SOUTH AFRICA - OPERAS

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....

by Judith Herbig - December 17, 2025

MOANA JR. at Theatre Arts Observatory, directed by Sonwa Sakuba, is joyful, visually rich holiday theatre, captivating young audiences with a story of courage, self-belief and bravery....

by Faeron Wheeler - December 03, 2025

I'm pretty sure that you will love ALICE IN WONDERLAND - A PANTO (and don't you tell me 'oh no, I won't' because I'll just say 'oh yes, you will'). It's a true pantomime with all the audience interaction hijinks and hilarity. It's a lot of fun!...

by Jaime Uranovsky - November 20, 2025

I have never been as entranced by a ballet as I was by this breathtaking production of GISELLE. Set in a rustic village surrounded by a dense wood, Michael Mitchell’s set is immensely atmospheric and one feels immediately drawn into its lush depths....

by Jaime Uranovsky - November 19, 2025

MS. B-HAVED, directed by Natasha Sutherland, tells the story of Sally Burkett, “Ms B”, (played by Sue Diepeveen, who is also the writer of the play), a beloved yet disgraced grade 3 teacher....

by Faeron Wheeler - October 15, 2025

This production of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT brings the joy, the oomph and the laughter in buckets! I can see exactly why they've returned for another season here in Cape Town....

by Faeron Wheeler - October 07, 2025

This production is a beautiful journey through the life of Charlie Chaplin using both song and narrative storytelling, and it's all told through the eyes of his most famous character, The Tramp....

by Jaime Uranovsky - September 24, 2025

Read BroadwayWorld's review on MOFFIE at Baxter Flipside! See what BroadwayWorld's critic thought of the show and learn more about the production here. ...

by Faeron Wheeler - September 22, 2025

It's important to know that this is three separate pieces that are linked together through the themes of memory, emotion and thoughts. What you're getting as an audience member is raw athleticism and performance from the dancers as the music moves them....

by Michelle B Lewis - September 22, 2025

This was more than a performance, it was an educational excursion not to be missed. With narration in English, Afrikaans and isiXhosa, and a storyline that aligns beautifully with the school music curriculum, learners were offered an accessible and unforgettable introduction to opera....