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Review: THE OPERA SINGER at Baxter Studio


by Judith Herbig - January 23, 2026

A riveting two-hander, The Opera Singer peels back the diva’s glamour to reveal vulnerability and truth. Fiona Ramsay is magnetic, Owain Rhys Davies compelling. Sharp writing, elegant design, superb pacing....

Review: LISTENING TO WALLS WEAR OFF THEIR COLOUR at Baxter Theatre


by Michelle B Lewis - January 21, 2026

Listening to Walls Wear Off Their Colour is an intimate, thought-provoking experience that demands more than passive observation. From the moment the performance begins, the audience is called to be still, to sit back and listen, allowing the narrator’s voice to guide reflection....

Review: COLLEEN THE MUSICAL at Pam Golding Theatre At The Baxter


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....

Review: GISELLE at the Baxter Theatre Centre Is an Entrancing and Ethereal Tryst of a Ballet


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....

FAR GONE Comes to South Africa​n Theatres This November


by Stephi Wild - November 05, 2025

The internationally acclaimed stage production Far Gone is set to make its South African debut with a highly anticipated tour that will bring its gripping, thought-provoking story to local audiences....

Interview: Louis Viljoen of THE VULGARIANS at Masamba Theatre, Baxter


by Michelle B Lewis - November 12, 2025

I had the pleasure of chatting with Louis Viljoen about his latest work, the joy of reunion and why laughter might just be the most revealing response of all....

Review: MOFFIE at Baxter Flipside Is a Scathing Commentary on the Violence of Toxic Masculinity


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. ...

THE VULGARIANS Comes to the Baxter's Masambe This November


by Stephi Wild - September 22, 2025

The new unsophisticated sex comedy, THE VULGARIANS, reunites the team behind The Pervert Laura and The Hucksters. It is set to titillate audiences with an X-Rated story of strange desires and carnal misadventures....

Review: FEEDBACK at the Baxter Studio Is a Physical Theatre Feast


by Jaime Uranovsky - August 28, 2025

As a starter (pun intended), FEEDBACK is one the most bizarre shows I’ve ever seen – it starts with two detectives being violently attacked by foodstuffs, and that’s just the beginning. I loved every second....

Photos: THE GLASS MENAGERIE / SPEELGOED VAN GLAS To Play In English And Afrikaans At The Baxter This August


by A.A. Cristi - July 16, 2025

The Glass Menagerie / Speelgoed van glas, Nico Scheepers’ award-winning reimagining of Tennessee Williams’ classic memory play, will run in English and Afrikaans this August at the Baxter Flipside. Check out photos from the production....

Past Shows


The Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary from March 14 to March 22, 2025, showcasing a diverse array of artistic talent under the ...

Blending In?
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Blending In? examines the lives of three young men in Khayelitsha township as they grapple with societal pressures that define worth by material possessions. Written ...

Confused Mhlaba
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Confused Mhlaba is a play that highlights the struggles of black identity in South Africa during the apartheid era. Written by Khayalethu Mqayisa and directed ...

Don't Believe A Word I Say
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Don't Believe A Word I Say is a comedic, autobiographical one-woman play written by Tankiso Mamabolo and directed by Faniswa Yisa. Set against the backdrop ...

Idinga
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Idinga is a compelling production written and directed by Loyiso Damoyi, exploring the search for purpose in a world dominated by despair. The narrative investigates ...


In the Shade of the King Protea is a compelling exploration of generational trauma in South Africa, written by Savannah Steyn and directed by Matthew ...

Luks
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Luks, written by Thando Baliso and directed by Samkelo Zihlangu, is a poignant piece aimed at children and young audiences. The story follows a boy ...

n Pandok se Liefde
3/14 - 3/22/2025


n Pandok se Liefde, written by Lauren Snyders and directed by Samuel Jumat, explores the harrowing experience of a couple, Hetty and Robert, living in ...

OH
3/14 - 3/22/2025


The Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival celebrates its 15th anniversary with the theme "Make Your Mark," showcasing the evolution of South African theatre. From March 14 ...

Pumpkin Finds Her Kindness
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Pumpkin Finds Her Kindness is a delightful mini musical about a young girl grappling with jealousy after losing a school singing competition. With the support ...

Purpose
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Purpose is part of the 15th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, which celebrates transformative artistic excellence from March 14 to March 22, 2025. Written by ...

Sand Gat
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Sand Gat is a poignant exploration of a young man's struggle to escape the confines of his circumstances. Written and directed by Sohail Booise, the ...

Sleeping with the Enemy
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Sleeping with the Enemy, written and directed by Lwanda Sindaphi, explores the tumultuous relationship between a married couple of black attorneys as they confront the ...

The Salt Lesson
3/14 - 3/22/2025


The Salt Lesson, written by Sibuyiselo Dywili and directed by Anthea Thompson, is a poignant exploration of identity and familial relationships. The narrative revolves around ...

These Are Not My Shoes
3/14 - 3/22/2025


These Are Not My Shoes, written by Mxolisi Masilela and directed by Mthobisi Mphandle, explores the profound impacts of fatherlessness on young men as they ...

Umgibe Womphefumlo
3/14 - 3/22/2025


Umgibe Womphefumlo, written by Mava Silumko, presents a gripping narrative about a man's secret life and the lengths to which his wife will go to ...

Videos


PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical in South Africa PRETTY WOMAN: The Musical
Artscape Theatre Centre (3/18 - 4/19)
The Night of January 16 in South Africa The Night of January 16
Milnerton Playhouse (2/6 - 2/21)
Flights, Felines & Holy Frights in South Africa Flights, Felines & Holy Frights
The Masque Theatre (1/30 - 1/31)
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