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A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC to Open at Theatre on the Bay With Jonathan Roxmouth
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Cape Town Opera will present Stephen Sondheim's A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay, featuring Jonathan Roxmouth, Samantha Peo, and Fleur du Cap Award winner Brittany Smith.

Nominees Revealed For 61st Cape Town Theatre Awards
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards has been renamed the Cape Town Theatre Awards, marking a new chapter under a newly established NPO. CATS leads with 11 nominations among 65 eligible productions across 23 categories.

Cape Town Opera Reveals Casts & Creatives For 2026 Production And An International Tour
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Cape Town Opera (CTO) has revealed the details of each production in its 2026 season, announcing, among other highlights, a five-city international tour of Porgy and Bess. 

Review: COLLEEN THE MUSICAL at Pam Golding Theatre At The Baxter
by Michelle B Lewis - Dec 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: MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE starring Kate Normington at Theatre On The Bay
by Faeron Wheeler - Nov 5, 2024

MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE is a comical look at the ups, downs and mad choices that can happen when the apple cart is upset by one spouse leaving the other.

MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE Opens in October in South Africa
by Stephi Wild - Aug 21, 2024

Award-winning British playwright Geraldine Aaron will bring her now refreshed and updated international comedy hit, My Brilliant Divorce, in Jozi this October!

Review: THE PROMISE at The Homecoming Centre Will Satiate and Haunt Audiences
by Klara van Rooyen - Sep 28, 2023

Now and then, the stars align in theatre. The funding meets the vision, the performers meet the text, and the text resonates with its audience. THE PROMISE is an example of such a monumental moment in South African theatre.

World Premiere Of Damon Galgut's THE PROMISE Comes to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2023

In what promises to be one of the most thrilling theatre highlights of the year, the stage production of Damon Galgut's Booker Prize-winning novel, THE PROMISE, will have its world premiere in Cape Town this September.

Interview: Daphne Kuhn Chats About Running THEATRE ON THE SQUARE
by Faeron Wheeler - Mar 6, 2023

It's not often I get to talk about theatre happening up in Joburg. However, last year I met Daphne Kuhn - owner and artisitic director of Theatre on the Square - and have seen some of the amazing work done there. This year, I chatted to Daphne about her theatre, the challenges they've faced over the last few years and the exciting future.

South African Cast of HAIRSPRAY Will Reunite in Livestream
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2020

Run and tell that! The cast and creative team of the ground-breaking 2007 South African production of Hairspray will re-unite in a one night only special to raise funds for the Theatre Benevolent Fund, hosted by the wonderful Natasha van der Merwe.

Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards
by Alan Henry - Jan 17, 2020

Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!

December 19th Update: KINKY BOOTS - The Fugard Theatre Leads Best Musical Category in the BWW South Africa Awards Voting
by BWW Staff - Dec 19, 2019

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

BWW Review: 'Fabulous and Familiar' ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Artscape Opera House
by Lindsay Kruger - Dec 13, 2019

If a sold-out weekday Artscape Opera House is anything to go by, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is undoubtedly a smash hit for all types of theatregoers. Richard O'Brien's beloved cult classic has been running internationally since 1973, and Pieter Toerien and Howard Panter's local presentation of it will have audiences jumping to the left and stepping to the right straight into 2020 with every aspect of this production being a feast for the senses.

BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards Update: KINKY BOOTS - The Fugard Theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - Dec 9, 2019

There's just a few weeks left to make your voice heard and submit your votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

Didintle Khunou Will Play Janet In ROCKY HORROR SHOW at Teatro, Montecasino
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2019

Award-winning Colour Purple star Didintle Khunou will play Janet in the upcoming production of Richard O'Brien's ROCKY HORROR SHOW!

Pieter Toerien And Howard Panter Present Richard O'Brien's ROCKY HORROR SHOW At The Teatro, Montecasino
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2019

Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show has become the world's favourite Rock 'N' Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages. This critically-acclaimed stunning new production is coming to the Teatro, Montecasino, in January 2020 can you feel the ANTICI PATION?! Directed by Christopher Luscombe, the smash hit show features all of the famous musical numbers which have made The Rocky Horror Show such a huge hit for over four decades, including Sweet Transvestite , Science Fiction/Double Feature , Dammit Janet and, of course, the timeless floor-filler, The Time-Warp .

ROCKY HORROR SHOW Announces South Africa Tour Dates and Casting Info
by Marianka Swain - May 27, 2019

Since it first opened in London in June 1973 at the Royal Court Theatre Upstairs, Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show has become the world's favourite Rock 'N' Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into over 20 languages.

Photo Flash: First Look at Pieter Toerien and Kickstart's INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2019

Into the Woods is a sleek and sexy beast of a musical. It is in turn moody and magical, witty and wise.

BWW Feature: 9 Shows To Look Forward To in South Africa in 2019
by Lindsay Kruger - Jan 8, 2019

Fosse, Lauper, Sondheim, Lerner and Loewe: just a few of the names whose brilliant productions are gracing South African stages this year. From legendary musicals to captivating straight plays, here are 9 of the most talked about and anticipated shows to look forward to in 2019.

Fugard Theatre Productions Receive 26 Fleur Du Cap Nominations
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2018

Productions presented and hosted by the Fugard Theatre have garnered an incredible 26 Fleur du Cap nominations. The historic production of South African musical King Kong swept twelve nominations while the local premiere of the hit West End comedy Shakespeare in Love is nominated in four categories.