Counting down to the SEAfrica conference 2019
The 5th annual Showbiz Entertainment Africa conference will be taking place at the Soweto Theatre and the speaker line up is sizzling with seasoned industry experts. The event is open
SOPHIATOWN comes to Soweto & Joburg Theatres
The first-ever Joburg City Theatres Schools Setworks Festival will kick off at Soweto Theatre from 7 to 17 March 2019 and continue to Joburg Theatre from 23 April to 5
Exciting neo-colonial play comes to the stage this month!
Chilahaebolae is a satirical play written and directed by Kgafela oa Magogodi showing at Soweto Theatre from 1 – 11 November 2018. This allegory presents the world of Phokobje, the
Soweto Theatre
About: Soweto, home to a long and rich tradition of community theatre, is also home to the newest theatre to be managed by Johannesburg City Theatres (JCT). Situated in the
Joburg City Theatres: developing the youth and community
Joburg City Theatres provide training in the form of education and support programmes and workshops that are related to theatre-making and other forms of performing art production. Young
A global music and arts experience
The Soweto brand is globally recognised and revered for what it represents: history, rebellion, strength, and the perseverance of beautiful people. If one dives under the blanket of the brand,
Johannesburg’s theatres define the soul of the city
Artlooks & Artlines is a monthly column written by Ismail Mahomed, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation. With a growing circuit of independent theatre venues and newer arts festivals popping up in some of
Woza Albert!
Percy Mtwa, Mbongeni Ngema and Barney Simon’s Woza Albert! will enjoy a run at The Soweto Theatre from 22 February to 11 March 2018 and at the Joburg Theatre Fringe
Gibson Kente – supreme storyteller immortalised in song and dance at the Soweto Theatre!
Soweto Theatre is proud to announce a ten day musical tribute to culture luminary and godfather of South African theatre, Gibson Kente, from 7 to 17 December 2017. Where Robert
GHETTO LAUGHS
Tired of your uncles jokes? This month GHETTO LAUGHS has a diverse lineup, so come join us at Soweto Theatre for a great evening of laughter. Please be safe! Don’t fall
Gone Native
Joburg City Theatres (JCT) will stage Gone Native at Soweto Theatre in August 2017 as part of its women’s month programming. The play will be directed by JCT’s Artistic Manager,
Can Themba’s bio play comes to Soweto Theatre!
From 10 to 21 May, Soweto audiences will be enthralled by the extraordinarily talented Sello Maake Ka-Ncube in the theatre masterpiece, The House of Truth. ‘A hit with the audiences!’
A Molière year in South Africa with the national tour of Tartuffe
Exploring the way in which people are easily manipulated by symbols of power and honeyed words, Tartuffe is one of the “French Shakespeare’s” most famous works. Played by a brilliant
Vuyani Dancers Perform Rhythm Colour at Soweto Theatre
On Youth Day, Thursday June 16 2016, Vuyani dancers will perform Gregory Maqoma’s landmark work Rhythm Colour at the Apartheid Museum, and at the Soweto Theatre. In bringing Rhythm Colour Soweto Theatre and