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SCENE IT: Cape Ballet Africa guides audiences to paradise with ELYSIUM
Cape Ballet Africa’s ELYSIUM, a glorious display of athleticism and artistic excellence at the Baxter Theatre.
Maria Kearns


PRESS: The next generation of magicians take to stage at the MAGICANA JUNIOR MAGIC CHAMPIONSHIPS
Whether you’re a lifelong magic fan, a parent wanting to see what young performers can achieve, or simply looking for an afternoon of extraordinary entertainment, the MAGICANA JUNIOR MAGIC CHAMPIONSHIPS promise to deliver plenty of moments that will have audiences gasping and laughing on 3 October 2026.
Theatre Scene Cape Town


SPOTLIGHT: Larissa Crafford-Lazarus on bringing Jon Keevy’s A GIRL CALLED OWL to Woordfees
Jon Keevy' acclaimed play, A GIRL CALLED OWL, is making its way to this year’s TOYOTA STELLENBOSCH WOORDFEES, courtesy of Calaringe Productions.
Barbara Loots


PRESS: Sue Diepeveen’s MS B.HAVED for three shows only at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees
Following rapturous reviews in Johannesburg, Sue Diepeveen presents her hilarious, poignant, incisive solo comedy, MS B.HAVED for three shows only at Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees.
Theatre Scene Cape Town


Press: Opera UCT brings Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI to The Baxter
No charm can stop what’s coming! Opera UCT is proud to present Mozart’s DON GIOVANNI at The Baxter in Cape Town, on stage at The Pam Golding Theatre, from 22 to 25 October 2026, for four shows only.
Theatre Scene Cape Town


Press: MAJIKA takes over Cape Town City Hall for three shows only
For the first time, MAJIKA - AFRICA’S GREATEST ILLUSIONISTS is taking over Cape Town City Hall, transforming the historic venue into a spectacular theatre for three performances only on 7 and 8 November 2026.
Theatre Scene Cape Town


PRESS: Karavan Press authors at the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees with a theatrical twist
Karavan Press is heading to Stellenbosch for the annual Woordfees that is taking place between 3 and 11 October 2026. Two authors, Louis Viljoen and Erika Viljoen (no relation) feature on this year's exciting programme with their recently published Karavan Press titles.
Theatre Scene Cape Town


PRESS: Calaringe Productions brings Jon Keevy's A GIRL CALLED OWL to Woordfees
This October, Calaringe Productions brings Jon Keevy’s A GIRL CALLED OWL to the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees.
Theatre Scene Cape Town


PRESS: Two powerful stories showcased at the 2026 Baxter ZABALAZA FINEST OF THE FEST
The two Finest of the Fest winning productions at the 2026 Zabalaza Theatre Festival –UNTIL I ARRIVE and KINNES VAN SOMERS– come to the Baxter Studio for one week each. Celebrated director, Sylvaine Strike, is creative supervisor to both productions and mentor on KINNES VAN SOMERS.
Theatre Scene Cape Town
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