It’s 2024 and this year’s elections will be the seventh election held under the conditions of universal adult suffrage since the end of apartheid in 1994. 30 years later, South Africa is still one of the most unequal countries in the world. How does this make you feel?
Get ready for a special evening at The Baxter. A gathering under the night sky featuring "This Mortal Coil," a performance of Shakespearean excerpts and World poetry by Johannesburg Awakening Minds (J.A.M), a Shakespeare company comprising former homeless individuals. The event will take place on March 3, 2024, at 18:00 in The Baxter Garden.
Get ready for an electrifying African musical production that showcases a fusion of expressive art forms including drums, dance, poetry, and song. Directed by the talented Morapeleng Molekoa, this show brings together passionate artists committed to social justice and the upliftment of Africans.
The much-anticipated Baxter Zabalaza Theatre Festival returns for its 14th edition, captivating audiences from March 9th to 15th. As the curtains rise, immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Cape Town's burgeoning theatre scene, where the spotlight shines brightly on emerging talent.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of creativity and talent as Real Art World (RAW), Cape Town's premier creative platform, proudly presents "The RAW Experience Volume 3." Mark your calendars for March 9, 2024, as this captivating event takes center stage at the esteemed Zabalaza Festival at Baxter Theatre.
Get ready for an exciting cinematic treat as Aunty Merle hits the big screen! Last year, the sensational musical AUNTY MERLE THINGS GET REAL was captured live, and now it's time to share the magic with you.
Following the previous successes of Winterreise, Le poète disait and Great Lieder Composers and their Operas, Opera UCT joins forces once again with the vocal division of Stellenbosch University, in an exploration of Spanish Art Song.
Sister Dinges navigates the depths of grief as Marshall, a queer man, seeks to honour his estranged mother’s cremation wish amidst family turmoil. A homophobic attack becomes a catalyst for Marshall’s revenge quest, masking the pain of loss. The film explores grief’s complexities, providing a grounded perspective on healing amid adversity.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as Opera UCT and the Friends of Opera in Cape Town (FoCTO) proudly present the finals of FoCTO's prestigious bursary competition, showcasing the incredible talents of young South African singers. Established in 2018 by the late George Stevens, the FoCTO bursary continues to support aspiring students at Opera UCT, under the guidance of Prof Jeremy Silver.
Set in a graveyard filled with the persistent cries of visitors in mourning and the poignant music of Isicathamiya singers (an a cappella singing style originating from the Zulus),Cion: Requiem of Ravel’s Boléro vividly elicits emotions associated with the loss of life.