Review: ART at Baxter Flipside
Marthinus Basson's ART turns a blank canvas into a friendship-ending grenade. Van der Walt, Pretorius and Binge are superb. Hilarious, precise, and unexpectedly cutting.…
Theatre on the Square
Review: WGRUV HIGHLIGHTS at Homecoming Centre
The production spoke to me through its beautiful choreography, simplicity and emotional clarity, proving that you don’t need to understand dance technique to connect with its meaning. The standout pieces, playful humour, lyrical movement and powerful percussion made for an exciting and deeply movi…
Review: TRANS/VAAL at The Drama Factory is a masterpiece with an important message
TRANS/VAAL is a richly textured piece of physical theatre. Through dance, movement, and spoken word, Ignatius van Heerden tells the story of a young Afrikaans boy from childhood to adulthood as he comes to terms with his gender and sexual identity.…
Review: SCOTT at Masambe At The Baxter
SCOTT is powerful, moving theatre with an exceptional script by Morapeleng Molekoa and a mesmerising solo performance by Sbuja Dywili, who brings an entire world to life. A deeply emotional story with a strong message about the humanity of those society too often overlooks.…
Review: APPLE AND EVE at Pinelands Players Clubhouse
A fast-paced, clever and thoroughly entertaining show, Apple & Eve impressed me with its talented four-person cast, sharp comic timing, excellent singing and remarkable character work. The seamless costume changes and strong pace reflected the quality of the rehearsal, while the playful treatment of…
Review: ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL OF 2026 at The Masque Theatre
An enjoyable evening of contrasting theatre: The Black Bird was atmospheric, unsettling and thought-provoking, while Bottle Service delivered believable characters, warm humour and some genuinely funny moments. Strong performances overall, with a little more projection, pace and cue timing needed. T…
Review: PRIMA FACIE at Baxter
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.…
Review: BRASSE, TOT LAAT TOE at Masambe At The Baxter
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.…
Review: THE FOOL'S GUIDE... TO LIVING AND DYING at The Baxter Flipside
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.…
Review: Dalin Oliver's STUCK IN DUBAI at Artscape 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…
Past Shows
16 total · showing 1–10
Mountain Jew
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...
Once Upon a Teacup
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
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
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
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: The Sunset Blonde in Concert
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
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...
Saxophone Concert with Phil Holder
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
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
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...
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MAMMA MIA! Artscape (9/03-10/11) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22) |
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MAMMA MIA! The Musical! Artscape (9/03-10/11) |