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Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Theatre On The Bay

Review: A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Theatre On The Bay

by Judith Herbig · June 30, 2026

Beautifully staged with striking costumes, inventive direction and magnificent music, this production is a feast for both the eyes and ears. Superb performances throughout, especially Samantha Peo's moving 'Send in the Clowns' and Kate Normington's impeccable comic timing, make it an unforgettable e…

Review: PUSS IN BOOTS at The Baxter Theatre

Review: PUSS IN BOOTS at The Baxter Theatre

by Meagan Dill · June 28, 2026

Puss in Boots, a pantomime written and directed by Steven Stead, has arrived at the Baxter Theatre just in time for the school holidays. This laugh-a-minute show is a fun outing perfect for the whole family.…

Review: THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT at Drama Factory

Review: THE UNLIKELY SECRET AGENT at Drama Factory

by Kim R2 · June 26, 2026

A gripping docudrama about Eleanor Kasrils's role in the anti-apartheid underground. Inventive staging, sharp performances, and a cleverly devastating argument about the absurdity of racial discrimination.…

Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape Opera House

Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape Opera House

by Kim R2 · June 14, 2026

A hilarious, gorgeous 1920s reimagining of the Greek myth. Veronica Paeper's classic choreography meets dazzling sets, varied costumes and standout performances from the principals and the ensemble. Showing until 21 June, tickets from R225.…

Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape

Review: ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD at Artscape

by Judith Herbig · June 13, 2026

A visually stunning production with exquisite costumes, inventive sets and a wonderfully humorous 1920s twist on the classic myth. The principal dancers' superb technique and thrilling virtuoso performances had the audience gasping, applauding and thoroughly entertained throughout.…

Review: KILLER QUEEN at Theatre On The Bay

Review: KILLER QUEEN at Theatre On The Bay

by Judith Herbig · June 9, 2026

Killer Queen is a vibrant, high-energy celebration of Queen's music, brought to life by LAMTA's exceptionally talented dancers and singers. With exciting choreography, stunning visuals, colourful costumes and infectious enthusiasm, the production is both nostalgic and thrilling.…

Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Baxter Theatre Studio

Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Baxter Theatre Studio

by Kim R2 · June 7, 2026

A riveting production of Nick Payne's Constellations at the Baxter Theatre Studio. Director Jay Pather and performers Mwenya Kabwe and Mark Elderkin deliver a technically precise, emotionally devastating exploration of love across infinite possibilities.…

Review: COMMISSION CONTINUA at Masambe At The Baxter

Review: COMMISSION CONTINUA at Masambe At The Baxter

by Judith Herbig · June 2, 2026

Commission Continua is a thought-provoking and emotionally powerful production that uses striking theatrical imagery to question whether South Africa's many commissions of inquiry have achieved meaningful justice or simply generated more paperwork. Anchored by an extraordinary central performance, i…

Past Shows

MARIKANA - THE MUSICAL

MARIKANA - THE MUSICAL

Jul 11 – Aug 12, 2017

On the 16th of August 2012, after a standoff of several days that led to the loss of ten lives, South African Police opened fire...

The Sewing Machine / Die Naaimasjien

Aug 20 – Sep 1, 2013

In January 2009, when director Hennie van Greunen and actress Sandra Prinsloo started rehearsals on Rachelle Greeff’s Nagtegaal Text Prize-winning script, they had no idea...

LIEFLING

Jun 2 – Jun 30, 2013

As ’n hoogs suksesvolle musiekfilm R13,7m by die loket verdien, meer as 60,000 DVDs verkoop en die CD album vinnig-vinnig dubbel platinum status bereik –...

JESUS: DIE MUSIEKBLYSPEL

Apr 27 – May 26, 2013

Johan Scholtz and Soné Combrink Productions, in collaboration with the State Theatre, present JESUS: DIE MUSIEKBLYSPEL, the story of Jesus and his life as a...

Race

Apr 4 – Apr 28, 2013

Race is about three lawyers—two partners, one African-American, one white, and their young, African-American law clerk—who are deciding whether or not to take the case...

Kirk Whalum

Apr 2 – Apr 3, 2013

Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Whalum received a music scholarship from Texas Southern University in Houston where he formed his own band, playing original compositions on...

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