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MASQUE THEATRE

37 Main Road, Muizenburg
Cape Town

Upcoming Shows

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
May 22 – Jun 6, 2026

The Tony Award-winning musical A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder comes to The Masque in Muizenberg this winter, presented by The Masque and Milnerton...



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

Flights, Felines & Holy Frights
Flights, Felines & Holy Frights
Jan 30 – Jan 31, 2026

Judith sets out on her long-awaited dream trip across Europe - armed with overstuffed luggage, fragile optimism, and questionable Google Maps skills. As she battles...

HAMLET
May 9 – May 17, 2025

The Masque presents a new adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, focusing on a gender-swapped interpretation of Hamlet. Directed by Yuri Behari-Leak, the production follows a...

Masque's 65th Birthday Bash Variety Show
Oct 12

The Masque celebrates its 65th anniversary with a special birthday bash variety show on October 12. This gala performance features an array of entertainment, including...

PIANOMANIA - Volume 2
PIANOMANIA - Volume 2
Jan 23 – Jan 25, 2020

PIANOMANIA: Godfrey Johnson & Nicholas McDiarmid combine their dazzling pianistic skills with irresistible punches of humour and wit. The two virtuosos, each at their own...

Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole
Apr 5 – Apr 7, 2018

Rabbit Hole - a Play Reading Rabbit Hole by David Lindsey-Abaire won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2007 and garnered Academy and Golden Globe...

To Get to the Moon
To Get to the Moon
Mar 8 – Mar 24, 2018

Siyasanga, a professional theatre company run by Fatima Dike, Roy Sargeant and Paul Regenass, is delighted to be associating with the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg....

Dangerous Liaisons
Dangerous Liaisons
Feb 22 – Mar 3, 2018

"Les Liaisons Dangereuses" is a drama by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Choderlos de Laclos written in 1782. It has also been described...

Tribute to ABBA
Tribute to ABBA
Feb 14 – Feb 17, 2018

Mike McCully (McCully Workshop and Buccaneer fame) has again put together another tribute show, this time featuring the fantastic music of ABBA. With an All-Star...

TRIBUTE TO ABBA
TRIBUTE TO ABBA
Jan 26 – Jan 27, 2018

Mike McCully and The Masque Theatre will present TRIBUTE TO ABBA, a celebration of favourite ballads and dance numbers released by the Swedish pop group...

BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT
BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT
Jan 2 – Jan 6, 2018

ShrinkRay Puppets and the Masque Theatre will kick off the new year with BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT, a puppet show for kids of all...

CHRISTINE AND THE KILTS
CHRISTINE AND THE KILTS
Dec 27 – Dec 31, 2017

A feast of Celtic song will hit South African stages when Christine Weir and The Masque Theatre present CHRISTINE AND THE KILTS, bringing 2017 to...

FAME - THE MUSICAL
FAME - THE MUSICAL
Dec 12 – Dec 23, 2017

Based on the 1980s film, FAME - THE MUSICAL is a vibrant, exciting, dynamic and soul-searching show that has entertained millions of people worldwide. Guaranteed...

THE MAGIC SHELL
THE MAGIC SHELL
Dec 18 – Dec 22, 2017

The Masque Theatre will host Jungle Theatre's THE MAGIC SHELL, a folktale about how stories began at its popular Muizenberg community theatre venue this December....

ANDREW YOUNG: DIAMONDS
ANDREW YOUNG: DIAMONDS
Dec 8

International recording artist, saxophonist Andrew Young, performs some of the best known classic songs of all time from his new album, DIAMONDS. His soulful rendition...

THE BIRDCAGE
THE BIRDCAGE
Nov 15 – Dec 2, 2017

THE BIRDCAGE, the movie that brought a political scandal into a Miami drag club to create a raucously hilarious comedy about an unorthodox family, is...

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST
THE UNEXPECTED GUEST
Oct 27 – Nov 4, 2017

THE UNEXPECTED GUEST is a classic Agatha Christie murder mystery. Late one night, stumbling through the fog, Michael Starkwedder happens across a house and enters...

ANDRE THE HILARIOUS HYPNOTIST
ANDRE THE HILARIOUS HYPNOTIST
Sep 6 – Sep 9, 2017

Billed as "a magnificent magic show for all ages," ANDRE THE HILARIOUS HYPNOTIST is back at the Masque Theatre by popular demand. Andre's career blossomed...

Cinematic Motion
Cinematic Motion
Aug 23 – Sep 2, 2017

CINEMATIC MOTION - Join us for a night at the movies! The Waterfront Theatre College annual dance show will feature inspiration pulled from Hollywood Motion...

ROSENKRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
ROSENKRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD
Jul 21 – Jul 29, 2017

Brimming with wit, Tom Stoppard’s absurdist tragicomedy ROSENKRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD is an unforgettable theatrical experience. The action follows the musings and misadventures of...

BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT
BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT
Jul 17 – Jul 20, 2017

BUNNY AND THE MAGIC HAT is set to delight family audiences at the Masque Theatre this winter holiday. This magnificent family puppet theatre show is...

FOOTLOOSE
FOOTLOOSE
Aug 28 – Sep 7, 2013

Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, based on the original screenplay by Dean Pitchford. Music by Tom Snow. Lyrics by Dean Pitchford. Additional...

Videos


VASLAV in South Africa VASLAV
Milnerton Playhouse Theatre (5/08-5/24)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11)
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)
Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 in South Africa Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026
Mapo Club (9/01-9/01)
Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE in South Africa Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE
Piazza Europa (7/22-7/22)
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)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22)
Swan Lake in South Africa Swan Lake
Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21)