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SCENE IT: JULIUS CAESAR, a dictator for all seasons
The timeless political thriller JULIUS CAESAR by William Shakespeare returns to the stage. Ramsay’s Caesar is compelling, energetic, and genuinely funny, and—much like the plebians are when Caesar meets his end—the audience is left bereft.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
May 263 min read


PRESS: Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR Comes to life in bold new production at the Artscape
The timeless political thriller JULIUS CAESAR by William Shakespeare returns to the stage in a thrilling and provocative new production at the Artscape Theatre.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
May 192 min read


PRESS: National Arts Festival Programme is Live, Bookings Open
NAF programme is live for bookings. From 26 June to 6 July 2025 SA's longest-running arts festival is happening in Makhanda, Eastern Cape.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
May 152 min read


PRESS: Stage adaptation of MOFFIE comes home to SA
Based on the novel by André Carl van der Merwe, the stage adaptation of MOFFIE has been brought to life by a stellar South African team.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
May 153 min read


SPOTLIGHT: Lonwabo Mose steps into role of Ramfis in AIDA
On the immediate horizon is Lonwabo Mose's role in May this year in CTO's vibrant staging of AIDA, in which he is cast as the malevolent High Priest Ramfis.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
May 93 min read


SCENE IT: Entertaining, elegant and instructive A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2
Soufflé-light treatment of the substantial issues raised in Ibsen's original play makes its sequel, A DOLL’S HOUSE PART 2 entertaining.

Beverley Brommert
Apr 302 min read


PRESS: Three Solos and a Quartet
To coincide with the premiere of The Good White at the 2025 Suidoosterfees, MVG Production hosts solo-fest at the Homecoming Centre.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 273 min read


PRESS: Paul Slabolepszy's thought-provoking BITTER WINTER heads to Cape Town
Paul Slabolepszy’s new thought-provoking and heart-tugging play BITTER WINTER is making its way to Cape Town by end May.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 274 min read


PRESS: Cape Ballet Africa returns to the Drama Factory with INTERMEZZO
Cape Ballet Africa presents a new programme of short works at the delightful Drama Factory this May.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 272 min read


SCENE IT: Sinister, sharply witty MRS. MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN, an engrossing masterpiece
The dark content of the sharply witty MRS. MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN is arresting - a work of eloquence, black humour, and suspense.

Beverley Brommert
Apr 252 min read


PRESS: The Masque proudly presents Shakespeare’s classic tragedy HAMLET in a fresh new production
A fresh new take on HAMLET at the Masque Theatre. The play explores how we stay true to ourselves in a world of fame, celebrity and social media where appearance often eclipses reality.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 252 min read


PRESS: MESSY to debut at Theatre Arts
MESSY is a cumming-of-age play for the horny & unsatisfied. This piece investigates the various ways in which modern dating culture, internalised misogyny, and sex work can impact our relationships and views on sex.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 252 min read


SPOTLIGHT: Jenny Stead on luck, vulnerability, and the dark and twisted MRS. MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN
"The idea of getting the chance to spit out the words that Louis Viljoen has written is too good to pass on; it's all overwhelmingly exciting, and it doesn’t get better than that. I still pinch myself at the wild, beautiful ride of it all. I’m a lucky lady." - Jenny Stead, MRS. MITCHELL COMES TO TOWN.

Maria Kearns
Apr 256 min read


SCENE IT: ISIDLAMLILO/THE FIRE EATER is a human-interest story that beguiles with truth and resilience
Once the theatre darkens there is no ignoring Mpume Mthombeni. Her performance in ISIDLAMLILO/THE FIRE EATER is engaging and engrossing.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 144 min read


SCENE IT: BLACK COFFEE, a bit of a cold brew
There are elements to appreciate, but any enjoyment of BLACK COFFEE may require looking past the sartorial confusion and wandering accents.

Maria Kearns
Apr 113 min read


PRESS: The 2025 Standard Bank Young Artists are game changers
This year’s Standard Bank Young Artists embody experimentation, explosive creative dynamism and a sense of purpose.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 114 min read


SCENE IT: DARWIN, A CURIOUS MIND engages the mind, warms the heart
DARWIN, A CURIOUS MIND allows one to sit back and be submerged gently by a refreshing stream of information and entertainment that engages.

Marina Griebenow
Apr 115 min read


SPOTLIGHT: ACT ONE at Theatre on the Bay is a class act
The beautifully located ACT ONE is an excellent option for a pre-show meal, conveniently located upstairs at Theatre on the Bay.

Maria Kearns
Apr 103 min read


PRESS: Carlo Daniels in premiere of DIE UITWEG at Suidoosterfees
DIE UITWEG tells the story about a pedantic man who tries to maintain order in his social life and at work.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 92 min read


PRESS: Cape Town Opera presents a bold reimagining of Verdi’s AIDA at Artscape in May
Cape Town Opera presents a bold, African futuristic reimagining of this iconic opera, AIDA.

Theatre Scene Cape Town
Apr 92 min read
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