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by Judith Herbig - February 28, 2026
A powerful, intense solo performance by Alan Committie that drags The Iliad out of history and into the present. Raging emotion, stark visuals, a gripping soundscape and visceral physicality combine to expose the brutal, repetitive nature of war and humanity’s destructive ego....
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....
Past Shows
Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots was first brought to life on the big screen in 2005 before being transformed into a hit musical, winning...
Written and directed by Nico Scheepers, MOEDERTAAL is the next instalment in Sandra Prinsloo's trifecta of one-woman plays that began so beautifully with DIE NAAIMASJIEN...
An all South African production of the West End smash hit comedy SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE comes to the Fugard Theatre in 2017 with the best...
DIE REUK VAN APPELS, based on the acclaimed 1993 debut novel of South African author Mark Behr, is the coming-of-age story of Marnus Erasmus, the...
Eric Abraham and The Fugard Theatre present KING KONG, which tells the story of heavyweight fifties boxing champion Ezekiel Dlamini whose self-appointed ring name was...
Clowns Without Borders South Africa is celebrating their tenth anniversary with a once-off Comedy Benefit Showcase at the iconic Fugard Studio Theatre. Featuring the comic...
Anna-Mart van der Merwe will star in the South African premiere of Florian Zeller's companion piece THE MOTHER, directed by Janice Honeyman for the Fugard...
Screened as part of the 2017 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season, from the Bolshoi Ballet. In a seaside town where business and mafia are...
Screened as part of the 2017 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season, from the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). King Lear has ruled for many years....
Screened as part of the 2017 Fugard Bioscope World Arts Cinema Season, from the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Cymbeline is a ruler of a divided...
After the death of their grandfather, Poppy, a family heirloom propels cousins Daphna and Liam into a domestic battle of honour, faith and heritage. The...
A VOICE I CANNOT SILENCE is written by Greg Homann and Ralph Lawson. It is a moving and empathetic personal examination of life as portrayed...
BENCH, a hilarious comedy-drama, tells the story of two colorful and clumsy thieves, Hendry and Dwain played by Adrian Collins and Brent Palmer, who also...
Bambi Kellermann is Evita Bezuidenhout’s younger sister. She is the chalk to Tannie’s cheese. Stripper, sex worker and grande horizontal who graduated from the University...
Nik Rabinowitz is back with an all-new show that takes the Pistorius out of everything (from the donkey in your burger to the crocodiles of...
SANTA'S STORY returns to the Fugard Studio following a successful run at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square in Johannesburg. Santa's Story is a...
Presented by Artscape and the Fugard Theatre, and directed by Greg Karvellas, Louis Viljoen's wicked new play CHAMP will be re-staged at the Fugard Studio...
Produced by Eric Abraham and the Fugard Theatre, Athol Fugard’s masterpiece "MASTER HAROLD"... AND THE BOYS will open in the Fugard Studio Theatre on the...
The Fugard Theatre's production of David Kramer and Taliep Petersen`s Award-Winning West End and Broadway Smash Hit Musical KAT AND THE KINGS is back for...
DIE LAASTE KARRETJIEGRAF is a story about the Karretjie People and a tribute to the heritage of the direct descendants of South Africa’s first inhabitants....
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