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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
Leon Bridges will perform in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November, marking his first shows in South Africa.
LIVE MUSIC

'I've wanted to play SA for a long time': Leon Bridges announces November shows

Grammy winning R&B artist Leon Bridges will perform in Johannesburg and Cape Town this November, just weeks after releasing his fifth studio album, 'Happiness Anytime'.

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
3 min read
Kurt Schoonraad returns to Johannesburg with his latest one-man show, 'Funny Side Up'.
COMEDY

Kurt Schoonraad on 25 years of making South Africa laugh

Ahead of his Johannesburg return with 'Funny Side Up', Kurt Schoonraad speaks on turning everyday chaos into comedy, why every South African city needs a different set, and the…

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
4 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
Hercule Poirot is back on the case in The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, alongside theatre exploring memory, history and Pan Africanism this week in Joburg.
JOBURG THEATRE

In the theatre: Memory, history and a murder mystery

Joburg’s theatre line-up this week explores memory, history and Pan Africanism, while Agatha Christie’s famous detective Hercule Poirot returns to the stage to solve a puzzling…

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
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
6 min read
Dr Criselda Kananda speaks about honouring the legacy of the 1956 Women’s March, creating meaningful spaces for women in music and culture.
CULTURE

'Tribute to Women' returns: Dr Criselda Kananda reflects on music, legacy and accountability

Discover the insights of Dr Criselda Kananda on the 'Tribute to Women' festival, as artists Nomfundo Moh and Nontokozo Mkhize discuss the importance of celebrating women's…

  • Nomathamsanqa Sithathu
5 min read