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Simphiwe Dana will join the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra for a one-night-only performance.

Simphiwe Dana to perform with Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra

Join award-winning singer-songwriter Simphiwe Dana for a spectacular one-night-only concert with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at the Artscape Opera House on Wednesday,…

Artscape Theatre Centre, in Cape Town, prepares to celebrate its 55th anniversary on 19 May.

If these walls could talk: Artscape Theatre Centre invites residents to step into history for 55th anniversary celebration

Join the celebration as the Artscape Theatre Centre opens its doors for its 55th anniversary on 19 May! Be part of history and witness the unveiling of a new memory wall while…

Kirstél Paterson as Calliope

Cape Town City Ballet presents Orpheus in the Underworld this winter

This winter, Cape Town City Ballet brings a comedic twist to the classic Greek myth with Orpheus in the Underworld, featuring stunning sets, live orchestral music, and a talented…

Ann Masina will star as Queen in Kingdom of Ubuntu

The Kingdom of Ubuntu: A cultural celebration at Artscape

Discover the magic of The Kingdom of Ubuntu, a semi-staged concert at Artscape, featuring a blend of Western orchestral music and indigenous African sounds. Created by acclaimed…

Isabella Blair plays Alice in Alice in Alice in Wonderland, playing at Artscape

Cape Town City Ballet adds a matinee performance of Alice in Wonderland

Don't miss the chance to see Cape Town City Ballet's enchanting production of Alice in Wonderland, now featuring an additional matinee performance on December 28. Join Alice on…

Pretty Woman: The Musical is set to debut at Artscape early next year.

Pretty Woman: The Musical to debut at Artscape in March 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Pretty Woman: The Musical arrives at Artscape on March 18, 2026, featuring an all-South African cast. Following its successful…

From left are Cameron Payne from the DeMoyencourt School of Ballet in Oranjezicht, Zara Yazbek Polito from the Juanita Yazbek Dance Academy in Sea Point, Kai Damon from Reddam House Academy of Dance in Tokai and Sinethemba Wisani-Jacqui Pells School of Ballet in Westlake are four of the ballet dancers who will be taking part as ‘Child Alice’ in Cape Town City Ballet’s upcoming Alice in Wonderland

Young talent stars in Alice in Wonderland

Discover the young talents of Cape Town City Ballet as they take the stage in 'Alice in Wonderland', opening December 12 at Artscape. With 90 children from local ballet schools…

Appearing as ‘Actress Alice’ in Cape Town City Ballet’s upcoming festive season production of Alice in Wonderland is the talented Amahle Cindy Nyeke, 18, who hails from Khayelitsha and attends The Rainbow Academy Theatre School in the CBD.

Khayelitsha talent stars in Alice in Wonderland

Amahle Cindy Nyeke, an 18-year-old talent from Khayelitsha, takes on the role of ‘Actress Alice’ in the Cape Town City Ballet’s enchanting festive production of Alice in…

CATS the Musical team who were part of the first production in 2001 as well. From left are resident director and choreographer, Duane Alexander; company manager, Juanita van Wyk; co-presenter Gareth Hewitt-Williams; producer Ande Gibson and wig mistress Madelein Krugell.

Creatives reunite for upcoming production of CATS musical opening at Artscape

The 2025 opening of CATS the Musical will be at Artscape on December 10, featuring a talented local cast and a creative team reuniting after the original South African production…

South African band Freshlyground will join forces with Zip Zap Circus for a show featuring acrobatics, choreography, and music at Artscape.

Zip Zap Circus and Freshlyground share the stage at Artscape

Join Zip Zap Circus and Freshlyground for a live show, "Take Me Home," at the Artscape Opera House from November 14 to November 16. This unique production blends live music with…

American violinist  Miclen LaiPang will perform at The City Hall Summer Symphonies season.

Summer Symphonies season at the City Hall

The City Hall’s Summer Symphonies season, featuring renowned conductors and musicians, starting November 6. There will be a variety of classical masterpieces showing at Artscape.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will celebrate its 65th anniversary with a concert series at Artscape

Ladysmith Black Mambazo celebrates 65th anniversary at Artscape

Join the five-time Grammy Award-winning group Ladysmith Black Mambazo as they celebrate 65 years of musical excellence with a special concert series at Artscape from October 10…

Comedian Wayne McKay will stage his show, 'AfriSnaaks', at Artscape.

Wayne McKay's AfriSnaaks returns to Artscape with a new character

Join comedian Wayne McKay as he celebrates Women’s Month with his acclaimed show AfriSnaaks, introducing the bold new character Wymoenah Khan at the Artscape Innovation Lounge

Accomplished lyric soprano Ernestine Nur Stuurman, 38,  from Westridge, is telling her life story in Journey Through Song at the Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26.

Ernestine Nur Stuurman: A soprano's inspiring journey through song

Accomplished lyric soprano Ernestine Nur Stuurman shares her remarkable life journey in 'Journey Through Song' at the Artscape Theatre Centre, revealing her struggles and…