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PRESS: Thought-provoking PLEASE, DON’T CALL ME MOFFIE onstage at the Artscape in June
Artscape Theatre presents PLEASE, DON’T CALL ME MOFFIE, a thought-provoking and powerful one-man performance exploring toxic masculinity, mental health, and queerphobia, showcasing this June 2026.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
May 72 min read


SPOTLIGHT: Maestro Tim Murray excited for CARMEN to ignite the Artscape stage
Cape Town Opera's 2026 production of CARMEN is set to ignite the stage at Artscape with Hispanic fire under the baton of distinguished Briti

Beverley Brommert
May 43 min read


SCENE IT: Family and forgiveness explored in tender YOU SHOULD GO IN
The moving new drama, YOU SHOULD GO IN, is a tender play that unpacks deeply human emotions rooted in broken bonds.

Barbara Loots
Apr 212 min read


SCENE IT: Striking MANJE ! MANJE (AN EPIC) looks to the past to reflect on the future
A profound and prophetic lament on the human condition in the age of the machine, big data and the climate catastrophe.

Barbara Loots
Apr 212 min read


PRESS: More Than 50 Young Magicians Take the Stage in MAKIN’ MAGIC at Artscape
Combining illusion, comedy and storytelling, the action unfolds in the eccentric laboratory of the brilliant but slightly chaotic Professor...
This festive season, audiences are invited to experience the magic of one of the world’s most cherished stage musicals, OLIVER!, opening at Artscape on 10 December 2026.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 212 min read


PRESS: Two new productions across two cities for How Now Brown Cow's 2026 Winter Season
How Now Brown Cow celebrates its sixth incredible year with the announcement of its 2026 Winter season.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 94 min read


PRESS: Naledi Theatre Award-winning musical ACTRESS has Western Cape premiere at The Drama Factory
Western Cape audiences are in for a treat with the local premiere of multiple award-winning musical ACTRESS.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 73 min read


SCENE IT: Leah Mari shines bright as Vivian in PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL
The romantic comedy musical promises to dazzle, with amazing vocals, warmth and humour. So, go step back into the late ’80s Hollywood to relive a cherished love stories with PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL

Barbara Loots
Mar 275 min read


PRESS: Wayne McKay's show, AFRISNAAKS!, brings unapologetically Afrikaans laughter to the Baxter Theatre this April
Get ready for a comedy experience that is bold, proudly local and hilariously familiar. Wayne McKay’s AFRISNAAKS! invites audiences to embrace their love for authentic Afrikaans humour.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 263 min read


PRESS: LEMOENE, LEMOENE, LEMOENE debuts at KKNK with upcoming Run at Suidoosterfees
A bold and timely new theatre production, LEMOENE, LEMOENE, LEMOENE, will premiere at the 2026 KKNK, with an additional run at Suidoosterfees later this year.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 262 min read


SPOTLIGHT: Natasha Sutherland embraces her role as Narrator with experience and energy in cult musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
The traditionally gender-fluid Narrator, played by Natasha Sutherland, is cast as decidedly female in this fresh take on the cult musical.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 252 min read


PRESS: Winners announced of the 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival
The winners of the 16th Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival Awards were announced at a vibrant Awards ceremony on 21 March 2026.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 252 min read


SCENE IT: Visceral DRACULA delights with dark ballet allure
Nixon’s DRACULA is so utterly seductive in its perfect melding of horror and romance. It’s a triumph.

Barbara Loots
Mar 173 min read


SCENE IT: ZABALAZA, a Joyous Struggle for the Arts
The Zabalaza Theatre Festival is a celebration of identity, community, creativity and resilience through inspiring theatre and dynamic storytelling.

Maria Kearns
Mar 173 min read


PRESS: New Louis Viljoen thriller, THE KILLING OF A UNION LEADER, premieres at Artscape this May
A new thriller by playwright Louis Viljoen will confront audiences with a gripping tale of ambition, intrigue & murder at Artscape this May.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 113 min read


PRESS: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW soon at Theatre on the Bay
Let’s do the Time Warp again! The legendary cult musical THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW soon at Theatre on the Bay.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 103 min read


PRESS: Qondiswa James’ edgy new play about bedroom dynamics in Cape Town
AMAXELEGU, the latest play by award-winning actor, writer, director and, theatre-maker, Qondiswa James, comes to Cape Town this March.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 103 min read


PRESS: Celebration of next generation theatre makers at Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival
The 16th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival will once again champion local stories and artistic excellence.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 14 min read


SCENE IT: Cape Town Favourites Sing THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK provided an entertaining hour or so to a very appreciative audience.

Maria Kearns
Mar 12 min read


PRESS: Suidoosterfees 2026 NATi Theatre Festival Programme highlights
The NATi Theatre Festival programme will undoubtedly remind festivalgoers why the festival is regarded as an incubator of innovation.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Mar 16 min read
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