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Review: THRILL ME - THE LEOPOLD AND LOEB STORY at Theatre On The Bay


by Faeron Wheeler - March 04, 2025

THRILL ME - THE LEOPOLD AND LOEB STORY is the recounting of a true crime, but it's really about the why of it all. Add to that the layer of telling the story through song, and you have a piece of theatre that is both whimsical and chilling....

Review: MR & MRS NORMAL at The Masque Theatre, Muizenberg


by Michelle B Lewis - February 26, 2025

Looking for a night of non-stop laughter and high-energy entertainment? Then don’t miss Mr & Mrs Normal, the outrageously funny musical comedy starring the dynamic duo, Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert! This comedic whirlwind is lighting up The Masque Theatre in Muizenberg for a lightning-fast tour wi...

Review: DEAR EVAN HANSEN brings the tears, the laughter and the goosebumps


by Faeron Wheeler - February 24, 2025

DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a beautiful piece of musical theatre that hits you right in the gut and gave me goosebumps again and again. It's proof that SA has an exceptional level of talent!...

Review: I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS from Mike van Graan is a real laugh


by Faeron Wheeler - February 10, 2025

As the name of the play suggests, I CAN BUY MYSELF FLOWERS is all about women learning to love themselves. Written by Mike van Graan, directed by Toni Morkel and starring Erika Breytenbach, this play is good fun and good soul food....

Review: TO LIFE, WITH LOVE starring John Maytham and Directed by Josh Lindberg


by Faeron Wheeler - February 10, 2025

This was a tough one to review because of the emotions that came up while watching... TO LIFE, WITH LOVE is a new work from Mike van Graan, starring John Maytham and directed by Josh Lindberg. At it's heart, this play is simple and honest....

Review: AN UNROMANTIC COMEDY at Baxter Studio - Baxter Theatre Centre


by Michelle B Lewis - February 10, 2025

​​​​​​​If you’re in the mood for a night of side-splitting laughter, sizzling chemistry and a refreshingly honest take on modern relationships, An Unromantic Comedy is exactly what you need. From the moment the first performer enters, this high-energy production grabs hold of the audience and never ...

Review: THE TEMPEST is a hit at Maynardville Open-Air Festival


by Faeron Wheeler - February 04, 2025

It shouldn't be a secret by now that I'm a big Shakespeare fan and I absolutely love the fact that the tradition of Shakespeare at Maynardville is not only still alive, but it's thriving thanks to the creative and wonderful minds of VR Theatrical. This year's offering is THE TEMPEST and I absolutely...

Review: THE UKUKHANYA ARTS PROJECT LAUNCH at Theatre Arts


by Michelle B Lewis - January 08, 2025

The Ukukhanya Arts Project is a meaningful initiative that deserves wide recognition. It’s a celebration of innovation, creativity and collaboration and it calls out for support from schools, families and sponsors. Together, we can continue to bridge the gap between art and science, fostering greate...

Review: MY FAIR LADY at the Artscape Opera House Is Musical Theatre Perfection from Start to Finish


by Jaime Uranovsky - December 31, 2024

One of the world’s most adored musicals has arrived in Cape Town – and it’s “lover-ly”. From start to finish, I was absolutely mesmerised by MY FAIR LADY. There is not a second of this show that isn’t pitch-perfect, aesthetically gorgeous, or choreographed in a unique and eye-catching way....

Review: THE NUTCRACKER at the the Artscape Theatre Centre Is a Lush, Festive Treat


by Jaime Uranovsky - December 24, 2024

In December 2022, I had the honour of seeing Veronica Paeper and Cape Town City Ballet’s THE NUTCRACKER. The same talented production team returns this season to stage this timeless ballet again. The result is just as beautiful as when I watched it two years ago. While this year’s production takes ...

Past Shows

Karoo Moose
Karoo Moose
8/31 - 9/24/2016


Since its world premiere in 2007, Lara Foot’s Karoo Moose returns to the Baxter stage with the original cast, having scooped 15 major South African ...

Second Language
Second Language
5/30 - 6/4/2016


Fresh from opening for Trevor Noah, Schalk Bezuidenhout`s debut one-man show is a journey to his current status as one of South Africa`s best young ...

…Miskien
…Miskien
9/2 - 9/27/2014


Two best friends, dead end jobs, rugby, and some regular guy stuff. Performed in English and Afrikaans, …miskien is a simple story of two guys: ...

Oscar and the Pink Lady
Oscar and the Pink Lady
7/29 - 8/23/2014


The “Sandra Prinsloo Phenomenon” (Diane de Beer, Pretoria News) shines in this multi-award- winning production: the endearing tale of the young cancer patient, Oscar, and ...

Kaapse Stoep Stories with Alistair Izobell


Alistair Izobell is back again, this time with a twist. It is laugh a minute with stories that moulded our lives on the tip of ...

Heavy
Heavy
3/17 - 3/29/2014


KG takes on a whole range of subjects with seasoned comic swag and maturity. Heavy is a show about an overweight son of a sangoma ...

Death of a Colonialist
Death of a Colonialist
1/29 - 3/1/2014


Death of a Colonialist tells the story of Harold Smith, an aging, eccentric, unpredictable but extremely passionate history teacher at a high school in Grahamstown. ...

Platform 9
Platform 9
12/2 - 1/25/2014


Three of South Africa’s most popular young actors come together in an authentic South African story. Platform 9, written and directed by Christo Davids (Errol ...

Laugh The Buffalo
Laugh The Buffalo
10/14 - 11/30/2013


Following significant success at the 2013 National Arts Festival with the collaborative creation and performance of two new works, Hoss with Ubom! and Crazy in ...

RACE CARD
RACE CARD
9/2 - 9/21/2013


After sold-out shows and rave reviews , Siv Ngesi returns with RACE CARD. Basing his show on the bestselling book THE RACIST'S GUIDE TO THE ...

The List
4/11 - 5/4/2013


Winner of the Fringe First for script (Edinburgh Festival) and the Canadian Governor General's award for a French-language play, The List is a compelling and ...

THE LINE
4/2 - 4/7/2013


Set against the backdrop of the South African xenophobic attacks in May 2008, The Line explores the fragility of goodness and engages with both victim ...

Videos


The Salt Lesson
The Baxter (3/14 - 3/22)
In the Shade of the King Protea
The Baxter (3/14 - 3/22)
Dear Evan Hansen in South Africa Dear Evan Hansen
Artscape Theatre Centre (2/12 - 3/9)
These Are Not My Shoes
The Baxter (3/14 - 3/22)
n Pandok se Liefde
The Baxter (3/14 - 3/22)
OH
The Baxter (3/14 - 3/22)
Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival
The Baxter (3/14 - 3/22)
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