Nik Rabinowitz returns with his brilliant comedy exploring heritage, identity, and growing up as a mountain-farm-boy-Jew in South Africa. Packed with sharp observations, big laughs, and classic self-deprecation, the show is a celebration of his 25 years on stage and 50 years on...
PRIMA FACIE has been making huge waves on the West End and Broadway, and now it has been brought to life right here. It's a stunningly powerful piece, and I am so glad I got to see it in a South African context and showcasing local talent.…
A sensitive, beautifully crafted story about friendship, betrayal and confronting the past, brought to life with effective direction and staging. Brasse, Tot Laat Toe is nostalgic, relatable and thought-provoking, with a strong emotional core.…
Andrew Buckland delivers a mesmerising solo performance, using only his body, voice and a chair to create an entire world of unforgettable characters. Funny, surreal and deeply thought-provoking, it is a masterclass in the enduring power of pure theatre.…
South African comedian Dalin Oliver found himself in an unexpectedly extraordinary situation during a routine layover in Dubai as missiles began to fall. With explosions going off overhead, Oliver's reaction was truly South African: first, he panicked – then he found a way to laugh about it. Now h…
I thoroughly enjoyed this beautifully staged Agatha Christie classic, with its atmospheric set, clever lighting and excellent performances led by Alan Committie's delightful Hercule Poirot. A gripping whodunnit that kept me guessing right to the final reveal.…
Karamonk is a delightful, imaginative piece of theatre that showcases Bianca Flanders' exceptional storytelling, beautiful singing voice and remarkable ability to bring an array of colourful characters to life. Clever visual presentation and intimate atmosphere.…
Waterfront Theatre School brings Something Rotten! to South African audiences for the first time. The Tony-nominated musical, helmed by director Paul Griffiths and musical director Thinus Viljoen, is at the Artscape Theatre Arena from 10 to 18 July.…
The Pirates of Penzance is a delightful tale of swashbuckling pirates, starry-eyed lovers, and razor-sharp wit. This production is staged by the Cape Town G&S Society and directed by Darryl J Spijkers, with musical direction by Alastair Cockburn.…
An elegant and beautifully hosted afternoon that celebrated Cape Town's vibrant theatre community with warmth, style and genuine emotion. From the lively opening performance to the relaxed post-awards festivities, the Baxter Theatre proved to be the perfect new home for the Cape Town Theatre Awards.…
A fun, uplifting evening filled with great rock 'n roll music, engaging storytelling and excellent musicianship. The intimate atmosphere, energetic performances and relatable humour made for a thoroughly enjoyable night out.…
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Once Upon a Teacup is a 70-minute one-woman show written and performed by Jessica Haines and directed by James Cunningham. The work combines physical, visual, and shadow theatre to follow Violet, a young girl growing up in Africa, through the landscape of childhood imagination...
The Adventures of Thumbelina is a children's theatre production presented by On Cue Theatre, directed and choreographed by Litzy Katz, and written by Litzy Katz and Kevin Theron. The production stars Gorata Mathebula, Lisa de Wet, Luzuko Gqiba, and Kevin Theron. Based on the...
Sonja van Zyl and Dr Jean du Plessis: Love Songs is a lunchtime concert at Theatre on the Square featuring pianist Sonja van Zyl and baritone Dr Jean du Plessis. The two performers bring together a programme of love songs for this Friday afternoon performance. The concert is...
Malcolm Nay and Zanta Hofmyer in Concert is part of the 2026 Autumn Classical Music Concert Programme at Theatre on the Square, presented by Daphne Kuhn. Pianist Malcolm Nay and violinist Zanta Hofmyer perform as part of a Friday lunchtime concert series showcasing some of South...
Amanda Blankfeild-Koseff, known as the Sunset Blonde, performs a lunchtime concert at Theatre on the Square, singing and playing guitar with Evelyn Green accompanying on piano. The programme takes audiences on a musical journey spanning musical theatre, folk, and classical...
Flutes Without Borders is a lunchtime concert featuring three South African flautists — Prof. Cobus du Toit, Renee Nieuhoff, and Khanyisile Mthetwa — performing at Theatre on the Square. The programme includes works by Zyman, Shocker, Piazzolla, and Doppler. The concert takes...
Theatre on the Square presents a saxophone concert featuring well-known saxophonist Phil Holder, accompanied by Jonathan Birin and other musicians. The concert is part of the venue's 2026 Autumn Classical Music Concert Programme, a series of Friday lunchtime performances curated...
Flute and Piano Concert with Isabel Bradley and John Warner is a lunchtime classical music concert presented at Theatre on the Square. Isabel Bradley on flute and John Warner on piano will perform a programme that includes a Donizetti work, a sonata by Kuhlau — known as the...
Albie Sachs, Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance is a one-person play written by Gail Louw, directed by Fiona Ramsay, and starring Graham Hopkins. The play honors activist, survivor, and constitutional architect Albie Sachs, weaving together his experiences of the bomb attack he...
Perfect Blendship is a lunchtime concert at Theatre on the Square featuring baritone Douwe Bijkersma and mezzo soprano Lanie Coetzer, fresh from their success at the Wakkerstroom Festival. The programme blends classical and contemporary pieces, with accompaniment from pianist...
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Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 Mapo Club (9/01-9/01) |
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Swan Lake Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21) |
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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HIGHLIGHTS UJ Arts & Culture (8/20-8/23) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape Theatre (9/03-10/11) |
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The 5th annual Aviva Pelham Operetta Competition The Baxter Theatre Concert Hall Rondebosch (8/18-8/18) |
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HIGHLIGHTS Homecoming Centre (8/26-8/29) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
