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The Charm of Vienna

The Charm of Vienna is a classical music concert presented as part of Theatre on the Square's Friday lunchtime series, featuring renowned musicians from the...

La Dolce Royal
Oct 1 – May 17, 2026 · Royal Countess Zingara

La Dolce Royal is a dinner-cirque production envisioned by Richard Griffin and directed by Craig Leo and Valentina Leo, presenting an ensemble of South African...

The Fool's Guide ...to living and dying...
May 12 – May 17, 2026 · Drama Factory

The Fool's Guide ...to living and dying... is a 65-minute solo performance written and performed by Andrew Buckland, running at The Drama Factory from 12...

Perfect Blendship

Perfect Blendship is a lunchtime concert at Theatre on the Square featuring baritone Douwe Bijkersma and mezzo soprano Lanie Coetzer, fresh from their success at...

Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa - Cape Town
May 6 – May 23, 2026 · Baxter Theatre Centre

The Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa returns to the Baxter Theatre for its 16th season, running from 6 to 23 May 2026. The festival features...

Albie Sachs, Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance
May 6 – May 24, 2026 · Theatre on the Square, Sandton

Albie Sachs, Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance is a one-person play written by Gail Louw, directed by Fiona Ramsay, and starring Graham Hopkins. The play...

VASLAV
VASLAV
May 8 – May 24, 2026 · Milnerton Playhouse Theatre, Cape Town

Godfrey Johnson returns to the stage in Vaslav — the one-person theatrical tour-de-force directed by Lara Bye that has left audiences breathless across multiple acclaimed runs. Harnessing...

Flute and Piano Concert with Isabel Bradley and John Warner

Flute and Piano Concert with Isabel Bradley and John Warner is a lunchtime classical music concert presented at Theatre on the Square. Isabel Bradley on...

THE KILLING OF A UNION LEADER
May 12 – May 30, 2026 · Artscape Theatre

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....

Carmen
May 19 – May 31, 2026 · Artscape Opera House

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...

The 70s Vs 80s Tribute

The 70s Vs 80s Tribute at The Drama Factory features James Marais and Monique Cassells, who have been performing together since 2009. The show pays...

Saxophone Concert with Phil Holder

Theatre on the Square presents a saxophone concert featuring well-known saxophonist Phil Holder, accompanied by Jonathan Birin and other musicians. The concert is part of...

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
May 22 – Jun 6, 2026 · Masque Theatre

The Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder comes to The Masque in Muizenberg this winter, presented by The Masque and Milnerton...

Makin' Magic
Jun 6 – Jun 7, 2026 · Artscape Theatre, Cape Town

Makin' Magic, a production by Cape Town's College of Magic, comes to the Artscape Theatre on 6 and 7 June, featuring more than 50 students...

Flutes Without Borders

Flutes Without Borders is a lunchtime concert featuring three South African flautists — Prof. Cobus du Toit, Renee Nieuhoff, and Khanyisile Mthetwa — performing at...

Amanda Blankfeild-Koseff: The Sunset Blonde in Concert

Amanda Blankfeild-Koseff, known as the Sunset Blonde, performs a lunchtime concert at Theatre on the Square, singing and playing guitar with Evelyn Green accompanying on...

Constellations
Jun 2 – Jun 20, 2026 · How Now Brown Cow

Constellations, written by Nick Payne and directed by Jay Pather, is an exploration of love, choices, quantum theory, and infinite possibility for heartbreak or hope....

Killer Queen
Jun 4 – Jun 20, 2026 · Theatre on the Bay

Killer Queen is an annual dance production from the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) celebrating the iconic music of Queen through powerful choreography, striking...

Malcolm Nay and Zanta Hofmyer in Concert

Malcolm Nay and Zanta Hofmyer in Concert is part of the 2026 Autumn Classical Music Concert Programme at Theatre on the Square, presented by Daphne...

Sonja van Zyl and Dr Jean du Plessis: Love Songs

Sonja van Zyl and Dr Jean du Plessis: Love Songs is a lunchtime concert at Theatre on the Square featuring pianist Sonja van Zyl and...

Judith Sephuma Live in Concert

Judith Sephuma Live in Concert takes place on 4 July 2026 at the Theatre of Marcellus, Emperors Palace. The concert marks acclaimed South African vocalist...

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Jun 19 – Jul 5, 2026 · Milnerton Playhouse

The Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder comes to Milnerton Playhouse this winter, presented by Milnerton Players in partnership with The...

Puss in Boots
Jun 26 – Jul 18, 2026 · The Pam Golding Theatre at The Baxter

Puss in Boots is a family pantomime written and directed by Steven Stead and designed by Greg King, set on a magical Caribbean island and...



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Latest South Africa Reviews


Review: RISE '76: THE STORY OF JUNE 16TH at Baxter Studio


by Judith Herbig - May 12, 2026

Rise ’76: The Story of June 16th is a brilliantly crafted and deeply moving production that combines powerful performances, expressive movement and haunting visual design to bring the pain and humanity of the 1976 uprising vividly to life. The production left me emotionally shaken and horrified by...

Review: VASLAV at Milnerton Playhouse


by Judith Herbig - May 08, 2026

Vaslav is a haunting and brilliantly crafted production that captures both the genius and torment of Vaslav Nijinsky with extraordinary emotional power. Godfrey Johnson delivers a spellbinding performance, combining remarkable physical transformation and piano virtuosity into a truly unforgettable p...

Review: SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD at Wave Theatre


by Kim R2 - May 03, 2026

The choreography around the simple set and the physical theatre elements worked well to support the solid vocal performances. Do not miss this wave: catch Songs For a New World at the Wave, on until 10 May....

Review: HATCHED ENSEMBLE at Baxter Theatre


by Judith Herbig - April 29, 2026

A powerful visual journey from constraint to liberation, as tightly controlled movement in stark white builds into frenetic intensity. The shift into red and African rhythms brings a joyful release that the audience fully shares....

Review: YOU SHOULD GO IN at Masambe At The Baxter


by Judith Herbig - April 15, 2026

At the Masambe Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre, YOU SHOULD GO IN delivers a moving and deeply human story about the lasting impact of abandonment and the complicated nature of forgiveness....

Review: SPANISH STEPS AND MEETING MURPHY at Masque Theatre


by Kim R2 - April 15, 2026

As a double bill, these two stories are entertaining and thought-provoking theatre. The writing is strong and the characters competently and sympathetically acted, all held together by seamless production elements....

Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Theatre On The Bay


by Judith Herbig - April 14, 2026

A bold, fresh and fabulously fun revival—well worth stepping out of your comfort zone for....

Review: STUPID FUCKING BIRD at Baxter Studio


by Judith Herbig - April 11, 2026

A deeply moving and relatable production that blends raw emotion with sharp humour. Strong performances, especially from Nirel Sithole and Tamzin Daniels, combined with Maria Weisby’s dynamic direction, make this contemporary Anton Chekhov adaptation both immediate and unforgettable....

Review: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is Toe-Tapping, Romcom Fun at The Artscape


by Faeron Wheeler - March 31, 2026

If you love a romcom, it doesn't get much better than PRETTY WOMAN. And if you love musicals and romcoms, it really doesn't get much better than PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL. It's toe-tapping fun and holds true to the joy of the movie....

Review: Cape Town City Ballet's DRACULA is Sublime at the Artscape


by Faeron Wheeler - March 17, 2026

David Nixon's unearthly choreography, the commitment and talent of the performers and the stunning soundtrack and lighting all come together to make this must-see theatre for anyone who loves dance....



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