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Review: PUPPET POWER at Theatre On The Bay


by Judith Herbig - February 10, 2026

A sharp, silly and fearless comedy ride where smart political satire meets mischievous puppets and riotous audience interaction....

Review: THE NIGHT OF JANUARY 16TH at Milnerton Playhouse


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....

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT gives a taste of La Dolce Vita at Maynardville


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....

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: MOANA JR at THEATRE ARTS


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....

Review: ALICE IN WONDERLAND - A PANTOMIME is good fun for all


by Faeron Wheeler - December 03, 2025

I'm pretty sure that you will love ALICE IN WONDERLAND - A PANTO (and don't you tell me 'oh no, I won't' because I'll just say 'oh yes, you will'). It's a true pantomime with all the audience interaction hijinks and hilarity. It's a lot of fun!...

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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