Litnet

"Jane Mpholo-Mehlape’s solo performance Fragmented left a deep imprint on audiences at Pacofs on 23 February 2025. ... A bold fusion of storytelling, poetry and immersive audiovisual projections, Fragmented blurred the lines between theatre and film, creating an emotionally charged atmosphere."

"Should one follow the tyrant, or should one follow one’s conscience? Is our conscience the worst tyrant of all? Or might the lack of a moral backbone be the real tyrant?"

Thirty years after its premiere and following on from its resounding success, William Kentridge and Handspring Puppet Company re-unite to present Faustus in Africa! at The Baxter from 26 February to 22 March 2025. This collaboration is a re-working of their multi-award-winning 1995 production of the same name, directed by Kentridge, with design and puppet-mastery by Handspring Puppet Company and Lara Foot as associate director.

Celebrating six decades of recognising excellence in theatre, the panel of judges and sponsor Heineken Beverages are proud to announce the nominees for the 60th Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards. The winners will be revealed at a dazzling ceremony on Sunday, 23 March at the iconic Cape Town Stadium.

Kuns is meer as vermaak – dit help ons om die lewe en die wêreld beter te verstaan, en by feeste skep dit kosbare werksgeleenthede en stimuleer die plaaslike ekonomie. Vanjaar word die Suidoosterfees van 30 April tot 4 Mei in Kaapstad aangebied, waarna SOF Junior, ’n minifees vir onderwysers en skoliere, van 5 tot 8 Mei volg.

"What this team accomplishes is the practice of engagement; everyone in the theatre was laughing, commenting, gasping – An unromantic comedy is, at its centre, loaded with comedy. Taking a look at the inner narratives of the play, I am posed questions that have my eyebrow muscle in a flex."

"Dis ’n lekker manier om te besef jy is nie alleen in jou stryd as middeljarige vrou nie; jy kan ’n verskil in ander se lewens maak as jy jouself reg inspan, en geen gebeurtenis in jou lewe is noodwendig die einde nie – dis dikwels ’n nuwe begin."

"Spoke rus nie. Ek sou nie rus as ek ’n spook was nie."

"Die gehoor kan uitsien na lekker lag. Ek dink die stuk is baie komies, maar ook teer, eg en eerlik en ’n klein bietjie sad."

"Jy dink jy ken die storie. Maar dan sit jy een Sondagaand onder die sterre en vlieswolkies van Maynardville-opelugteater in Wynberg en ’n hele ander storie ontvou, danksy die briljante brein van Sylvaine Strike in die regisseurstoel."

"Alle teater dien die teks. Dit is die priem, die begin, die kreatiewe vonk. Daarom moet ons na skrywers omsien en hulle behoorlik vir hulle pennevrugte vergoed." Saartjie Botha praat met Naomi Meyer oor die Nagtegaal-teksprys se visie, waarom dit nou herleef en hoekom teater lewensbelangrik is.

"Ek wou baie graag local Kaapse musiek in die stuk inkorporeer. Ek het toe vir Kay Kinetic gevra of ons ’n plaaslike weergawe van 'Phone' deur Lizzo vir die show kan skep. Daar was reeds ’n beat wat ons kon gebruik, ons moes net die ideale woorde en storielyn vir die temalied kry. Keenan se bydrae het my verwagtinge ver oortref." Tasneem Daniels gesels met Jeremeo Le Cordeur.

Both comedic and tender, ’n Begin is a sharp and astute two-hander that takes an intimate look at the first fragile moments of risking your heart and taking a chance on love. The Market Theatre in association with the Toyota Stellenbosch Woordfees, supported by NATi, is proud to bring this acclaimed Afrikaans production to Johannesburg from 30 January to 16 February 2025. 

Following its critical success in Johannesburg, the Market Theatre’s production The cry of Winnie Mandela, based on Njabulo Ndebele’s celebrated novel of the same name, makes its Cape Town debut at the Baxter Flipside from 29 January to 15 February.

Marianne Thamm tree op met haar snaakse en insiggewende satiriese komedie Vuisvoos, maar nog regop: Herlaai op 30 Januarie 2025 by Die Boer in Durbanville.

"I’d like to think that she is a sympathetic character with whom many women may resonate, on the one hand, and on the other hand, that the piece challenges men to think a little more, or a little differently, about relationships and gender roles and to be more mindful of our behaviour and attitudes."

"As jy die kans sou kry om dit sommer nog ’n keer te gaan kyk, doen dit, want die eerste keer hang jou mond meestal net oop oor die talent van die choreograwe, stelbouers, kostuumontwerpers en akteurs wat ’n wonderwêreld opgetower het."

"In the context of South Africa in 2025, a production like My fair lady prompts contemporary audiences to reflect on issues of language, identity and gender roles. These are all universal themes that hold relevance and offer valuable insights in a diverse and evolving society like South Africa. We are excited that our graduates get to work in productions with such rich themes and complex characters, where they can hone their craft and also engage with narratives that provoke thought and inspire meaningful dialogue within the African cultural landscape."

"Die kunste is ’n enorme bedryf en ons goed geoliede masjien by Kunstekaap skep steeds werk vir honderde mense wat brood op die tafel moet sit om sodoende ’n volhoubare ekonomiese ekosisteem te onderhou, wat weer ’n reuse- ekonomiese inspuiting bied in Kaapstad en omstreke."

Erika Breytenbach will perform the premiere of I can buy myself flowers by multiple award-winning writer, Mike van Graan, at the Drama Factory from 5 to 15 February 2025.