South Africa Theatre Newsroom

ALL MY EX LOVERS ARE DEAD is part confessional, part intimate chat with a good friend. Written and directed by Dara Beth, this one-woman show is “an all too honest, mostly autobiographical reflection on love, desire, poor life choices, and how many cups of tea it takes to wake up and smell the coffee”. The production stars Qondiswa James as Echo, a hopeless romantic who probably wouldn’t describe herself that way.

Cape Town Opera has unveiled its lineup of productions and events for 2025. 2024 marked CTO's 25th anniversary and sees the company bringing the year to a close with the hit musical My Fair Lady at Artscape. See what's up next for the company!

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Following the sell-out success of The Sound Of Music, Pieter Toerien in association with Cape Town Opera will present Lerner & Loewe's musical masterpiece, My Fair Lady at TEATRO, Montecasino.

Pantomimes aren’t easy – at once they must captivate children for upwards of two hours while also catering to the sensibilities of the adults in the audience. RED RIDING HOOD manages to ace both of these components. In fact, this might be my favourite of the annual pantos at the Masque Theatre – the show is fun, slick, and just all round excellent.

Steve Graham is back with his one man live show “Monsters of Rock” at The Drama Factory, which features him playing the biggest classic rock hits with a virtual Steve Graham Band, stunning video and visuals. Learn more!

Whether you’re looking for a memorable night out with friends, a family bonding experience or a unique way to entertain visiting tourists, JOLTYD - Through the Ages of Music is the perfect choice. It captures the very essence of Cape Town’s festive spirit, joyful, inclusive and full of life.

The Sun is a Star and We Know What It’s Made Of, an evocative and poetic exploration of contemporary isolation, will take to the stage next month. Learn more here!

This holiday season, join Santa and his delightful puppet friends on a unique adventure like no other in Santa's Sleighbell Safari - a charming puppet show coming to the Arena at the Artscape Theatre! Learn how to purchase tickets.

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

My Fair Lady, presented by Pieter Toerien in collaboration with Cape Town Opera, will open at Artscape Theatre on Thursday 12 December 2024.  There will be a late afternoon performance on New Year’s Eve at 16h00.

Cape Town's Unity On The Square festival is gearing up for a celebration this December as it marks 30 years of democracy in South Africa. Learn more about the event here!

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld South Africa Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Don’t miss the chance to experience Glimmer, a show that entertains, inspires and speaks to the heart of what it means to grow up today. It’s a performance that will stay with you long after the final curtain call! A captivating, thought-provoking experience for teenagers and families.

I never saw the first iteration of GAME OF NAMES, which was staged by Pinelands Players in 2017. If you’re in the same boat, this shouldn’t deter you from going to see GAME OF NAMES: SEASON 2. This musical game show extravaganza combines elements from game shows and musical theatre to create a unique hybrid experience.

Let Mina Thina inspire, entertain and spark conversations about family, community and the challenges many face. Gather your loved ones and head to Magnet Theatre, it’s a performance that will touch hearts and open minds!

The King of Pop is returning—through the electrifying talent of Garth Field in The Michael Jackson HIStory Show. Learn more about the upcoming South African tour here!

Prepare for a delightful mash-up of holiday cheer and Shakespearean drama in Scrooge Macbeth, a cleverly written two-act comedy that elevates the phrase “the show must go on” to hilarious new heights.

The music of Alan Menken dominates many a beloved musical or movie musical – whether you know it or not. His melodies invariably imbue these works with meaning, beauty and depth. PART OF YOUR WORLD includes thirty songs from eleven of these legendary works: ALADDIN, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, HERCULES, POCAHONTAS, THE LITTLE MERMAID, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, TANGLED, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, NEWSIES, SISTER ACT, and KICKS – THE SHOWGIRL MUSICAL.

SOLO FEST was created with the intention to “make more spaces for more south African stories to be told, more often”. Indeed, theatre-maker Sophie Joans explains, “Everyone has a story to tell. The hard part is getting started. I wanted to create a weekly structured space for people to come together and write in community, to explore their stories, and share them with others. So our first course, ‘So, You Wanna Write a Solo Show?’ was born. I was amazed and heart-warmed at how many people signed up. And every week, each class was captivated by the stories that came out of the session. Thus, Solo Fest was born as a moment for the writers to showcase their new work.”

Game of Names is back, and this time it’s bigger and better than before!   Join Pinelands Players for a night of live dinner theatre that is part musical revue, part game show, part quiz night, and 100% fun! The show celebrates the music of TV and movies, and the audience picks the run of events with the spin of a wheel and a draw from a hat.

After a successful debut at The Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, writer and performer Jamie-Lee Money and director Larica Schnell will bring their hit play Spin Cycles to The Baxter in 2025. 

‘all my ex-lovers are dead’ will open at Masambe Theatre in December for a short two-month run. Learn more about the production and find out how to get tickets here!

Celebrated Egyptian-American comedian and satirist Bassem Youssef is set to make his South African debut with The Middle Beast Tour in February 2025. Learn more here!

The acclaimed Theatre on the Square will host a series of jazz performances this December, featuring the legendary Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse. Learn more here!