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KALK BAY THEATRE

52 Main Road
Kalk Bay, Cape Town 7975



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....

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...

Past Shows

SAME TIME NEXT YEAR
May 22 – Jun 22, 2013

A man and woman meet by chance at a romantic inn over dinner. Although both are married to others, they find themselves in the same...

SONG & DANCE
May 1 – May 19, 2013

Megan Furniss’s cutting edge South African comedy – it could happen to you – sees the directorial debut of NTOMBI MAKHUTSHI of “London Road” fame...

ELEGANT DECEPTIONS
Apr 28 – Apr 29, 2013

The new & exciting show from the master of illusion and magic,STUART LIGHTBODY....

THE DOG’S BOLLOCKS
Apr 21 – Apr 27, 2013

The Professor is back !!!!!! Versatile and talented in the extreme, GAËTAN SCHMID has entertained KBT audiences over the years with his unique brand of...

Exposed
Apr 3 – Apr 20, 2013

The creators of the multi award-winning shows Big Boys Don’t Dance and Face The Music (SA’s original live music game show) are letting it all...

MINNIE AND JOHNSON
MINNIE AND JOHNSON
Nov 28 – Dec 7, 2012

Darlings of the South African cabaret stage, Emile Minnie and Godfrey Johnson join forces and hands to bring you an evening of fun, humour and...

KITCHEN FABLES IN A COOKIE JAR
KITCHEN FABLES IN A COOKIE JAR
Dec 14 – Dec 6, 2012

"Two thirds of no where, a cup of bother, a pinch of the ordinary, a teaspoon of Alice, a scoop of sillies. Mix unreasonably well....

CLIFF & THE SHADOWS: AN EVENING WITH TRIBUTE
CLIFF & THE SHADOWS: AN EVENING WITH TRIBUTE
Dec 2

Cliff Richard & the Shadows fans take note! TRIBUTE comprises five musicians from the old school, namely Ivor Norman on lead guitar, Peter Denyssen on...

FBPK
FBPK
Nov 7 – Nov 25, 2012

Fasten your seatbelts for a wild ride with award-winning comedian Martin Evans and his unique brand of standup comedy at the Kalk Bay Theatre. In...

ABSINTHE IN CONCERT
ABSINTHE IN CONCERT
Nov 8

The two lead singers of the popular bands Wonderboom and Sugardrive, Cito and Paul E. Flynn, have joined forces on an elaborate musical journey. They...

FACE THE MUSIC II
FACE THE MUSIC II
Dec 12 – Nov 6, 2012

Have you got the brains to take on our quiz? The multi-award-winning Follow Spot Productions brings yet another crowd pleasing hit: version 2 of the...

BENCH
BENCH
Sep 12 – Oct 7, 2012

Inspired by the story of two small time crooks, Brent Palmer’s new play BENCH will be premiered at the Kalk Bay Theatre. BENCH, which enjoyed...

SWOOP
SWOOP
Sep 28 – Oct 7, 2012

Meet Sam. You know someone like him already - a 12-year-old boy who likes cars and gadgets, and dreams of being a soccer star. Sam...

MAFEKING ROAD
MAFEKING ROAD
Aug 15 – Sep 8, 2012

MAFEKING ROAD is a whirlwind of much-loved Herman Charles Bosman stories, told in an exciting new format, using physical theatre and comic book styles. It...

Videos


031 Theatre Festival in South Africa 031 Theatre Festival
Seabrookes Theatre (6/04-6/14)
Godfrey Johnson Live in South Africa Godfrey Johnson Live
Pinelands Players (6/11-6/13)
Broadway to Blockbuster in South Africa Broadway to Blockbuster
City Hall (6/12-6/13)
MAMMA MIA! in South Africa MAMMA MIA!
Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22)
The Curious Case of Katherine Sinclair in South Africa The Curious Case of Katherine Sinclair
Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre (7/01-7/05)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11)
MAMMA MIA! in South Africa MAMMA MIA!
Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11)
Audition Workshop in South Africa Audition Workshop
Pinelands Players (7/25-7/25)
Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 in South Africa Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026
Piazza del Duomo di Pistoia (7/06-7/06)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22)