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‘Prima Facie’ turns the spotlight on rape and the law
Suzie Miller's acclaimed one-woman play 'Prima Facie' arrives at Johannesburg's Market Theatre, delivering an urgent and searing critique of rape, consent, and the patriarchal…
Celebrating a Legend: Caiphus Semenya's timeless songbook takes centre stage at Joburg Theatre
Joburg Theatre will celebrate the timeless legacy of musical icon Caiphus Semenya with a special three-day production featuring top contemporary South African artists.
Gig Guide: Langa Mavuso releases I Choose You, The Market Theatre brings Mr Duiker Sang the Blues and Uncool MC releases Setla
Explore the latest in South African arts with new music from Uncool MC and Langa Mavuso, plus The Market Theatre's premiere of 'Mr Duiker Sang the Blues'.
Darkroom Contemporary uses dance to examine an existential threat
Darkroom Contemporary Dance Theatre's latest production, e.ID: A Fugue, choreographed by Louise Coetzer, explores artificial intelligence, mortality, and the fragile state of…
Gig Guide: She Bellows Comes to East London, Kwanda Mahlombe releases Ungayeki and Kaza Kamba returns to The Market Theatre
Explore the vibrant arts scene with an interactive theatre experience in East London, the return of the Kaza Kamba Pan African Theatre Festival in Johannesburg, and Kwanda…
Bongani Nicholas Ngomane
For Bongani Nicholas Ngomane, theatre does not end when the curtain falls. It lives on in the conversations it inspires, the ideas it challenges and the stories it preserves.…
The body remembers what labour takes
Explore 'Izithukuthuku: The Tattered Soul of the Worker', a powerful dance theatre production that uses isiPantsula to critique the violence of capitalism and the emotional toll…
Gig Guide: Vusi Mahlasela at Jozi Gold, Amy Jephta brings A Good House to the Market Theatre and TX Theatre Hub returns to The Market Theatre
Johannesburg's cultural calendar is packed with must-see events! The TX Theatre Hub Festival returns to The Market Theatre with award-winning productions, music legend Vusi…
Seputla Sebogodi: A tribute to a giant of South African stages and screens
The South African entertainment industry is in mourning over the loss of one of its most enduring and versatile talents. Seputla “Steez” Sebogodi, the acclaimed actor and…
‘Puss in Boots’ puts its best paw forward in Cape Town
A teenage reviewer takes centre stage to explain why KickstArt Theatre's vibrant production of 'Puss in Boots' at Cape Town's Baxter Theatre is a must-see family pantomime for…
Gig Guide: Amahubo Ka Gogo by Brenda Mtambo, Jozi Gold Brewing Company welcomes Sydney Mavundla and King Monado teams up with Kaycherlow NLL on LAEF
Jozi Gold Brewing Co welcomes Sydney Mavundla South Africa’s jazz heritage continues to thrive at Jozi Gold Brewing Company, where the former home of the legendary The Orbit has…
The National Arts Festival is alive but is South Africa listening
Despite initial quiet streets and financial pressures, the National Arts Festival in Makhanda is buzzing with activity, showcasing strong audience numbers and a significant shift…
Gig Guide: Somi releases Sometimes Love, Woza Albert! returns to The Market Theatre, Lady Zamar returns with First Class and Mandisi Dyantyis brings Symphony to Montecasino
Dive into the latest in South African arts and culture! Somi teases her new album with 'Sometimes Love', Lady Zamar celebrates joy with 'First Class', and the iconic 'Woza…
Mthuthuzeli November reimagines ‘The Bacchae’ as an African choral ballet
South African dance phenom Mthuthuzeli November commands the rehearsal room with gentle authority. The choreographic language he’s created melds the controlled structure of…
Fifty years on, ‘Rise '76’ asks what we still owe the generation of June 16th
Running at the Market Theatre, 'Rise '76: The Story of June 16th' explores the profound impact of the Soweto Uprising through the lens of playwright Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni.…