phillip Dikotla
12-14 Dec
AVALON aUDITORIUM
Live, raw, unfiltered ‘going under the rug’ one man comedy that delves with humor into the uncomfortable, hidden, and often ignored truths of our lives. In his simple, honest, and relatable demeanour, Phillip Dikotla showcases unparalleled comedic brilliance in a career-defining one-man stand-up comedy show that promises to leave audiences glad they got their tickets
Loyiso Gola live
20 Dec - 4 Jan
avalon Auditorium
Award winning comedian Loyiso Gola gives us a comedic take on the year that was (2024). Join him live at the Homecoming center - District Six Cape Town.
The Addams Family The Musical
from 14 Dec
STAR THEATRE
MotherCity Theatre Productions is proud to present the professional South African premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY musical, a comic feast, with appeal for children and adults alike.
Whether you love the comic books, the movies, or the TV series, ‘Wednesday’ – you’re in for a theatrical treat! Featuring a talented cast of well-known South African actors, this spooky, wickedly-funny show is perfect for all ages! When the ‘princess of darkness’, Wednesday, falls in love with a ‘normal’ boy, Lucas, The Addams Family invites him and his parents for dinner, mayhem, dark humour and hilarity abound…
As Gomez says: ‘Living or dead, family is still family.' - so don’t miss your chance to hang out for a couple of hours with the weirdest family in town.
SHIRLEY VALENTINE
21-23 FEB 2025
AVALON AUDITORIUM
Trailblazing Shirley has been changing women's lives ever since the 42-year-old working-class Liverpudlian housewife first appeared, talking to the wall while making eggs and chips for dinner.
Wise, funny and always acerbic, she started her life full of passion and promise, but this spirit has been eroded by years of putdowns, a loveless marriage, domineering children and forced complacency. The closest she comes to a conversation is telling the kitchen wall, “It's a good job we're not having soup, or else I'd put me head in it and drown meself.”
When her flamboyant friend Jane wins a trip for two to Greece, Shirley uncharacteristically puts herself first and accepts Jane's invitation to join her in the land of olive trees, tavernas and sun-drenched beaches. Joe will have to cook his own dinner.
Directed by JONATHAN WALKER-KANE (“Tell Me On A Sunday”) and starring MEGAN ARMSTRONG-DAVIES
the mad hatter’s tea party
22 March 2025
star theatre
Alice walks through the looking glass and the Mad Hatter is having a Tea Party, the Red Queen wants everyone's heads while the pink Flamingoes are dancing for their lives! Follow us on this journey down the rabbit hole, where you can expect magical confusion about this wonderful and abstract adventure of Alice and her friends!
Not the average story of Alice's adventures in Wonderland!
A South Pole Studios Production; a Pole -, Aerial Arts and Dance Show with Amateur and Pro Performers.
realising unbound possibilities
25 -29 May 2025
homecoming centre
The Urban Action Festival by RISE Africa is an annual event offering a vibrant program focused on addressing real-life challenges and solutions for African cities. This festival is an opportunity to deepen engagement around African urban issues by breaking knowledge silos and championing a joyful, future-oriented, solutions-first worldview.
The 2025 festival will take place from 25 to 29 May 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme “REALISING UNBOUND POSSIBILITIES through policy, research, creativity & practice.” This theme invites business and industry leaders, local government officials, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, creative practitioners, and change-makers to explore sustainable urban futures and the mechanisms needed to bridge ambitious dreams for African cities with actionable plans and solutions.
By fostering a solutions-first, whole-of-society perspective, RISE Africa weaves together policy, research, creativity, and practice to deliver a one-of-a-kind event experience.
Student Discount: Students are eligible for a 50% discount. To apply, email a photo of your student ID and a brief motivational paragraph to riseafrica@iclei.org.
A PLACE CALLED ngoma
3 oct 2025
star theatre
Ntsika is making a powerful return to live performance with his 2025 tour, Ntsika Presents: A Place Called Ngoma. This tour, born from an intensified connection with his Ancestors—the very guides who inspired his first, critically acclaimed solo album—promises to be an experience of profound healing. Since that album’s release, the conversations, dreams, and channeling have only deepened, leading Ntsika to yet another sacred collection of songs meant to uplift and renew the spirit. In A place called Ngoma, audiences will be immersed in music crafted not only to heal but also to reignite the covenant they hold with God, the Creator.
This divine connection, one that empowers and charges their sacred gifts in this world, will be woven through every song. Through unreleased songs from his forthcoming album and beloved pieces from his first, Ntsika will offer music that strengthens the soul and guides listeners toward inner power: to break generational setbacks, to live purposefully, to find peace in stillness, and to cherish life’s every moment. Every performance will be an invitation to journey through music toward wholeness, presence, and purpose, with Ntsika and his surprise special guest artists bringing soul-stirring magic to each unforgettable evening.