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21/08/2026

Imagine Africa – Our Stories Brought to Life is coming to Peoples Theatre!

This Heritage Month, step into a world of magical storytelling, African wildlife, music, vibrant characters and unforgettable adventures as Peoples Theatre brings the stories of legendary South African storyteller Dr Gcina Mhlophe to life on stage.

Featuring beloved tales including Golden Windows, How the Lion Got His Roar and Horns Only, this exciting new production combines storytelling, music, colourful costumes, clever props and plenty of audience participation.

But this isn't a show where children simply sit and watch — they become part of the story! Through interactive theatre, young audiences will help characters solve problems, navigate challenges and discover the power of teamwork, imagination and community.

Starring Bethany-Joy Jiyane, Boikie Mogorosi, Khosi Mkhonza and Luciano Zuppa, Imagine Africa is the perfect family theatre experience for Heritage Month and a wonderful introduction to African storytelling for a new generation.

📍 Peoples Theatre, Johannesburg
🗓 15 September – 4 October 2026
🎟 Tickets from R145
👧 Perfect for families, schools and young theatre lovers

Celebrate Heritage Month by bringing the whole family to experience the magic of African stories brought to life. 🌍

20/08/2026

Should actors be creating content on social media?

Some say focus on the craft. Others see TikTok and Instagram as a way to showcase creativity, build confidence and connect with audiences.

Social media shouldn't replace your craft—but it can complement it.

So, actors: should you be creating content, or letting your work speak for itself?👇

19/08/2026

Celebrate Women’s Month with MAMMA MIA!

Grab your besties and get ready for an unforgettable night of music, friendship, laughter and all the ABBA hits you love!

This Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the incredible women at the heart of MAMMA MIA! — from Donna and her best friends Tanya and Rosie, to Sophie and the friends who have her back through love, family and wedding-day chaos.

Leading an incredible South African cast is Amra-Faye Wright as Donna Sheridan, alongside Samantha Peo as Tanya, Lindy Abromowitz Sachs as Rosie, Leah Mari as Sophie, Jordan Rogers as Ali and Michelle Juncker as Lisa.

Expect powerhouse performances, unforgettable choreography and ABBA favourites including Dancing Queen, Knowing Me, Knowing You, I Have A Dream and Voulez Vous.

📍 Artscape Opera House, Cape Town
🗓 3 September – 11 October 2026

📍 Teatro, Montecasino, Johannesburg
🗓 16 October – 22 November 2026

🎟 Book now via Ticketmaster
✨ Terrific Tuesday tickets available from R200
👯‍♀️ Group discounts available for 20+

Make a night of it with your favourite women and experience the ultimate feel-good musical!

18/08/2026

You don't need to have everything figured out.

But you should have a foundation your agent can build on.

🎬 Your agent can open the door.
You still have to be ready to walk through it.

05/08/2026

One of South Africa's most celebrated theatre productions is coming to Pretoria for the very first time.

Following sold-out seasons across South Africa, a successful West End debut in London and multiple award wins, Vincent – His Quest to Love and Be Loved arrives at the Fairtree Atterbury Theatre for one performance only this Heritage Day.

Starring award-winning actor Daniel Anderson, with live piano accompaniment by Paul Ferreira, this acclaimed multimedia musical explores the extraordinary life of Vincent van Gogh through a powerful blend of music, storytelling and emotion.

Featuring reimagined musical theatre, pop, rock and jazz favourites, Vincent offers a moving portrait of an artist driven by an unwavering desire to create, to connect and, above all, to love and be loved.

📍 Fairtree Atterbury Theatre, Pretoria
🗓 Thursday, 24 September 2026 (Heritage Day)
🕑 14:00
🎟 Tickets: R250 via SeatMe

Celebrate Heritage Day with an unforgettable afternoon of award-winning South African theatre that has captivated audiences from the National Arts Festival and Edinburgh Fringe to London's West End.

04/08/2026

Just because you're not acting right now doesn't mean you're not growing as an actor.

Not every season of your acting career will be filled with auditions, rehearsals or time on set—and that's okay.

The quieter seasons are where you can sharpen your craft.

✨ Read a play.
✨ Watch films with curiosity, not just for entertainment.
✨ Observe people and build new characters.
✨ Practise accents.
✨ Write monologues.
✨ Record self-tapes.
✨ Take a walk and imagine the stories of the people you pass.

