“Giselle” is a classical ballet that tells the poignant story of a young peasant girl, Giselle, who falls in love with a nobleman, Albrecht, who disguises his true identity. When Giselle discovers his deception and learns of his engagement to another, she is heartbroken and dies from grief. In the second act, Giselle returns as […]
Cape Town City Ballet brings a powerful re-staging of Mozart’s Requiem to the Artscape Theatre as part of its summer season. Choreographed by Dane Hurst, this evocative production fuses Mozart’s iconic final masterpiece with the raw physicality and expressive artistry of Cape Town City Ballet’s dancers. Complementing the profound intensity of Requiem are exquisite extracts […]
From the Unborn Musical to Battling with Myself, Buntu Jobela returns with Sonelisiwe Maleki, Babalwa Potelwa, Sinesipho Sophino, Sisipho Mponzo and Anathi Tshikila for yet another compelling theatrical experience. This contemporary rap (Rhythm & Poetry) production, Ngqondo Qina Bopha, is set to premiere in April 2025 at the Artscape Theatre. Step into the realm of […]
Fine Music Radio presents a magnificent benefit gala to celebrate our 30th birthday. It features a mix of jazz and classical musicians, upcoming talent, stunning visuals, and all your favourite FMR presenters. This historic event celebrates Africa’s only jazz and classical FM radio station and is a totally immersive experience. Support the future of jazz […]
In a township classroom in the Eastern Cape in 1984, an idealistic teacher attempts to instil a love of learning in his gifted pupil, but political unrest and the generational divide soon culminate in an explosive conflict with tragic consequences. Athol Fugard’s seminal 1989 play, My Children! My Africa! presents a candid and moving portrait […]
After two critically acclaimed international seasons, including performances at Europe’s largest and most prestigious Shakespeare Festival, Abrahamse & Meyer return to Artscape to present their thrilling take on Shakespeare’s greatest play, Hamlet. The award-winning duo bring their trademark innovation and finesse to this most haunting of plays. With spectacular designs, this breath-taking production promises to […]
Cape Town Opera presents Verdi’s Aida with an all-African cast in a bold, Africanfuturist reimagining of this iconic opera. Set against a backdrop of war, forbidden love and cultural conflict, Aida follows the love story of an enslaved Ethiopian princess and an Egyptian commander. Under Minnaar’s direction, this production combines video, animation and Gregory Maqoma’s […]
This is Bluey’s Big Play, For Real Life. When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey’s Big Play is a brand-new theatrical […]
After a 42-year friendship and working relationship, Alistair and Loukmaan reflect on these 2 parts of their journey and accept that life is little bit different being older. The jumps are not so high, the songs are not so long, and the memory is a little short. Accepting it all gracefully it is a laugh […]
A musical/comedy romp down memory lane to the Motown Era, the disco floors and the power ballads that typified the 70’s & 80’s. A local live band, dynamic local singers and dancers, add a touch of local comedy, and the perfect evening out is served. Duration: 2hrs 30min; incl of interval Age restriction: no u4 […]
