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ROODEPOORT THEATRE

Johannesburg, South Africa
Roodepoort

Upcoming Shows

Debut Dancer Bursary Award 2026
Jun 5 – Jun 6, 2026

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...



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...

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....

Past Shows

JUXTAPOSE
JUXTAPOSE
Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026

“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.

Art Effect
Art Effect
Nov 5 – Nov 7, 2025

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...

Le Nozze Di Figaro
Le Nozze Di Figaro
Jul 6 – Jul 15, 2022

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...

Festival of Lights
Nov 25 – Jan 2, 2022
Aladdin Jr
Sep 16 – Sep 18, 2021

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...

Disney's Aladdin Jr
Disney's Aladdin Jr
Sep 16 – Sep 18, 2021

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...

My Oom Se Vrou Se Plekkie
Jul 2 – Jul 3, 2021
Groet Die Grotman 2
Jun 29 – Jul 1, 2021
Liewe Heksie
Jun 30 – Jul 1, 2021

Lefra Productions' hit production LIEWE HEKSIE will be performed at the Clover Aardklop Arts Festival in Potchefstroom. Two brand new stories will be staged. Verna...

KAMPHOER - die verhaal van Susan Nell
KAMPHOER - die verhaal van Susan Nell
Feb 18 – Feb 28, 2021

Based on a true story, Susan Nell, played by legendary SA actress Sandra Prinsloo, was faced with an unspeakable ordeal during the Anglo- Boer War...

Videos


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 Opera House (9/03-10/11)
Swan Lake in South Africa Swan Lake
Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21)
PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical  in South Africa PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
Teatro at Montecasino (4/24-5/31)
VASLAV in South Africa VASLAV
Milnerton Playhouse Theatre (5/08-5/24)
Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 in South Africa Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026
Piazza del Duomo di Pistoia (7/06-7/06)
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)
MAMMA MIA! in South Africa MAMMA MIA!
Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11)
Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE in South Africa Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE
Piazza Europa (7/22-7/22)