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POPART THEATRE

286 Fox Street, Maboneng
Johannesburg

Upcoming Shows

Making Wine in Scotland
May 21 – May 24, 2026

Making Wine in Scotland is a dystopian love story that explores how capitalism and climate change are inextricably linked, set against a backdrop where a...



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...

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....

Past Shows

12/12 Multilingual Live Arts Festival
Apr 23 – Apr 26, 2026

The 12/12 Multilingual Live Arts Festival, now in its third year, is presented by POPArt Theatre in partnership with Joburg Theatre Space.com as a celebration...

Ekasi Lam' : An Ode to Kwaito : the collection
Nov 30

Writer Jefferson Tshabalala’s love letter to Kwaito continues in this multi-part audio & visual series that is an extension of his celebrated play, Ekasi Lam....

ZoomProv #11: Live Improv on the Internet (Vryfees Special)
Nov 18

It's improv, LIVE on the internet. Laughs and fun from our homes to yours, because that's what we all need right now. Some games adapted,...

PICTURE INCOMPLETE
PICTURE INCOMPLETE
Apr 20 – Apr 23, 2017

Through soul-stirring, foot-stomping and laugh-out-loud storytelling and song, PICTURE INCOMPLETE sketches out the portrait of a man’s life as he celebrates a rather unusual birthday...

Videos


MAMMA MIA! in South Africa MAMMA MIA!
Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11)
PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical  in South Africa PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
Teatro at Montecasino (4/24-5/31)
Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE in South Africa Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE
Piazza Europa (7/22-7/22)
VASLAV in South Africa VASLAV
Milnerton Playhouse Theatre (5/08-5/24)
Swan Lake in South Africa Swan Lake
Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Artscape Opera House (9/03-10/11)
Broadway to Blockbuster in South Africa Broadway to Blockbuster
City Hall (6/12-6/13)
Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 in South Africa Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026
Mapo Club (9/01-9/01)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22)