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Joburg Theatre

Noxolo Dlamini returns to the stage as Sarafina
Friday
/ 6 June 2025

Noxolo Dlamini returns to the stage as Sarafina

Dlamini brings new life to a role born from resistance and South Africa’s historic youth uprising

By Busi Lethole
Bitter Winter: the show will go on but what of the people in it?
Friday
/ 3 June 2025

Bitter Winter: the show will go on but what of the people in it?

An old actor, a young upstart, and a kettle on the fritz — Bitter Winter turns the ordinary into something unforgettable

By Keith Bain
Diary: Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Protest theatre classic returns, Ayanda Jiya in Durban
Friday
/ 21 February 2025

Diary: Investec Cape Town Art Fair, Protest theatre classic returns, Ayanda Jiya in Durban

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Kibo Ngowi
Joburg Theatre presents August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson
Partner Content
/ 3 February 2025

Joburg Theatre presents August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson

Joburg Theatre is excited to announce its forthcoming production of August Wilson’s critically acclaimed play, The Piano Lesson

By Joburg Theatre
Embrace the magic of the season at carols at tree of light, sing-a-long, and more at the Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights
Partner Content
/ 5 December 2024

Embrace the magic of the season at carols at tree of light, sing-a-long, and more at the Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights

Don’t miss out on the Joburg Zoo Festival of Lights this festive season. Get your tickets today and join us for an unforgettable evening of festive carols, dazzling performances and family fun at the Festival of Lights at Joburg Zoo!

By Joburg Zoo
Pantomime: The beauty of festive storytelling
Friday
/ 21 November 2024

Pantomime: The beauty of festive storytelling

Janice Honeyman’s production brings magic to Joburg audiences

By Keitumetse Modise
Diary: A feast of dance, musical blessings from the avant-garde, WGRUV Dance Company opens in Gauteng
Friday
/ 8 November 2024

Diary: A feast of dance, musical blessings from the avant-garde, WGRUV Dance Company opens in Gauteng

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Charles Leonard
Play questions justice, truth and accountability
Friday
/ 16 August 2024

Play questions justice, truth and accountability

South Africans have a knack for using humour to tackle the most serious of issues and this can be seen in Oleanna

By Keitumetse Modise
OPERA | Brittany Smith ready to conquer Lucia di Lammermoor at Joburg Theatre
Friday
/ 19 July 2024

OPERA | Brittany Smith ready to conquer Lucia di Lammermoor at Joburg Theatre

The gited singer speaks about the emotional and physical demands of the role

By Charles Leonard
Diary: Divine designs, sleeping beauty, blank projects and body count
Friday
/ 3 June 2024

Diary: Divine designs, sleeping beauty, blank projects and body count

Your essential dose of art and culture

By Lesego Chepape
Belinda Davids returns to Joburg Theatre
Partner Content
/ 7 September 2023

Belinda Davids returns to Joburg Theatre

The South African singing sensation returns to the Joburg Theatre with The Greatest Love of All

By Joburg Theatre
Musical reimagining of Can Themba classic The Suit Concert-ized
Partner Content
/ 7 September 2023

Musical reimagining of Can Themba classic The Suit Concert-ized

Vusi Kunene, Khutjo Green and Brian Temba head up a powerhouse cast in this feminist take on the writer’s seminal Sophiatown-era short story

By Joburg Theatre
Joburg Theatre proudly celebrates the iconic recipients of the Golden Buzzer
Partner Content
/ 11 August 2023

Joburg Theatre proudly celebrates the iconic recipients of the Golden Buzzer

As a cornerstone of arts and entertainment, the theatre takes great pride in seeing South African artists shine on the global stage

By Special Reports
Joburg Theatre announced as home of 2023 Basadi in Music Awards
Partner Content
/ 11 August 2023

Joburg Theatre announced as home of 2023 Basadi in Music Awards

The event will be an extraordinary celebration of female talent in the music industry

