22 upcoming theater events
Sin & Salvation – The Story of Johnny Cash
Wed, 25 Mar 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
A gripping theatrical musical exploring the life of Johnny Cash, staged at the Baxter Theatre Centre. This biographical production blends storytelling with live country-inflected songs to trace Cash's rise, trials, and enduring hits. An intimate, high-energy show that will resonate with fans of music and theatre alike.
ALICE
Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 17:00
The Masque Theatre
A stage production titled ALICE at The Masque Theatre in Cape Town. An intimate live theatre piece offering a contemporary take on a classic story with sharp dialogue and strong performances. Aimed at adults, this evening show promises an immersive, memorable experience.
Master Harold…and the boys
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
A powerful revival of Athol Fugard’s Master Harold... and the Boys at Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. Starring Sello Maake kaNcube with Lebohang Motaung and Daniel Anderson, the production probes race, friendship, and resilience in apartheid-era South Africa.
Stupid Fucking Bird
Thu, 9 Apr 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
Aaron Posner’s Stupid Fucking Bird offers a bold, darkly funny reimagining of Chekhov’s The Seagull. Witty, provocative and timely, it probes fame, love, and the quest for meaning through vivid performances at Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town.
Krismis van Map Jacobs
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
An Afrikaans-language theatre drama at Artscape Theatre Centre, following a feared gang member released on parole after seven years. The production asks whether Map Jacobs has changed and what the return means for a tense Cape Town community.
Manje Manje: An Epic
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
Manje Manje: An Epic is a theatre piece at Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town. Fresh from a successful run and Fleur du Cap nominations (winning Best Original Music), the show promises a gripping live performance with strong music and storytelling.
HATCHED ENSEMBLE
Wed, 29 Apr 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
HATCHED ENSEMBLE is a new contemporary dance work by Mamela Nyamza at Baxter Theatre Centre, building on her acclaimed 2007 solo HATCHED. The ensemble piece blends bold movement and provocative storytelling to explore identity, power, and resilience in a striking South African stage setting.
You should go in
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
You Should Go In is a moving new drama about family, abandonment, and the complicated road to forgiveness. This intimate production at Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town explores tense relationships with sensitive performances and a powerful, emotional arc.
THE HERD/LESS
Fri, 1 May 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
Contemporary dance piece THE HERD/LESS by Mamela Nyamza explores the double meaning of herd—as a collective of people or animals—through visceral movement and sharp stagecraft at Baxter Theatre Centre. A bold, provocative examination of community, identity, and power by a renowned South African choreographer.
Fragments of Sarah
Fri, 22 May 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
The UCT Ibuyambo Orchestra presents Fragments of Sarah, an interdisciplinary performance that reflects on the life and legacy of Sarah Baartman through sound, movement, memory, and storytelling at Baxter Theatre Centre. A thoughtful fusion of music and theatre that invites reflection on history and identity.
One Man Show Picnic at The Ostrich Cape Town
Sat, 9 May 2026 at 10:00
The Ostrich - Cape Town
Join a casual afternoon at The Ostrich in Cape Town for a one-man show picnic. A solo performer delivers intimate storytelling and comic sketches in an outdoor setting, blending theatre with a relaxed picnic vibe under sunny skies.
Buzani Kubawo
Wed, 13 May 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
An isiZulu-language theatre piece staged at Artscape Theatre Centre, exploring love and tradition through intimate storytelling. Housed in Cape Town's iconic arts venue, this powerful drama delivers rich cultural performance and a standout stage experience.
Stirred Not Shaken
Tue, 12 May 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
A captivating one-woman dramedy returning to Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre Centre after a sold-out debut at Galloway Theatre in 2025. This intimate solo show blends sharp wit with heartfelt drama, delivering a fresh, engaging performance at Baxter on 12 May 2026.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
A dazzling ballet production of Orpheus in the Underworld at Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. This witty, glamorous show blends classical dance with operetta flair, delivering sharp wit, lush costumes, and spellbinding stagecraft for a sophisticated theatre crowd.
Centre Stage – Dancing into our future
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
Centre Stage – Dancing into our Future is a fundraising celebration marking 92 years of the Cape Town City Ballet. The program showcases collaborations with dance training organisations and tertiary dance, staged at Artscape Theatre Centre.
Cape Towns Most Wanted
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
Cape Town’s Most Wanted returns to Artscape Theatre Centre for a high-energy night of street dance, featuring Cape Town’s top crews and performers in a sizzling showcase. Now in its 15th production, this event blends hip-hop, breakdancing and popping in a theatre setting.
The “PIRATES of PENZANCE”
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
Cape Town G&S presents a bold new staging of Gilbert and Sullivan’s swashbuckling comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance, at Artscape Theatre Centre. Expect lively melodies, witty patter, and sparkling period costumes in a rich, theatrical production.
My Children! My Africa
Wed, 22 Jul 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
My Children! My Africa is Athol Fugard's poignant drama set in 1984 rural Eastern Cape, where a passionate teacher seeks to ignite a love of learning amid apartheid. This production at Artscape Theatre Centre invites you into a classroom where courage, friendship, and contested ideals shape young minds. A powerful, thought-provoking South African theatre experience.
13th South African International Ballet Competition
Tue, 4 Aug 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
Experience Africa's largest ballet competition at Artscape Theatre Centre as the 13th South African International Ballet Competition brings world-class dancers to Cape Town, August 4–6, 2026. Expect dazzling performances and international talent in a premier performing-arts setting.
Hamlet
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
Shakespeare's Hamlet returns to the Artscape Theatre Centre in a bold new production by Abrahamse & Meyer, following acclaimed seasons across Europe. Expect a visually striking, language-rich interpretation of the tragedy with contemporary staging and intense performances.
Roméo et Juliette
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
Cape Town Opera presents Charles Gounod's Roméo et Juliette at Artscape Theatre Centre. A towering tragedy of forbidden love and feuding families, featuring lush duets, vibrant sets, and a full-scale orchestra. Subtitled performance in French with English translation.
THE NUTCRACKER (2026)
Fri, 11 Dec 2026 at 08:00
Artscape Theatre Centre
Experience a classic ballet as The Nutcracker returns to Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. This traditional performance follows Clara's Christmas Eve adventures with magical dancers, the Nutcracker prince, and the Land of Sweets in a lavish, family-friendly production.