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Flutes Without Borders
Jun 12

Flutes Without Borders is a lunchtime concert featuring three South African flautists — Prof. Cobus du Toit, Renee Nieuhoff, and Khanyisile Mthetwa — performing at...

Amanda Blankfeild-Koseff: The Sunset Blonde in Concert
Jun 19

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...

Malcolm Nay and Zanta Hofmyer in Concert
Jun 26

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...

Sonja van Zyl and Dr Jean du Plessis: Love Songs
Jul 2

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...



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Review: CONSTELLATIONS at Baxter Theatre Studio


by Kim R2 - June 07, 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: PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE at Artscape Arena


by Kim R2 - June 04, 2026

The specific context of PLEASE, DON'T CALL ME MOFFIE is unambiguously Cape Town, Coloured and queer, and at the same time unambiguously universal. This is a story you need to see....

Review: COMMISSION CONTINUA at Masambe At The Baxter


by Judith Herbig - June 02, 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...

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....

Past Shows

Saxophone Concert with Phil Holder
Jun 5

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...

Flute and Piano Concert with Isabel Bradley and John Warner
May 29

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...

Perfect Blendship
May 22

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 Charm of Vienna
May 15

The Charm of Vienna is a classical music concert presented as part of Theatre on the Square's Friday lunchtime series, featuring renowned musicians from the...

Dr Thokazani Mhlambi in Concert
May 8

Dr Thokazani Mhlambi in Concert is a lunchtime performance at Theatre on the Square featuring cellist Dr Thokazani Mhlambi, who plays cello, sings, and performs...

Sunset Serenade Quintet
May 1

The Sunset Serenade Quintet performs at Theatre on the Square, presenting works by Handel, Dvorak, Ravel, Newman, Jenkins, and the Beatles. The quintet features Peta...

A Little Lunch Music
Apr 24

A Little Lunch Music is a Mozart concert presented at Theatre on the Square as part of Daphne Kuhn's 2026 Autumn classical music programme. Performing...

GREASE
GREASE
Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2022

SAFATA by arrangement with DALRO (Pty) Ltd. presents GREASEBook, Music, and Lyrics by JIM JACOBS and WARREN CASEYWith cheeky characters, pink jackets, leather pants, and...

Videos


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Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre (7/01-7/05)
031 Theatre Festival in South Africa 031 Theatre Festival
Seabrookes Theatre (6/04-6/14)
Swan Lake in South Africa Swan Lake
Teatro at Montecasino (8/07-8/21)
MAMMA MIA! in South Africa MAMMA MIA!
Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22)
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)
Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE in South Africa Max Angioni - ANCHE MENO – ROUND FINALE
Piazza Europa (7/22-7/22)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Artscape Opera House (9/03-10/11)
Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026 in South Africa Enrico Brignano - Bello di Mamma 2026
Mapo Club (9/01-9/01)
MAMMA MIA! The Musical! in South Africa MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
Teatro at Montecasino (10/16-11/22)