The legendary cult musical returns in a production presented by Pieter Toerien Productions in association with the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy, directed by Steven Stead. The cast includes Craig Urbani as Frank-N-Furter, Léa Blerk as Janet, Robert Everson as Brad...
Directed by Janni Younge and choreographed by Jay Pather, The Firebird sets Stravinsky's score within a contemporary South African fusion of puppetry and dance. At its heart is the Seeker, a young woman on a quest to unleash her creative power, encountering forces that challenge...
Thought-provoking and thoroughly entertaining, with excellent ensemble acting and sharp satire. The gradual descent from polite discussion into spectacular chaos is handled brilliantly.…
What an absolute treat! ALBIE SACHS: FATHERS, SONS AND SOFT VENGEANCE is a genuinely heartfelt piece of theatre. Detailing the public and private life of renowned activist, this play has such warmth and humour and humanity in it.…
Lindokuhle Melaphi's award-winning solo show is a story of waiting for a father's approval. The script needs development, but Melaphi is a commanding, wonderful performer, supported by simple, effective sound and lighting.…
THE FIFTH STEP is one of those plays that makes you laugh before hitting you with real emotion. The writing and the characters created by David Ireland are superb. And the Baxter team that brought them to life have more than risen to the occasion.…
MAMMA MIA! returns to South Africa with a splash. Directed by Janice Honeyman, this beloved ABBA musical is back and better than ever. It's sure to delight both casual theatregoers and die-hard fans alike.…
Marthinus Basson's ART turns a blank canvas into a friendship-ending grenade. Van der Walt, Pretorius and Binge are superb. Hilarious, precise, and unexpectedly cutting.…
The production spoke to me through its beautiful choreography, simplicity and emotional clarity, proving that you don’t need to understand dance technique to connect with its meaning. The standout pieces, playful humour, lyrical movement and powerful percussion made for an exciting and deeply movi…
TRANS/VAAL is a richly textured piece of physical theatre. Through dance, movement, and spoken word, Ignatius van Heerden tells the story of a young Afrikaans boy from childhood to adulthood as he comes to terms with his gender and sexual identity.…
SCOTT is powerful, moving theatre with an exceptional script by Morapeleng Molekoa and a mesmerising solo performance by Sbuja Dywili, who brings an entire world to life. A deeply emotional story with a strong message about the humanity of those society too often overlooks.…
A fast-paced, clever and thoroughly entertaining show, Apple & Eve impressed me with its talented four-person cast, sharp comic timing, excellent singing and remarkable character work. The seamless costume changes and strong pace reflected the quality of the rehearsal, while the playful treatment of…
An enchanting Afrikaans rom-com musical based on the popular South African film Semi-Soet, following Jaci and JP, two people who pretend to be the perfect couple only to discover love in unexpected places. The production stars Bobby van Jaarsveld and Anel Alexander, with Zöricke...
Hercule Poirot, ostensibly retired to the sleepy village of King's Abbot, must exercise his detective skills to uncover who murdered Roger Ackroyd, the master of Fernly Hall. This brand new stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's best-loved crime novel is packed with thrills...
"Bah, Humbug!" The famous exclamation of Ebenezer Scrooge will be heard for the fourth time this Christmas season at Pieter Toerien's Upstairs Studio Theatre. VR Theatrical's unique 2-hander adaption of Dicken's classic features animated ghosts and has become an annual...
AVENUE Q is the winner of the 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book. Part flesh, part felt, and packed with heart, this laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all...
Pieter Toerien, David Ian and The Really Useful Group will present Andrew Lloyd Webber's production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC in South Africa this year. This return season of the 2014 South African production was a box office smash in its first season and garnered a flood of rave...
Wait no more, South Africa. The runaway worldwide smash hit musical, JERSEY BOYS currently playing in major cities worldwide including New York, Las Vegas, London, Auckland, Brisbane and across the U.S.A, made its South African premiere at the Teatro at Montecasino on 3 April...
If a night of good, old fashioned family fun is what you are looking for, look no further than Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist. Andre is back with his side splitting one man show (or should that be one man and a heap of volunteers). Trained by the world’s greatest hypnotist, Max...
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Jazz in the Park Maynardville Open-Air Festival (1/13-1/16) |
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Nataniël in Concert at Maynardville Maynardville Open-Air Festival (2/28-2/28) |
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Madame JoJo's Madame JoJo's (10/01-12/10) |
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Maynardville 2027: Shakespeare's Macbeth Maynardville Open-Air Festival (2/05-3/13) |
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Sunset Serenades - A Golden Hour of Sonnets and Love Songs Maynardville Open-Air Festival (2/14-2/21) |
