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.
Cape Town Yarn Festival 2026
Cape Town Yarn Festival 2026 invites knitters and yarn lovers to Fish Hoek High School’s Sports Hall for a festive day of yarn stalls, live demonstrations, and hands-on workshops celebrating fibre arts in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.
6th David Aldred Memorial Prize for Sopranos
SACM singers present classical soprano repertoire at the Baxter Theatre Centre for the 6th David Aldred Memorial Prize for Sopranos, featuring Strauss's Four Last Songs, accompanied by Prof. Jeremy Silver.
Footloose | The Musical
Footloose | The Musical bursts into Elkanah House High School with high-energy dance numbers and toe-tapping songs. This school-stage production promises a feel-good, family-friendly night of entertainment with lively ensembles and colorful sets.
One Man Show Picnic at 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.
Full-Day Watercolour Workshop with Beth Lowe
Join Beth Lowe for a full-day watercolour workshop at La Motte Ateljee in the Cape Winelands. Learn techniques from a seasoned painter in a hands-on, studio-style session. Perfect for beginners to intermediate painters seeking guided practice in a scenic winery setting.
Stirred Not Shaken
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.
The Killing of a Union Leader
An intense new drama at Artscape Theatre Centre about the fallout after a deadly union strike, following a captain of industry navigating guilt, power, and a decaying city. Sharp dialogue, tense suspense, and stark stagecraft illuminate labor conflict and corruption.
Buzani Kubawo
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.
Cape Town Marimba Festival
The Cape Town Marimba Festival showcases vibrant marimba performances as a joint venture with the Cape Town Big Band Jazz Festival and Woodworx Marimbas, at the Baxter Theatre Centre. This annual, family-friendly event blends percussion-rich rhythms with jazz-inflected grooves in an intimate concert-hall setting.
Candlelight: Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay
Experience a candlelit tribute at Star Theatre in Cape Town as a chamber ensemble performs orchestral renditions of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay songs. An intimate, elegant evening that fuses pop melodies with classical textures in a candlelit setting.
Fragments of Sarah
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.
All Access Opera – Carmen
All Access Opera – Carmen offers a compact, audience-friendly take on Bizet’s Carmen at Artscape Theatre Centre. This shortened performance suits first-time opera-goers and seasoned fans alike, delivering lush arias and a vivid, intimate staging experience.
Broadway Brilliance: Cape Town Community Stages
Experience Broadway energy on Cape Town’s community stages with a fast-paced musical full of disguises, drama, and delightful chaos. This vibrant live performance brings big-number flair and cheeky intrigue to an intimate venue, celebrating local theatre with universal appeal.
Fragments of a Forgotten Land Shorts Block
Screening block of short documentaries titled 'Fragments of a Forgotten Land' as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. A curated program of intimate, timely shorts exploring forgotten places, framed by Cape Town's historic cinema and festival atmosphere.
How to Build a Library
Screening of the documentary How to Build a Library as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre. A thoughtful, visually engaging look at libraries, knowledge, and community spaces in Cape Town.
Film screening at The Labia Theatre
Experience a film screening at The Labia Theatre on June 4, 2026, as part of the venue's daily program. The Labia Theatre in Cape Town is a renowned indie cinema offering a curated feature in a historic, intimate space.
Womxn: Working
Screening of Womxn: Working as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. A compelling documentary examining women's work and representation.
Currents of Resilience Shorts Block
A curated screening block at Encounters Documentary Film Festival, presenting Currents of Resilience shorts. Hosted at the historic Labia Theatre, the program showcases concise, resilience-themed documentaries from emerging filmmakers.
And She Didn’t Die
Screening of And She Didn’t Die at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival in Cape Town. A thought-provoking documentary experience that invites discussion on its subject matter.
Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story
Screening of Blue Road: The Edna O’Brien Story at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. This revealing documentary traces the life, courage, and literary craft of Irish author Edna O’Brien through interviews and archival footage, offering a thoughtful, cinema-led portrait in Cape Town.
Brief Tender Light
Screening of Brief Tender Light at The Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A thought-provoking documentary night in Cape Town's historic cinema, showcasing intimate storytelling and cinematic craft. The program features immersive visuals and local storytelling.
Shifting Baselines
Screening of Shifting Baselines as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival at The Labia Theatre in Cape Town. This documentary probes how ecological baselines shift with changing ecosystems, combining rigorous science with moving storytelling and a cinematic experience in a historic venue.
The Thinking Game
Screening of The Thinking Game at Cape Town's iconic Labia Theatre as part of the Encounters Documentary Film Festival. A thought-provoking documentary presented in a classic cinema setting, offering insightful perspectives on its subject.
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