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Dalin Oliver will be at The Baxter later this month.
COMEDY SHOW

Dalin Oliver launches his biggest stand-up tour, 'Stuck in Dubai', at The Baxter Theatre

Join comedian Dalin Oliver as he embarks on his biggest national stand-up tour, 'Stuck in Dubai', at The Baxter Theatre from July 21 to August 1, following a successful debut at…

  • Staff Reporter
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Rory Booth, plays the swashbuckling feline hero, descended from a long line of noble Spanish cats - Puss in Boots, also known as Tiddles; and his hapless owner, and sometime surfer, played by Kyran Brady Taylor.
CAPE COMMUNITY MEDIA

Experience winter magic with Puss in Boots at The Baxter Theatre

KickstArt Theatre brings the beloved Puss in Boots pantomime back to Cape Town this winter, inviting families to enjoy a magical adventure filled with music, laughter, and…

  • Staff Reporter
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Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Michael Woodhams.
JIVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL

Experience laughter at the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

Discover the magic of comedy at the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, where international stars and local talents unite for an unforgettable night of laughter and entertainment.

  • Staff Reporter
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Comedians Chuma Bentele and Zachary Esau were crowned joint winners of the Jive Funny Championship Final
JIVE CAPE TOWN FUNNY FESTIVAL

Chuma Bentele and Zachary Esau crowned joint winners of the Jive Funny Championship

Chuma Bentele and Zachary Esau were crowned joint winners of the JiVE Funny Championship Final on May 20, showcasing their talent in front of a sold-out audience at the Canal…

  • Sinazo Mkoko
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Local comedian Emo Adams.
EMO ADAMS

Secure your tickets for the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival before they sell out

Join the laughter at the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, where ticket sales are soaring amidst global tensions. With a diverse lineup and a new resident band, this year's festival…

  • Staff Reporter
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Music is the backbone of Italian Matteo Fraziano’s act as he takes the audience through his routine of shadow finger puppetry to the music of the stars.
JIVEFUNNYCHAMPIONSHIPS

The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival: A new era of comedy and music

Discover the exciting transformation of the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, which celebrates its rich history while embracing a new era of musical performances and local talent.…

  • Staff Reporter
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Guests can look forward to a performance by balloon artist, Dani "Airhead" Regano from Spain.
COMEDY

Group bookings at Jive Cape Town Funny Festival: Bigger groups, bigger discounts, bigger laughs

Discover the joy of laughter at the Jive Cape Town Funny Festival, where group bookings turn comedy into a shared experience. Enjoy discounts for larger groups and make…

  • Staff Reporter
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Contestants of last year's The Jive Funny Championship on stage with winner Mbali Gudazi, in front.
JIVEFUNNYCHAMPIONSHIPS

Discover the next comedy star at the Jive Funny Championship

Join the search for South Africa's next comedy sensation at the Jive Funny Championship, where laughter meets talent. Multi-award-winning comedian Yaaseen Barnes invites aspiring…

  • Staff Reporter
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Marc Lottering stars as Colleen the Cashier in Colleen the Musical, running at the Baxter
COMEDY SHOW

Colleen the Musical shows at the Baxter

Colleen the Cashier's ourney of love and laughter in Marc Lottering's latest musical comedy, Colleen the Musical, runs at the Baxter until February 7, 2026. Experience the…

  • Staff Reporter
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Comedian Nik Rabowitz
BAXTER THEATRE CENTRE

One man show with Nik Rabowitz at the Baxter

Comedian Nik Rabinowitz brings his 16th solo show, Geriatric Millennial, to the Baxter Concert Hall from December 2 to December 20. This 70 to 80 minute stand-up performance…

  • Staff Reporter
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John Rwothomack on stage in Far Gone
ART

Acclaimed theatre production makes its South African debut in Cape Town this November

The heart-wrenching journey of a young boy forced into the life of a child soldier in the acclaimed one-man show Far Gone, makes its South African debut this November at The…

  • Staff Reporter
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Comedian Keenan Cerff
BAXTER THEATRE CENTRE

Keenan Cerff's I Joked My Way Out: A comedy show at the Baxter

Join comedian Keenan Cerff for his solo show, I Joked My Way Out, at the Baxter Concert Hall on Saturday, August 30 at 7.30pm. Dive into his quirky anecdotes about life on the…

  • Staff Reporter
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At back , from left are director of Feedback Andrew Buckland with actors from The Baxter's Baxter’s Fires Burning Company Lyle October and assistant director Roshina Ratnam. In front are Awethu Hleli, Carlo Daniels and Nolufefe Ntshuntshe from Fires Burning Company.
FOOD

Andrew Buckland's Feedback at The Baxter: A Comedy on Food Politics

Join South African theatre legend Andrew Buckland as he returns with his latest comedy, Feedback, a farcical murder mystery that delves into the politics of food. Running at the…

  • Staff Reporter
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Bizo Maxegwana performs in Adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s Diary of a Madman.
BAXTERTHEATRE

Muizenberg's Bizo Maxegwana, David Muller, and Fred Abrahamse present two compelling one-man shows at The Baxter

The powerful narratives of identity and resilience in two new one-man productions, Blood & Silver and Adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s Diary of a Madman, will premiere at The Baxter…

  • Erin Carelse
  • OWN Correspondent
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