PRESS: Gloucester Productions presents Peterson and O’ Hare’s AN ILIAD at the Baxter
AN ILIAD is a reminder that the oldest stories still know us better than we think.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢’ 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗗 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿
AN ILIAD is a reminder that the oldest stories still know us better than we think. From 25 Feb '26 at the Baxter Theatre. Tickets via Webtickets.
Details: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-a...
25.02.2026 06:48
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SPOTLIGHT: TWELFTH NIGHT promises to delight with 1960s Italian charm at Maynardville
This Maynardville staging of TWELFTH NIGHT, “not just a trope-based comedy”, is set to evoke the dolce vita of vita of 1960s Italy.
𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: 𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗙𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬𝘀 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲
The Maynardville Open-Air Festival’s annual Shakespeare offering opens on 30 Jan ‘26. Tickets via Quicket. @thismaria.bsky.social gives you a behind the scenes glimpse: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/spotlig...
30.01.2026 14:45
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29.01.2026 06:54
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29.01.2026 06:09
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PRESS: Pratibha Singh Baghel’s ENCORE … for one night only
Following her sold-out orchestral debut in 2023, Pratibha Singh Baghel returns for one night only with ENCORE.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗵𝗮 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗹’𝘀 𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗘 … 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆
Following her sold-out orchestral debut in 2023, Pratibha Singh Baghel returns to Cape Town on 31 January 2026 at the Artscape Theatre with ENCORE. Tickets via Ticketmaster.
More details: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-p...
20.01.2026 17:21
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19.01.2026 08:02
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PRESS: Fiona Ramsay stars in THE OPERA SINGER at the Baxter Theatre
Fiona Ramsay returns to the Baxter Theatre from 20 January 2025 to embody the high-stakes world of the diva in THE OPERA SINGER.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗙𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲
THE OPERA SINGER interrogates notions of fame, celebrity & sacrifices to sustain a career in opera. The SA tour kicks off at the Baxter Theatre on 20 Jan. Tickets via Webtickets. Details: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-t...
19.01.2026 08:24
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PRESS: College of Magic Expands Beginner Programmes With Free Open Days to Inspire
The College of Magic announces the launch of expanded beginner courses accompanied by free Open Days designed to welcome newcomers.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲
Open Days, to welcome newcomers into a world of learning, performance & personal growth, take place on 7 & 14 Feb. Entrance is free but booking is essential. More details: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-c...
19.01.2026 07:54
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PRESS: LISTENING TO WALLS WEAR OFF THEIR COLOUR, a Rolex collaboration, at the Baxter Theatre
LISTENING TO WALLS WEAR OFF THEIR COLOUR - a collaboration by three internationally acclaimed artists and Rolex mentoring fellows at The Baxter Theatre.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗨𝗥, 𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲
Blending movement & image to explore moments of connection in a world of constant change. At Baxter Theatre for 3 performance only 16-17 Jan. Tickets: Webtickets.
www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-l...
16.01.2026 09:01
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PRESS: Cape Town Opera presents Rossini’s THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Theatre on the Bay
THE BARBER OF SEVILLE promises to enchant romantics, comedy-lovers, and opera newcomers alike. It’s opera with heart, humour, and mischief.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗶’𝘀 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗘 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘆
Cape Town Opera brings Rossini’s masterpiece Theatre On The Bay, 5 - 17 Aug in a vibrant new production directed by Sylvaine Strike. Tickets via Webtickets. Details here: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-t...
03.08.2025 12:21
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PRESS: Experience a theatrical adventure with Squish and Splat in Ka-BOOM!
Unite with Squish and Splat in rekindling empathy, one captivating adventure at a time.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮-𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗠!
Ka-BOOM! engages young minds while addressing pressing issues like climate crisis, anxiety, and apathy in a playful and thought-provoking manner.
Baxter Theatre, 14 June 2025:
www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-e...
13.06.2025 07:56
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SCENE IT: BITTER WINTER, an honest, heart-breaking reflection on lives offered for the love of the stage
BITTER WINTER is a touching play about a shared human experience. It hits hard in its quietness.
𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘 𝗜𝗧: 𝗕𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥, 𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁-𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
A moving, thought-provoking reflection on the entertainment industry: the dream it promises & the reality it grants to those who dedicate their lives to it.
At Baxter Theatre until 12 Jun: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/scene-i...
