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Carley Janse Van Vuuren stars as Tracy Turnblad in Scenario Productions’ staging of 'Hairspray' at Die Centurion Teater.
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

'Hairspray': How Carley Janse Van Vuuren went from folk music to musical theatre

Carley Janse Van Vuuren discusses making her professional musical-theatre debut as Tracy Turnblad in 'Hairspray', and what the role has taught her about performance.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
4 min read
Graham Hopkins plays Albie Sachs in 'Albie Sachs: Fathers, Sons and Soft Vengeance'.
THEATRE

Albie Sachs’ life comes to the stage in new Baxter play

Gail Louw’s new play explores Albie Sachs’ life, activism, recovery and fatherhood.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
South Africa’s doyenne of the theatre, Sandra Prinsloo.
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

South African theatre and shows audiences cannot miss this week

This week’s productions bring performers together around identity, collaboration and creative expression.

  • Bernelee Vollmer
  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
7 min read
The full 'Hairspray' cast, marking South Africa's first professional staging of the musical in nearly 20 years.
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

'Hairspray' comes back to South African stages this October

Scenario Productions has revealed the full cast for its new staging of 'Hairspray', running from October 22 to November 7 at Die Centurion Teater.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
5 min read
Jonathan Roxmouth to lead Oliver! cast at the Teatro at Montecasino from January 2027.
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

Jonathan Roxmouth to star as Fagin in South Africa's new production of 'Oliver!'

Jonathan Roxmouth to headline the newly announced cast of ‘Oliver!’, opening at the Teatro at Montecasino in January 2027.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
3 min read
The Royal Countess Zingara, is returning to Century City.
THEATRE COMMUNITY

Zingara returns with new circus production in Century City

The Royal Countess Zingara is back in Cape Town with a new production drawing on circus, jazz, theatre and influences from Africa, New Orleans and South America.

  • Staff Reporter
2 min read
A group of teens are preparing to entertain audiences in Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. production from September 30 to October 11 at the National Children’s Theatre in Parktown, Johannesburg
DISNEY

National Children’s Theatre stages 'Disney’s Dare to Dream JR.' in Johannesburg

Eighteen young performers will present more than 20 Disney songs in the South African premiere of Dare to Dream JR., running at Johannesburg’s National Children’s Theatre from 30…

  • Taschica Pillay
3 min read
Tino Ngorima has made her Off-Broadway debut, wrapped her first lead film role and started producing her own work, all before turning 25.
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

How Tino Ngorima went from a Johannesburg dance studio to Off-Broadway

Off-Broadway actress and producer Tino Ngorima talks training at NYU Tisch and RADA and the two productions she's now building on her own terms.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
5 min read
There is something entertaining and infectious about watching performers having the time of their lives.
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

'Mamma Mia!' is still an exhilarating time at the theatre

Amra-Faye Wright leads a lively 2026 South African production of ‘Mamma Mia!’, where ABBA’s greatest hits, strong performances and feel-good energy make for an entertaining night…

  • Theolin Tembo
5 min read
Belinda Davis takes centre stage in The Greatest Love of All , paying tribute to the music and legacy of Whitney Houston.
WHATS ON

Nationwide Theatre: Shakespeare, dance, and the story of 'Scott'

Three shows are taking centre stage in Joburg this week, with a magical musical comedy and two tribute concerts celebrating some of pop music’s biggest names.

  • Bernelee Vollmer
  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
  • Taschica Pillay
7 min read
The show will run from Thursday, 3 September to Sunday, 11 October 2026 at Artscape in Cape Town, and then from Friday, 16 October to the end of November 2026 at the Teatro at Montecasino in Johannesburg
MUSICAL

Theatregoers set to have the time of their lives with 'Mamma Mia!' show

Join the cast of 'Mamma Mia!' for an unforgettable musical journey filled with ABBA's greatest hits, running at Artscape in Cape Town before moving to Johannesburg.

  • Theolin Tembo
3 min read
"A Season in Hillbrow". Supported by the French Institute of South Africa, Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust.
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

Kaza Kamba Pan African Theatre Festival celebrates memory and artistic expression

Kaza Kamba Pan African Theatre Festival programme brings a range of theatre, music, film, workshops, and a Colloquium.

  • Taschica Pillay
7 min read
Pat Pillai in the stage production, My Cape Town, showing at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre in Durban
THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE

Pat Pillai's theatre show 'My Cape Town' explores resilience and city's vibrant spirit

Written and told by former news anchor and media personality Pat Pillai, the production centres on a fictional community newspaper, "My Cape Town".

  • Taschica Pillay
5 min read
Shika Bhudoo is an accomplished actress, playwright, author, arts facilitator and educator. She has spent over two decades shaping and expanding her craft across stage, screen, and print.
ACTRESS

Shika Budhoo on adaptation, storytelling, and celebrating South African women in theatre

Discover the inspiring journey of Shika Budhoo, a versatile theatre talent from South Africa, whose story this Women’s Month highlights the power of resilience, creativity, and…

  • Alyssia Birjalal
6 min read
Danica De La Rey Jones stars as Tessa in the South African production of Prima Facie, which explores sexual violence, justice and the legal system.
WHATS ON

A look at theatre shows tackling difficult and unique conversations across the country

This weekend's theatre line-up explores sexual violence, family relationships, queer identity and the life of a music legend.

  • Bernelee Vollmer
  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
  • Taschica Pillay
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