100 Christiaan de Wet Road, Florida Park
Johannesburg
Roodepoort Theatre is a theatre in South Africa.
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 enjoyable evening of contrasting theatre: The Black Bird was atmospheric, unsettling and thought-provoking, while Bottle Service delivered believable characters, warm humour and some genuinely funny moments. Strong performances overall, with a little more projection, pace and cue timing needed. T…
PRIMA FACIE has been making huge waves on the West End and Broadway, and now it has been brought to life right here. It's a stunningly powerful piece, and I am so glad I got to see it in a South African context and showcasing local talent.…
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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 lawsuit by fairy-tale characters including Little Red Riding Hood, her Grandmother, and the Three Little Pigs. The Fairy Godmother leads the...
HIGHLIGHTS is a celebration of contemporary and classical ballet favourites featuring works by internationally acclaimed choreographers alongside WGRUV’s own Holly and Lex Gruver.
The Joburg Ballet Academy presents the 2026 Debut Dancer Bursary Award, featuring 10 finalists aged 13 to 14 from various private studios in Gauteng, selected at an open audition for young ballet dancers training in RAD, Cecchetti and other methods. The programme includes an...
“JUXTAPOSE” is a contemporary ballet work rooted in classical ballet, driven by contemporary movement exploring how to remain human in moments of strain, exposure, change.
WGRUV Dance Company's "Art Effect” features a dynamic fusion of classical technique, personal expression and cultural narrative, bringing together four choreographic voices and exploring movement as an artistic statement. The show’s October run at the UJ Arts Centre in Auckland...
Le Nozze Di Figaro, presented by Cape town Opera in collaboration with Sempre Opera, will be staged at Roodepoort Theatre from June 6th to 15th June 2022. This masterpiece offers a good dollop of farce, adultery, role-playing and cunning scheming. It also touches on abuse and...
Welcome to Agrabah, City of Enchantment, where every beggar has a story and every camel has a tail! All of your favorite characters are here in this stage adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and of course, the Genie. Filled with magic, mayhem, and flying...
HOLD ON TO YOUR TURBANS EVERYONE - DISNEY'S ALADDIN IS COMING TO TOWN! Make a note on your calendar and clear your diary so that you don't miss out on our 12th annual production, Aladdin Jr, which is based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning Disney film and the 2014 hit Broadway...