Every experience, every conversation and every observation becomes something you can draw from in a future performance.

Being creative isn't reserved for the days you're booked.

It's a habit.

And the actors who continue creating, learning and observing—even between jobs—often arrive at their next opportunity more prepared than they were before.

How are you staying creative while you're waiting for your next audition? I'd love to hear your ideas below. 👇

03/08/2026

South Africa, our global superstar is coming home! 🔥🇿🇦

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer and songwriter Tyla has officially announced The A*POP World Tour, and Cape Town and Johannesburg are part of her first-ever global headline tour.

Following the release of her highly anticipated sophomore album, A*POP, Tyla will return home in January 2027 for two massive shows that promise unforgettable performances, chart-topping hits and the electrifying energy that's made her one of the world's biggest stars.

📍 Green Point Track, Cape Town
🗓 Monday, 4 January 2027

📍 Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg
🗓 Saturday, 9 January 2027

🎟 Artist Presale: Wednesday, 29 July at 10am via Laylo
🎟 General Sale: Friday, 31 July at 10am via Howler

From Water and Push 2 Start to Chanel, Is It Love and more, don't miss your chance to see Tyla live as she brings the A*POP World Tour home to South Africa.

Get ready, Tyga's… this is going to be unforgettable. 💫

02/08/2026

Want to become a more believable actor? Start watching people.

One of the most valuable acting exercises doesn't require a class, expensive equipment or even a script. It simply requires observation.

The next time you're at a coffee shop, shopping centre or sitting in a waiting room, take a moment to really notice the people around you.

Look for the little things:
A moment of hesitation before they speak.
Nervous laughter when they're uncomfortable.
The way they make—or avoid—eye contact.
The pauses and silences between conversations.
How their breathing changes when they're excited, anxious or relaxed.

These are the details that make characters feel real.

As actors, our job isn't to invent human behaviour—it's to observe it, understand it and bring it to life truthfully.

Real people are your greatest source of inspiration.

🎬 This week, challenge yourself to observe one person and recreate their mannerisms when you get home. You might be surprised by what you discover.

What behaviour have you noticed recently that would make an interesting character? Share it below 👇

26/07/2026

World-class ballet. International stars. One unforgettable production.

This August, Cape Ballet Africa's breathtaking production of Swan Lake arrives at Montecasino's Teatro, bringing together exceptional South African dancers and internationally acclaimed guest artists for one of the year's most anticipated live performances.

Choreographed by former English National Ballet Lead Principal Elena Glurjidze, this spectacular production features guest principals Aubin Le Marchand from Béjart Ballet Lausanne and Austrian principal Solomon Osazuva, alongside Cape Ballet Africa's outstanding company of dancers.

Set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, Swan Lake is a timeless story of love, magic and sacrifice, brought to life with magnificent sets, exquisite costumes and world-class choreography that promises to captivate audiences of all ages.

📍 Teatro, Montecasino, Johannesburg
🗓 7 – 23 August 2026
🎟 Tickets from R220 via Webtickets
✨ Save up to 40% on selected performances for a limited time.

Whether you're a lifelong ballet lover or experiencing Swan Lake for the very first time, don't miss this extraordinary celebration of classical ballet in Johannesburg.

16/07/2026

Experience the life, poetry and legacy of Eugène Marais like never before 🎭

Following a successful national tour, Wêla Kapêla Productions brings Die Siel van Eugene Marais to Gauteng for the very first time, with two performances only at Centurion Theatre on 24 and 25 July 2026.

Starring award-winning actor Daniel Anderson, with live piano accompaniment by Paul Ferreira, this moving production explores the remarkable life of one of South Africa's greatest literary figures through his poetry, original music and powerful storytelling.

From celebrated journalist and pioneering naturalist to brilliant poet and troubled genius, Die Siel van Eugene Marais is an intimate theatrical journey into the heart of a man whose words continue to resonate today.

📍 Centurion Theatre
🗓 24 & 25 July 2026
🎟 Tickets from R200 via Quicket

Praised by critics as "a direct hit" and "a performance that will be remembered for a long time," this is an unforgettable celebration of Afrikaans theatre, literature and live performance.

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