South Africa Theatre Newsroom

NCT will stage The Lion King JR, Disney's Junior production of the internationally celebrated musical, with a cast of 50 young learners. This will be the second time the Junior production is performed in South Africa.

NCT will stage The Lion King JR, Disney's Junior production of the internationally celebrated musical, with a cast of 50 young learners. This will be the second time the Junior production is performed in South Africa.

 Prepare for a first of its kind live concert event as Grammy Award-winning entertainment icon Lebo M takes to the stage in Cape Town at the prestigious Grand Arena at GrandWest.

The Masque will present Shakespeare's classic tragedy HAMLET in a fresh new production that will resonate with everyone from high school learners to Shakespeare enthusiasts.

The 15th annual Shakespeare Schools Festival South Africa (SSFSA) will return to the District Six Homecoming Centre from 6 to 31 May 2025, bigger and better than ever before!

Get ready for a laugh-out-loud experience as one of South Africa's most recognizable and influential comedians, Kurt Schoonraad, takes to the stage in Cape Town with his latest one-man show, Funny Side Up.

Set against a backdrop of war, forbidden love, betrayal, and cultural conflict, CTO's Artistic Director, Magdalene Minnaar, unveils a bold, Africanfuturistic reimagining of this iconic opera.

Set against a backdrop of war, forbidden love, betrayal, and cultural conflict, CTO's Artistic Director, Magdalene Minnaar, unveils a bold, Africanfuturistic reimagining of this iconic opera.

The critically acclaimed Tony Award-winning play A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 by Lucas Hnath arrives at the Theatre on the Square for a limited season. Learn more here!

The critically acclaimed Tony Award-winning play A DOLL'S HOUSE, PART 2 by Lucas Hnath arrives at the Theatre on the Square for a limited season. Learn more here!

In celebration of its 45th Anniversary, the College of Magic will present MAJIKA, a world-class production that blends cutting-edge illusions with contemporary African artistry, leaving audiences breathless with its mind-bending feats.

NCT will be hosting the production of The Wonderful World of Beatrix Potter, which will entertain and educate young theatre goers and offer a nostalgic journey to parents and older patrons too.

Tickets are on sale for CALLING US HOME' - THE MUSICAL in Harare, Zimbabwe as part of its multi-country tour across the African continent. Learn more here!

Tickets are on sale for CALLING US HOME' - THE MUSICAL in Harare, Zimbabwe as part of its multi-country tour across the African continent. Learn more here!

The Universe on Stage will bring a reimagined production of their show, Hidden Giants, back to the Joburg Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

The Universe on Stage will bring a reimagined production of their show, Hidden Giants, back to the Joburg Theatre. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Agatha Christie is always entertaining with her great plot twists and delightfully strange characters. Pieter Toerien's offering of BLACK COFFEE certainly has everything you could want from a Christie murder mystery.

Agatha Christie is always entertaining with her great plot twists and delightfully strange characters. Pieter Toerien's offering of BLACK COFFEE certainly has everything you could want from a Christie murder mystery.

Following a successful tour in New Zealand, this world-class tribute show will bring the legendary music of the Bee Gees back to life at the Joburg Theatre, capturing the essence of one of the greatest musical groups of all time. 

​​​​​​​It was a night of glitz and glamour at the 60TH FLEUR DU CAP THEATRE AWARDS on Sunday 23 March 2025. I had the pleasure of attending, along with my colleague, Jaime Uranovsky.

Producers Pieter Toerien and the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) will present a new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Learn more here!

The Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, often referred to as the ‘Oscars' of Cape Town's theatre industry, celebrated their 60th year in spectacular fashion at a glamorous ceremony at DHL Cape Town Stadium. Check out the full list of winners here!

A new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, will open at Theatre on the Bay in Cape Town in May.

The Children's Magic Festival is back at the College of Magic, and this year, it's wilder than ever with a jungle theme! From 3-5 April, children and families will be whisked away on a journey filled with mystical illusions, daring jungle explorers, and magical creatures.

Agatha Christie's BLACK COFFEE will be presented on the Main Stage at the Pieter Toerien Theatre at Montecasino in May. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.