A message from the Baxter Theatre
Dear Baxter Friend! I hope that you are safe and well. I am writing to you, as one who appreciates, supports and enjoys the arts and theatre. May I start by saying that
Aunty Merle comes to Joburg
Popular comedian Marc Lottering’s most beloved alter ego, Aunty Merle Abrahams, sashays onto the stage for the first time in Johannesburg with Aunty Merle, The Musical from 1 February to
Standard Bank toasts 35 years of sponsoring the Young Artist awards with five new innovators for 2019
Mandla Mlangeni, Kitty Phetla, Megan-Geoffrey Prins, Amy Jephta and Gabrielle Goliath to join the honour roll of alumni at NAF in 2019. Since its inception almost four decades ago, one
Mncedisi Shabangu on telling the story of Tshepang with honesty and integrity
Written and directed by Lara Foot, the multi-award-winning production Tshepang: The Third Testament comes to The Fringe at Joburg Theatre in October. It stars the original cast, Mncedisi Shabangu and
Critically acclaimed South African Play, “Tshepang: The Third Testament” hits The Joburg Theatre this October!
World-renowned playwright, director and producer, Lara Foot, was named the 2016 Featured Artist at the 43rd National Arts Festival, leading the charge on the Main programme, 80% of which is
Nominees for the 14th annual Naledi Theatre Awards announced
The theatre world has been buzzing with anticipation and, as usual, the Naledi Theatre Awards are one of the highlights of the showbiz year. Ranging across all
Celebrating mentorship
Following a year of collaboration, the eighth cycle of the Rolex Mentor and Protégé Arts Initiative culminated in an inspiring showcase of exceptional art at the Arts Weekend held in
Sophie Mgcina Award winners make their mark
The Market Theatre Foundation’s Sophie Mgcina Emerging Voice Award is barely five years old and already all its winners are taking the South African industry by storm as they continue
Aunty Merle The Musical triumphantly returns to the Baxter Theatre
Written by comedian Marc Lottering, and directed by Lara Foot, Aunty Merle The Musical has received no fewer than 4 Fleur Du Cap Theatre Nominations, enjoyed a sell-out season
Lara Foot’s The Inconvenience of Wings returns
Lara Foot’s highly-acclaimed, award-winning play, The Inconvenience of Wings, returns to the Baxter Golden Arrow Studio, from 13 February to 3 March. The production transfers to the Baxter,
Support the ‘people’s theatre’ as the Baxter turns 40!
Over the last 40 years, the Baxter Theatre Centre has been unwavering in its commitment to presenting theatre in a way that is open and accessible to all. In celebration
The future is too bright!
The 2018 Standard Bank Young Artist for Performance Art, Chuma Sopotela, is a multi-talented performer, having taken to the stage in various guises. It means I can have more confidence
Keeping Dance Alive
The annual Baxter Dance Festival will take place from 5 to 14 October, providing a platform for South Africa’s top and upcoming dance companies to showcase the best of cutting-edge
The Inconvenience of Wings – ‘close to the bone’
Acclaimed writer and director Lara Foot’s award-winning play, The Inconvenience of Wings, is now on at the Market Theatre. Following its sold-out success at the National Arts Festival and the
Artlooks & Artlines: Cradle of Creativity
Artlooks & Artlines is a monthly column written by Ismail Mahomed, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation. John Kani, Pretty Yende, Steven Cohen, Lara Foot, Yael Farber, Mamela Nyamza, Robyn