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.
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.
Embark on a riveting journey through the Law of Carnage, an episodic masterpiece of fragmented imagery and powerful physical expression. Witness the tumultuous descent of a successful prosecutor into psychosis following a tragic event, challenging the boundaries of reality and society's reliance on violence.
Hail to the King! A Musical Story is based on a site visit to the ancient Zulu capital of King Dingane. The story is a retrieval of the aura of the ancient capital of King Dingane, the Zulu emperor, in the 1830s. His capital, Umgungundlovu, was a site of fascination for African communities and European settlers alike. Reports of the capital travelled as far as the kingdom of Basutho, the Cape and many other places.
Join us at The Baxter for the much-anticipated South African premiere of Lara Foot's acclaimed adaptation of Othello. Having garnered praise and prestigious awards internationally, Foot's African rendition of Shakespeare's classic promises to captivate audiences with its unique perspective.
Jou gunsteling-dude, Dean September, is terug, maar sy foon is weg en skielik maak die wêreld nie meer sin nie. Met die hulp van sy vriende — gespeel deur stem kunstenaars Dean Dorvan Balie, Veronique Jephtas, Lee Roodt, Chenal Kock en 'n spesiale verskyning deur #OumaLilly — ontdek Dean blitsvinnig dat sy wêreld nie meer sin maak sonder sy foon nie.