HATCHED ENSEMBLE
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.
THE HERD/LESS
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.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD
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
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
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.
13th South African International Ballet Competition
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.
Cape Town City Ballet: Velvet Feathers
Cape Town City Ballet presents Velvet Feathers at Norval Foundation, a poetic tribute to classical ballet. Expect refined choreography, lush partnering, and a visually rich program that showcases timeless beauty and precision on stage.
THE NUTCRACKER (2026)
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.