3 – 11 OCT 2026
FRINGE With Heinrich Wentzel, Ancois Bodenstein It’s the one-year anniversary of Reuben’s mother’s death. He hosts an art exhibition titled Rou Moeder. A tribute, or rather a final goodbye, with his mother as the centrepoint. Until she isn’t. The exhibition turns into an evening featuring a strange young woman, a Vienna sausage, and a mother […]
WithAmanda Strydomand the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestraconducted by Jason Atherton Amanda Strydom – actor, singer, writer, and doyenne of cabaret and musical theatre – celebrates her seventieth birthday this year, along with forty-seven years in the entertainment industry. Her journey has not always been easy, but her artistry and unique interpretive ability have lifted her […]
2025 WithBrandon Matizanadzo, Kupakwashe Makhuyana, Warren Masemola, Gcina Mkhize, Mthokozisi Nkabinde, Khanya Ramahalia Tonderai, a young Zimbabwean boy living in a South African township, anxiously awaits his mother’s return from work at sunset. A xenophobic mob is rampaging through the streets, and he fears the worst. He watches over his seriously ill and bedridden younger […]
With Suzanne Martens (volin), Philip Martens(violin), Karin Gaertner(viola), Peter Martens (cello) The Amici String Quartet presents three 21st‑century South African string quartets. The programme features the world premieres of new works by Jonathan Blair and John Simon, alongside the national premiere of Shane Woodborne’s first string quartet. Let yourself be swept away by unforgettable, enchanting […]
With Alan Committie, Charl-Johan Lingenfelder An Iliad brings Homer’s legendary tale crashing into the present. In this stage work, a storyteller (Poet) and a live musician (Muse) summon the Trojan War in real time, asking: why do we keep telling this story; why do we keep living it? Forget the polite, distant epic. An Iliad […]
With EuiHyun Park(bass-baritone),Pieter Grobler(piano), Salon Music String Orchestra This enchanting homage to Italy’s golden age of song features Korean bass-baritone EuiHyun Park and the Salon Music String Orchestra under Suzanne Martens in a sumptuous programme spanning Vivaldi to Leoncavallo. Rich with passion and elegance, this captivating concert pairs a velvety, world-class voice with vibrant young […]
With Andre Schwartz, JJ Peterson(piano) Buks is a small white chihuahua who believes he’s as big as a rhinoceros. He trots from house to house through the dusty streets of Paul Roux, overhearing gossip and secrets, while being spoiled with tasty treats and juicy bits of news. Through Buks’s eyes, the lives of the townspeople […]
STAND-UP With Marc Lottering Marc Lottering is famous for his award-winning stand-up comedy shows and his critically acclaimed original musicals. In Ankle Marc,his brand new stand-up show,__we catch up with Lottering and learn why he hobbled into 2026 with a fractured ankle and a moonboot. Lottering has received several prestigious theatre awards and was recently […]
With Anton Goosen, David Kramer, Zolani Mahola, Dozi, Deon Meyer, Gian Groen, Koos Kombuis, Loukmaan Adams, Schalk Joubert, Lise Swart, Nick Turner, Churchill Naude, Mauritz Lotz, Albert Frost, Akkedis, Coenie De Villiers, Luna Paige, Laurinda Hofmeyr, Kristi Steyn, Kevin Gibson, llimar Neitz,Robin Auld We celebrate the “Liedjieboer’s” 80th birthday in this special tribute. Anton is […]
A selection of modern and contemporary Still Life This exhibition bridges the gap between historical tradition and contemporary investigation. Still life, as an idea, continues to be explored today. While the classic motifs of flowers, fabrics, and food remain, the subject matter can be representative of personal, cultural, mythological, religious and philosophical themes. This selection […]
Would you like to experience how buildings can tell the exciting story of a town? Cultural historian Matilda Burden will help you see into heart of the Stellenbosch as she takes you past the town’s architectural jewels and encourages you to see them with resh eyes. Two different routes are offered on alternate days: ROUTE […]
Would you like to experience how buildings can tell the exciting story of a town? Cultural historian Matilda Burden will help you see into heart of the Stellenbosch as she takes you past the town’s architectural jewels and encourages you to see them with resh eyes. Two different routes are offered on alternate days: ROUTE […]
