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AKRASIA

Grief likes to be served raw. It’s the one-year anniversary of Reuben’s mother’s death. He hosts an art exhibition titled Rou Moeder. A tribute, or rather a final goodbye, with his mother right at the center of it all. Until she isn’t. No U16s.

Venue: Kaaapstad Toneeluis

Dates: 30 Jan - 1 Mar

Price: From R150

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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AN ILIAD

Homer’s legendary tale crashing into the present — not as a museum piece, but as a living, urgent act of storytelling. In this stripped-back, electrifying stage work, a single Poet and a live musician (the Muse) summon the Trojan War in real time

Venue: Baxter Theatre

Dates: 25 Feb - 14 Mar

Price: R200 - R270

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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AND THE GIRLS IN THEIR SUNDAY DRESSES

a sharp, humorous and deeply moving two-hander set in a sluggish government food-aid queue. This play follows two women - a sharp-tongued Lady and a weary, witty Woman,whose lives intersect in unexpected ways.

Venue: Baxter Theatre

Dates: 13 Feb - 7 Mar

Price: R150 - R250

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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AV-A-LAUGH-TA

Alan Committie, returns in his 28th brand new solo show to keep the blues away! It features his usual witty wordplay, fast paced japes & jibes, madcap physical hi-jinx & a comic look at events and madnesses from 2025….

Venue: Theatre on the Bay

Dates: 17 Dec - 7 Feb

Price: R200 - R350

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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CALL ME WHEN YOU GET THIS

Two strangers meet on a chance encounter and, against all odds, fall into a love deeper than either of them expected. There’s just one problem: an ocean between them... No U16s.

Venue: Kaapstad Toneelhuis

Dates: 10 -  12 Feb

Price: From R150

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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COLLEEN THE MUSICAL

“If you don’t give your heart away, it will never be broken”. That is the motto of Colleen The Cashier. But true love does not sail smoothly in the fast-paced world of cashiers, customers, cigarette counters and supervisers.

Venue: Baxter Theatre

Dates: 27 Nov - 7 Feb

Price: R200 - R280

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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DRACULA

Set against the backdrop of Victorian England, the novel and ballet follow the journey of Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor sent to Transylvania to facilitate Count Dracula’s real estate transactions in England.

Venue: Artscape Theatre

Dates: 13 - 29 Mar

Price: R200 - R450

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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FLIGHTS, FELINES AND HOLY FRIGHTS

Blending physical comedy, character impressions, song clips and photos, and storytelling, this is a hilarious and sharply observant one-woman show chronicling a solo European journey gone gloriously wrong. 

Venue: Masque Theatre

Dates: 30 - 31 Jan

Price: From R80

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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FROM HANOVER STREET

Once alive with music, culture & everyday life, District Six was home to vibrant streets, with Hanover Street at its centre. Sixty years since forced removals began, this powerful concert honours the people & stories of District Six.

Venue: Artscape Theatre

Dates: 10 - 15 Feb

Price: R200 - R300

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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mAnJE ! MaNJe (AN EPIC)

This new Magnet production draws on the story of the ancient Greek inventor and super-engineer, Daedalus, to stage a profound and prophetic lament on the human condition in the age of the machine, big data and the climate catastrophe.

Venue: Baxter Theatre

Dates: 17 - 25 Apr

Price: R120 - R200

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD

A ballet bursting with wit, glamour & irresistible charm! Loosely inspired by Jacques Offenbach’s comic operetta, this 1920s set production features flapper girls, Mafia henchmen, Can-Can dancers & even a penthouse pool for the Gods!

Venue: Artscape Theatre

Dates: 12 - 21 Jun

Price: R250 - R650

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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PAPER AND ROSES

In the dystopian nation of The Provenance, books are banned, media is shut down, and every whisper of rebellion is crushed. Society has fractured into two powerful factions: The Mint and The Torn. No U16s.

Venue: The Outlore Base

Dates: 8 Jan - 13 Feb

Price: From R120

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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PICK A STRUGGLE

Zach Esau and Roland Du Preez find unity in diversity as they explore the humour in the lived experiences of a person of colour and a moffie. Laugh along as these two chalk-and-cheese comedians get to know one another. No U18s.

Venue: The Outlore Base

Dates: 6 - 13 Mar

Price: From R120

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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ROUGE

A bold fusion of comedy, cirque & burlesque. It promises to thrill & tease. Expect jaw-dropping acrobatics, side-splitting comedy & glamorous performances in a show that’s daring, dazzling & deliciously unpredictable. No U18s

Venue: Kalkbay Theatre

Dates: 28 Nov - 7 Feb

Price: R350

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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STUPID FUCKING BIRD

A bold, darkly funny reimagining of Chekhov’s 'The Seagull', which deals with humans’ timeless obsessions with fame, love & the search for meaning. It explores the fierce clash between commercial theatre & theatre for change. 

Venue: Baxter Theatre

Dates: 9 Apr - 2 May

Price: R150 - R250

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 

From Romeo & Juliet to Hamlet... whether you’re a die-hard fan or brand-new to the Bard, this ABRIDGED whirlwind performance guarantees non-stop laughter and unforgettable entertainment of his works. No U13s.

Venue: Masque Theatre

Dates: 26 Feb - 7 Mar

Price: From R160

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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THE FIREBIRD

A young woman's quest to claim her creative power unfolds as an intense inner journey. This bold reimagining of Stravinsky's iconic score fuses larger-than-life puppetry with contemporary African dance.

Venue: Artscape Theatre

Dates: 19 - 22 Feb

Price: R160 - R250

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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THE LADY AOI

A hauntingly beautiful modern Noh drama, the production has captivated audiences and critics alike with its stark elegance, emotional intensity, and timeless exploration of obsession, love, and the supernatural.

Venue: Artscape Theatre

Dates: 14 - 21 Feb

Price: R130 - R230

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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THE NUTCRACKER

Audiences will be transported to a dreamlike world of dancing snowflakes, the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy, and be enchanted by this classic tale of the courageous Nutcracker Prince as he battles to save his Princess.

Venue: Artscape Theatre

Dates: 25 Feb - 1 Mar

Price: R290 - R790

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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THE OPERA SINGER

This deceptively filmic & theatrical into the world of a creative spirit - a life dedicated to a craft, to perfection and to ascension. It is an examination of a life devoted to an art form - the demands, the sacrifice and the damage.

Venue: Baxter Theatre

Dates: 20 Jan - 7 Feb

Price: R160 - R230

Bookings: www.webtickets.co.za

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TWELFTH NIGHT

The Bard’s beloved comedy set to a sultry jazz soundtrack that echoes the sophisticated sounds of 1960’s Rome. The timeless tale of love, deception & mistaken identity, infused with the decadent glamour of Fellini’s La Dolce Vita.

Venue: Maynardville Open-Air Theatre

Dates: 30 Jan - 1 Mar

Price: From R212

Bookings: www.quicket.co.za

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