well over seven thousand times, Uys has learnt that every show is the first and...
LIFE, directed by Tara Notcutt, is the new stand-up comedy show from multi-award winning comedian Rob van Vuuren that will run at the Baxter Golden...
Following their successful South African tour in 2011, Stars of the Ballet Moscow return for a nationwide tour in June 2013. Yuri Vetrov, former director...
With Stanislav Angelov (accordion), Beverley Chiat (soprano) and Nicky Cencherle (tenor), this trio is sure to take your breath away and put a song in...
The Cape Town Male Voice Choir was established in 1976 and has a membership of over 40 singers operating in 4-part harmony. Members come from...
The SA College High School Big Band takes you on a journey of nostalgia featuring great hits from the Big Band Golden Era. The SA...
The African Passion is a brand-new gospel opera, funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, which is touring South Africa in March/April 2013 to...
We welcome three members of the South African Soprano ensemble to our stage. They will captivate, dazzle and awe you with their voices, and will...
Cape Town funny men Stuart Taylor and Kurt Schoonraad team up with radio personality Nigel Pierce of Good Hope FM and award-winning director Heinrich Reisenhofer...
A show where you will go on an emotional rollercoaster with songs that are touching, moving, and, yes, definitely fun! Marika will present songs from...
Their love for music started from an early age and they first used their talents in church choirs. This group was formed in May 2012...
In an exclusive concert for Cape Town, David Kramer brings together eccentric musicians from the far corners of Southern Africa - the Kalahari, the Hardeveld...
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