04.06.2025 17:43
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PRESS: RESCUE REMEDY, a queer child’s funny, tragic attempt to meet their dad halfway
The one-person dramedy, RESCUE REMEDY, is a story of intergenerational healing: A love letter from a child to their parent.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗖𝗨𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗬, 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱’𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗻𝘆, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳𝘄𝗮𝘆
A story of intergenerational healing; a love letter from a child to their parent. Written and performed by Roland du Preez. At Theatre Arts, 10 to 15 June 2025: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-r...
04.06.2025 17:22
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PRESS: Immersive Theatre experience FREE FALL exposes the dark realities of nightlife
Step into the raw & electrifying world of FREE FALL, an immersive dance-theatre production that plunges audiences into seductive club chaos.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲
Step into the electrifying world of FREE FALL, an immersive dance-theatre show that plunges audiences into the seductive nightlife. At The Outlore Base until 12 Apr '25: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-f...
31.03.2025 20:41
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SPOTLIGHT: ‘Poirot’ and Brommert meet for high tea (or BLACK COFFEE) at the Mount Nelson
A mellow conversation with an actor impersonating the iconic detective Hercule Poirot fits with the gracious ambience of the Mount Nelson.
𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: ‘𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗼𝘁’ 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝗮 (𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗟𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗖𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗘) 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗻
'Poirot/Alan Committie enjoys a scrumptious high tea at the Mount Nelson & talks all things BLACK COFFEE, now onstage at Theatre On The Bay.
#Spotlight Interview here: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/spotlig...
31.03.2025 15:23
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PRESS: Globally acclaimed production, KAFKA'S APE, returns home to South Africa, at The Baxter
The multi-award-winning production, KAFKA'S APE, returns home to South Africa, taking centre stage at the Baxter Studio from 26 March 2025.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗞𝗔𝗙𝗞𝗔'𝗦 𝗔𝗣𝗘, 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗔, 𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿
This one-hander is a powerful adaptation of Franz Kafka's short story, A Report to an Academy. At the Baxter Theatre, 26 Mar to 12 Apr. Tickets via Webtickets. Details: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-k...
20.03.2025 12:39
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𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗠𝗥𝗦. 𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹
A killer lurks. A rising-star politician is weighing the cost of betrayal. A mother searches for her son in a bloody netherworld. All of hell’s bells toll when Mrs. Mitchell Comes To Town.
Details: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-m...
20.03.2025 12:37
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PRESS: The battle of the sexes takes centre stage at the Artscape with DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN
With a woman's perspective from the director's chair, this production promises to be a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗘𝗙𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗡
DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN, the comedy about the battle of the sexes, starring Craig Alan Jackson. At the Artscape from 19 March 2025.
Tickets via Webtickets. Details: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-d...
17.03.2025 08:23
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PRESS: Zabalaza Theatre Festival celebrates 15 years of transformative and innovative artistic excellence
The Baxter Theatre has announced the programme for the 15th annual Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival which takes place from 14 to 22 March.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗭𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
The 15th annual Zabalaza Festival will showcase remarkable young talent at the Baxter Theatre, 14 - 22 Mar '25. Ticket via Webtickets.
Details here: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-z...
09.03.2025 11:58
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PRESS: Africa’s First AI Opera ‘autoplay’ Redefines Performance Art
Darkroom Contemporary’s ‘autoplay’ is a must see - thought provoking, different and pushes the boundaries of performance art.
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗜 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮 ‘𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆’ 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁
Africa’s first AI-generated opera is set to disrupt traditional performance art with a bold production at the Baxter Theatre, 26 - 29 Mar '25.
Tickets via Webtickets.
Details here: www.theatrescenecpt.co.za/post/press-a...
09.03.2025 11:55
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Make it a DOUBLE BILL SATURDAY at the Baxter Theatre with SPIN CYCLES at 2pm and PHARANOID at 7:30pm, and grab a bite to eat at the Prashad theatre restaurant in between.
Tickets for both can be booked via Webtickets!
01.03.2025 11:22
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𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿* 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗘𝗩𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗡 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 (Instagram)
The winner announced on 21 Feb declined the prize. On a second draw, you have won 2 tickets to see the show on 27 Feb. Please email us at theatrescenecpt@gmail.com by 5pm on 25 Feb to claim the prize.
24.02.2025 06:55
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@leighlin86.bsky.social Congratulations!
21.02.2025 18:28
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You have won two tickets to see DEAR EVAN HANSEN on Thursday, 27 February 2025 at 8am, at the Artscape Theatre.
Please email theatrescenecpt@gmail.com by 9am on 24 Feb to claim your tickets.
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