Theatre

Stupid Fucking Bird soars onto Baxter Flipside

Carlo Daniels, Tamzim Daniels, Nolefefe Ntshuntshu, Lyle October, Awethu Hleli, Lwanda Sindaphi, and Nirel Sithole. Photo: Fiona MacPherson.
Aaron Posner’s tragi-comedy, Stupid Fucking Bird - a bold and darkly funny reimagining of Chekhov’s The Seagull - flies onto The Baxter stage.

Magnet Theatre’s mAnJE! MaNJe

Azola Mkhabile as The Minotaur
The multiple award-winning Magnet Theatre, bring their spectacular production, mAnJE! MaNJe (an epic), to The Baxter from 17 to 25 April 2026.

Mme We! explores silence, survival and love

The South African State Theatre
Bongani Nicholas Ngomane: A haunting all-women production, Mme We! unpacks motherhood, memory and silence in a deeply moving story of survival and reconciliation.

A play that reflects on forgiveness

Under the Shade of a Tree I Sat and Wept
From 9 –19 April 2026, The Market Theatre presents Under the Shade of a Tree I Sat and Wept in a limited 10-show run.

State Theatre shines at Naledi Awards

The South African State Theatre
Bongani Nicholas Ngomane: The South African State Theatre shines at the Naledi Awards, celebrating bold storytelling, powerful performances, and a season of excellence.

SAST TV subscription

The South African State Theatre
The South African State Theatre is inviting audiences across South Africa and beyond to discover the world of theatre through SAST TV.

MTF celebrates over 40 Naledi Awards

Naledi 2026
The Market Theatre Foundation proudly announces that work presented across its stages in 2025 have bagged 42 nominations across several categories at the 21st Naledi Theatre Awards.

Sophiatown tours SA

Sophiatown
A legendary story returns to the stage: Sophiatown tours South Africa in 2026.

MTF welcomes new council

Market Theatre Square
The Market Theatre Foundation announces the appointment of new Council members by Minister Gayton McKenzie, in line with Section 5(1)(a) of the Cultural Institutions Act.

New Producer for The Market Theatre

Rethabile Molatela Mothobi
The Market Theatre Foundation (MTF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rethabile Molatela Mothobi as The Market Theatre’s new Producer to Support The Market Theatre’s Artistic Vision