By Special Reports
Iconic Saturday Night at the Palace returns to the stage at a poignant time
Partner Content
/ 4 August 2023

Iconic Saturday Night at the Palace returns to the stage at a poignant time

Much has changed in South Africa since the play debuted, but unfortunately, much has remained the same

By Special Reports
Tosca for Joburg Theatre in July – Presented by Cape Town Opera
Partner Content
/ 21 July 2023

Tosca for Joburg Theatre in July – Presented by Cape Town Opera

Heading the stellar cast in both cities will be soprano Nobulumko Mngxekeza as the fiery Floria Tosca

By Special Reports
IF THERE’S ONE THING YOU DO THIS WEEK …
Friday
/ 20 July 2023

IF THERE’S ONE THING YOU DO THIS WEEK …

Your weekly gig guide brought to you by M&G Friday

By MG FRIDAY
Joburg Ballet presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’
Friday
/ 16 May 2023

Joburg Ballet presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’

After a seven-year absence the company is staging the highly acclaimed ballet with principal dancer Shannon Glover as lead

By Bongeka Gumede
Kentridge installation creates a procession through the heart of Sandton
Friday
/ 17 March 2023

Kentridge installation creates a procession through the heart of Sandton

The much anticipated The Head & The Load performance will be running at the Joburg Theatre from 23 April to 6 May 2023

By MG FRIDAY
Simphiwe Dana’s latest performance promises to be a ‘healing circle’
Friday
/ 3 March 2023

Simphiwe Dana’s latest performance promises to be a ‘healing circle’

Award-winning musician Simphiwe Dana brings ‘Moya’ to the Joburg Theatre, reflecting on the power of music to heal

By Bongeka Gumede
‘Peter Pan’ is coming to the Joburg Theatre
Friday
/ 7 February 2023

‘Peter Pan’ is coming to the Joburg Theatre

Theatre-maker Janice Honeyman’s reimagining of the tale is set to open in November

By Bongeka Gumede
‘Don Giovanni’ and Netflix are uncanny bedmates
Friday
/ 30 November 2022

‘Don Giovanni’ and Netflix are uncanny bedmates

Mozart’s opera about an 18th century playboy bears a strange resemblance to the Tinder Swindler

By The Opera Virgin
Here comes the opera: Joburg Theatre presents Don Giovanni as it celebrates 60 years of performances
Friday
/ 11 August 2022

Here comes the opera: Joburg Theatre presents Don Giovanni as it celebrates 60 years of performances

Top international cast members to perform Mozart’s Don Giovanni with music by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra

By Bongeka Gumede
Joburg Theatre turns 60 in style
Friday
/ 15 July 2022

Joburg Theatre turns 60 in style

The Joburg Theatre celebrates its 60th anniversary with a star-studded line-up of performances and celebrations of important figures in the industry

By Bongeka Gumede
Don’t Miss:Your guide to in-person and virtual events
Friday
/ 20 March 2021

Don’t Miss:Your guide to in-person and virtual events

Art, theatre and literature events to feed your soul this long weekend

By Arts Desk
Joburg Ballet’s Brazilian flavour
Article
/ 19 March 2020

Joburg Ballet’s Brazilian flavour

The Joburg Theatre is defying the conventions of classical ballet by not giving the lead roles to white men in Don Quixote

By Larissa Carvalho
Rise up and walk to Pamela Nomvete’s arts fiesta
Article
/ 14 August 2015

Rise up and walk to Pamela Nomvete’s arts fiesta

No longer the über-soapie vixen, Pamela Nomvete now champions young artists at a new festival.

By Katlego Mkhwanazi
Anthems of Democracy to celebrate 20 years of SA freedom
Article
/ 10 February 2014

Anthems of Democracy to celebrate 20 years of SA freedom

British singer, songwriter and guitarist Joan Armatrading and a line-up of celebrated South African musicians will appear at Anthems of Democracy.

By Staff Reporter

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