Constellations
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....
South Africa Theatre Shows
Find South Africa shows near you including musicals, plays, comedies, tours, family shows & more.
Killer Queen
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...
Let's Meet at The Market Theatre
Let's Meet at The Market Theatre is a 50th birthday celebration for The Market Theatre featuring a historic reunion of the original Sarafina! cast. Members...
Orpheus in the Underworld
Cape Town City Ballet presents Orpheus in the Underworld, a comedic ballet choreographed by Veronica Paeper and set in the stylish 1920s, featuring sets and...
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...
Who Stole Christmas? Christmas in July?
Who Stole Christmas? Christmas in July? is a puppet production from Bizzy Hands Puppet Company, performed in Afrikaans. Inspired by The Grinch Who Stole Christmas,...
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...
The Routes of Sound - Weekend 1
Presented by Brett Bailey and Third World Bunfight, The Routes of Sound is an intimate music experience showcasing local South African musicians in atmospheric settings...
A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
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...
The Curious Case of Katherine Sinclair
A genre-bending jukebox cabaret murder mystery in which the dead woman tells her own story.
A Little Night Music
Cape Town Opera presents Stephen Sondheim's A Little Night Music, directed by Fred Abrahamse with set design also by Abrahamse, at Theatre on the Bay...
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS is a celebration of contemporary and classical ballet favourites featuring works by internationally acclaimed choreographers alongside WGRUV’s own Holly and Lex Gruver.
Stand up Comedy in broken English Victor Patrascan in Cape Town
This show is packed with new material you haven't heard before, so don't miss it! Victor returns with his trademark style of comedy - bold...
Puss in Boots
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...
Ramp It Up
Join us for "Ramp It Up," a vibrant fundraiser in collaboration with The Kings Collab! This event is more than a showit's a movement. We’re on a mission to make every stage across Cape Town accessible to all performers. With a dazzling lineup of volunteer artists and a thrilling raffle, every moment is a chance to make a difference. All proceeds go directly toward constructing ramps and essential adaptations, ensuring every talent has a stage. Come be part of the change!...
Something Rotten!
Waterfront Theatre School presents the South African premiere of the Tony Award-nominated musical comedy Something Rotten!, written by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'Farrell with music...
Stand up Comedy in broken English Victor Patrascan in Johannesburg
This show is packed with new material you haven't heard before, so don't miss it! Victor returns with his trademark style of comedy - bold...
The Frog Princess
The Frog Princess is a production by Pretoria Youth Theatre returning after a successful run the previous year. The show runs from 18 June to...
The Adventures of Thumbelina
The Adventures of Thumbelina is a children's theatre production presented by On Cue Theatre, directed and choreographed by Litzy Katz, and written by Litzy Katz...
Audition Workshop
Ready to take your theatre skills to the next level?Join us for an exciting series of four practical workshops designed for performers, directors, backstage crew,...
Peter Pan Jr.
Peoples Theatre presents Peter Pan Jr, based on the play by J.M. Barrie and directed by Jill Girard, running from 9 June to 26 July...
The Big Bad Musical
The Big Bad Musical is a family courtroom comedy musical in which the Big Bad Wolf is hauled into court and slapped with a class-action...
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Latest South Africa Reviews
Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape Opera House
by Kim R2 - June 14, 2026
A hilarious, gorgeous 1920s reimagining of the Greek myth. Veronica Paeper's classic choreography meets dazzling sets, varied costumes and standout performances from the principals and the ensemble. Showing until 21 June, tickets from R225....
Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape
by Judith Herbig - June 13, 2026
A visually stunning production with exquisite costumes, inventive sets and a wonderfully humorous 1920s twist on the classic myth. The principal dancers' superb technique and thrilling virtuoso performances had the audience gasping, applauding and thoroughly entertained throughout....
Review: KILLER QUEEN at Theatre On The Bay
by Judith Herbig - June 09, 2026
Killer Queen is a vibrant, high-energy celebration of Queen's music, brought to life by LAMTA's exceptionally talented dancers and singers. With exciting choreography, stunning visuals, colourful costumes and infectious enthusiasm, the production is both nostalgic and thrilling....
Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Baxter Theatre Studio
by Kim R2 - June 07, 2026
A riveting production of Nick Payne's Constellations at the Baxter Theatre Studio. Director Jay Pather and performers Mwenya Kabwe and Mark Elderkin deliver a technically precise, emotionally devastating exploration of love across infinite possibilities....
Review: PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE at Artscape Arena
by Kim R2 - June 04, 2026
The specific context of PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE is unambiguously Cape Town, Coloured and queer, and at the same time unambiguously universal. This is a story you need to see....
Review: COMMISSION CONTINUA at Masambe At The Baxter
by Judith Herbig - June 02, 2026
Commission Continua is a thought-provoking and emotionally powerful production that uses striking theatrical imagery to question whether South Africa's many commissions of inquiry have achieved meaningful justice or simply generated more paperwork. Anchored by an extraordinary central performance, i...
Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER at The Masque Theatre & Milnerton Playhouse
by Judith Herbig - May 21, 2026
A polished and highly entertaining production with excellent singing, sharp comic performances and beautifully slick set changes. Stylish costumes, standout performances and the wonderfully dark humour of the musical make it a thoroughly enjoyable night at the theatre....
Review: GEORGES BIZET'S CARMEN at Artscape Opera House
by Kim R2 - May 20, 2026
Cape Town Opera's presentation of Georges Bizet's Carmen is red, funny and devastating: everything you didn't know opera could be....
Review: THE FOOL'S GUIDE ... TO LIVING AND DYING ... at Drama Factory
by Kim R2 - May 18, 2026
Buckland's entire body of work since the 80s argues that comedy is not a lower art form. THE FOOL'S GUIDE makes that case again, with a nuanced knack....
Review: THE KILLING OF A UNION LEADER at Artscape Arena
by Kim R2 - May 15, 2026
The play runs 80 minutes, a comfortable length of time in which to confront distinctly uncomfortable themes that are uncomfortable because they are universal. This show deserves to be seen and, perhaps more importantly, heard....
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Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE Piazza Europa (7/22-7/22) |
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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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Ramp It Up Pinelands Players (7/17-7/18) |
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NDLOVU YOUTH CHOIR Teatro at Montecasino (7/29-8/02) |
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Swan Lake Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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Stand up Comedy in broken English Victor Patrascan in Johannesburg Wits Theatre Complex (7/18-7/18) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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