Upcoming Shows
Becoming is part of the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, celebrating local narratives and showcasing emerging theatre talent. The festival runs from March 13...
Behind the Frame is part of the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, celebrating South African stories and fostering new artistic talents. This engaging festival...
BOUNCED is part of the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, taking place from March 13 to 22, 2026. This physical theatre production is aimed...
Bring Light is a production featured in the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, which celebrates South African stories and artistic excellence. Taking place at...
Captain Kwanda’s Fanplastic Adventures is a vibrant production featured in the Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, celebrating South African stories and the creativity of emerging theatre...
Egameni will be part of the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, which runs from March 13 to March 22, 2026, at The Baxter. This...
The Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival celebrates South African stories and artistic excellence, showcasing the work of emerging theatre makers from March 13 to March 22....
In Kinnes van Somers is part of the 16th Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, which celebrates South African stories and showcases emerging theatre makers. The festival...
Incindi Yedlaka is part of the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, running from March 13 to March 22, 2026. The festival celebrates local stories...
Isibeleko, Es’belekweni is part of the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, which runs from March 13 to March 22. This festival showcases South African...
It’s My Baby is part of the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, taking place from March 13 to March 22, 2026, at The Baxter...
The Battered Housewives’ Club is set to be featured in the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, running from March 13 to March 22, 2026,...
Themba: The Little Lion That Lost His Mane will be featured at the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival from March 13 to March 22,...
When Black Men Disappear is part of the 16th Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival, running from March 13 to March 22, 2026, at The Baxter. This...
by Judith Herbig - February 26, 2026
A lively, fast-paced and very funny romp through Shakespeare. Three equally talented performers, slick backstage work and simple staging keep the focus on the action. Affectionate, farcical and thoroughly entertaining....
by Judith Herbig - February 25, 2026
Sumptuous design, assured dancing and clear storytelling combine to create a Nutcracker that is both elegant and utterly engrossing....
by Faeron Wheeler - February 23, 2026
Watching AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR SUNDAY DRESSES at the Baxter, I was reminded in many ways of WAITING FOR GODOT. However, this production - written by the incredible Zakes Mda - is so much more, in my opinion....
by Judith Herbig - February 10, 2026
A sharp, silly and fearless comedy ride where smart political satire meets mischievous puppets and riotous audience interaction....
by Judith Herbig - February 05, 2026
A gripping courtroom drama. Strong, well-rehearsed direction, a functional and clever set. Standout performances from Tumelo Mogashoa, Gillian Vosloo and Kendra Maduray....
by Faeron Wheeler - February 02, 2026
If you're like many people who have difficulty telling Shakespeare's comedies apart, just remember that TWELFTH NIGHT is the one with the yellow stockings. It's also the one that's on at Maynardville for their 2026 season....
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....
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....
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....
by Judith Herbig - December 17, 2025
MOANA JR. at Theatre Arts Observatory, directed by Sonwa Sakuba, is joyful, visually rich holiday theatre, captivating young audiences with a story of courage, self-belief and bravery....
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? 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 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 is a comedic, autobiographical one-woman play written by Tankiso Mamabolo and directed by Faniswa Yisa. Set against the backdrop...
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, 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, written by Lauren Snyders and directed by Samuel Jumat, explores the harrowing experience of a couple, Hetty and Robert, living in...
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 is a delightful mini musical about a young girl grappling with jealousy after losing a school singing competition. With the support...
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 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, written and directed by Lwanda Sindaphi, explores the tumultuous relationship between a married couple of black attorneys as they confront the...
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, written by Mxolisi Masilela and directed by Mthobisi Mphandle, explores the profound impacts of fatherlessness on young men as they...
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...
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