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Performance Arts in Cape Town

16 performance arts listed in Cape Town, Western Cape with CastAwayZA. Get GPS directions and contact numbers on the free app.

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The Galloway Theatre

Cape Town, Western CapeThe Galloway Theatre is named after our founder, Keith Galloway, and offers the perfect platform for producers, writers, directors and actors to showcase their work to a wider theatre audience. This intimate theatre provides the ultimate environment for emerging and established creatives to explore their talent and experience performing in a multi-configured theatre. The Galloway Theatre in Cape Town actively supports the spirit of creative entrepreneurship. Visit the Galloway Theatre and experience the magic first-hand.View details →
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Artscape Theatre Centre

Cape Town, Western CapeThe Artscape Theatre Centre is the crown jewel of Cape Town’s performing arts scene, serving as a vibrant cultural hub in the heart of the Foreshore. Originally opened in 1971, it has evolved from a traditional opera house into a diverse, multi-venue complex that champions South African heritage and inclusivity. With its grand Opera House, versatile Theatre, and intimate Arena, it hosts everything from world-class ballet and high-drama musicals to local jazz festivals and youth development programs. Beyond the stage, the centre is known for its iconic Brutalist architecture and its commitment to making the arts accessible to all, making it a cornerstone of the city’s creative identity.View details →
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Cape Town Highlanders Pipe Band Association

Cape Town, Western CapeThe Cape Town Highlanders Pipe Band Association is a prestigious, historic musical and cultural institution based at the Regimental Headquarters within the Castle Barracks on Newmarket Street in the Foreshore district of Cape Town. Formed as part of South Africa’s oldest active reserve military pipe bands (dating back to 1889), this civilian and volunteer veteran association preserves traditional Scottish piping, drumming, and military-ceremonial heritage. Wearing the iconic Gordon tartan, the ensemble performs at national tattoos, memorial parades, civic events, and private bookings across the country. For your app database, this listing functions as a "Cultural Centre / Live Music Entity" rather than a typical retail shop or accommodation.View details →
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Theatre Arts

Cape Town, Western CapeTheatre Arts (also known as the Theatre Arts Admin Collective) is an independent performing arts venue located at the corner of Milton Road and Wesley Street in Observatory, Cape Town. Housed in the historic Methodist Church Hall, it serves as a community-focused hub for local theatre practitioners to create, rehearse, and perform. Facilities: The venue features four distinct spaces for hire: the Main Theatre, the Minor Hall, the Back Room, and the Church.View details →
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Baxter Theatre Centre

Cape Town, Western CapeThe Baxter Theatre Centre is widely considered a premier cultural landmark in Cape Town, earning high praise for its world-class productions and vibrant atmosphere. Situated in Rondebosch, it serves as a multicultural hub that showcases a diverse range of drama, music, dance, and comedy.View details →
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The Drama Experience (Dramatic Arts Studio)

Cape Town, Western CapeThe Drama Experience (Dramatic Arts Studio) is a women-owned studio in Cape Town CBD focused on developing young performers in dramatic, creative, and presenting skills. It is known for its inclusive, "family-like" environment and launched in partnership with The Wave Theatre in September 2022.View details →
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Waves Theatre Cafe

Cape Town, Western CapeWave Theatre Café (at 44 Long Street) is one of Cape Town's most versatile cultural hubs, blending an intimate performance space with a chilled pub atmosphere. It is particularly well-loved by the "over 40" crowd and local jazz enthusiasts.View details →
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Homecoming Centre

Cape Town, Western CapeIt features purposeful spaces including the Star Theatre, the Avalon Auditorium, Bits 'n Pieces galleries, Tafel, workspaces and an on-site cafe run by the team at The HCC Cafe. Each space has its own story to tell and like District Six itself, celebrates the rich culture and history before it.View details →
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Avalon Auditorium

Cape Town, Western CapeA gothic themed auditorium that can hold up to 120 pax seated situated on the first floor of the HCC, and is ideal for intimate talks, movie screenings, comedy, music performances and panel discussions. Live stream ready.View details →
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Star Theatre

Cape Town, Western CapeA beautifully appointed theatre that can host up to 320 pax seated with outstanding amenities and technical capacity. Suited to theatrical productions, live music, live streams/ hybrid presentations, screenings and product launches.View details →
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Maynardville Open Air Theatre

Cape Town, Western CapeSet in the heart of Maynardville Park, our annual summer season blends Shakespearean theatre, ballet, opera, and jazz into one unforgettable cultural experience. As one of the most enchanting Cape Town festivals, Maynardville is where shows in Cape Town become extraordinary nights out. From world-class performances to a vibrant food market, Maynardville is more than a night of entertainment – it’s one of the top Cape Town tourist attractions, a place where memories are made beneath the trees.View details →
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Drumstruck

Cape Town, Western CapeDrumstruck is the first interactive drum-theatre experience with a drum on every seat so that the audience becomes part of the show.View details →
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Theatre on The Bay

Cape Town, Western CapeTheatre on the Bay in Camps Bay is a beloved, intimate 238-seater venue known for hosting world-class drama, comedy, and musicals. Established by Pieter Toerien, it offers a stylish setting with views of the ocean and the 12 Apostles mountain range. Dining: The Act One Theatre Cafe and Dietrich’s Bar are located on-site for pre-show meals or post-show drinks. Parking near the theatre is limited, so try to arrive early to find a spot on the street or use the nearby paid parking lots.View details →
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Baked Shakespeare

Cape Town, Western CapeBaked Shakespeare is an innovative, national South African interactive theatre company. A live entertainment business and touring performance troupe. The company has taken the Western Cape and international festival circuits by storm with its cult-classic, psychedelic adaptations of classic Shakespeare plays. The unique, comedic premise involves the audience voting for two professional actors who must get "baked" (consume cannabis) on stage via a bong whenever the audience interjects, resulting in a chaotic, hilarious, and highly engaging adult performance.View details →
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Habib Drama Studio

Cape Town, Western CapeHabib Drama Studio, operating from the MOTH Community Hall along Central Circle in the heart of Fish Hoek, Cape Town, is a highly regarded youth performing arts academy. Founded and run by a qualified, award-winning drama teacher with numerous successful theatrical productions to his name, the academy specializes in building stage confidence, public speaking skills, and creative performance techniques for children from Grade 1 through to Grade 12. Operating on a structured afternoon schedule on Mondays and Thursdays, the studio provides an energetic, fun, and highly supportive learning environment where local youth can explore script-reading, character development, and improvisation.View details →
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Pringle Proms

Cape Town, Western CapePringle Proms is one of the Overberg’s most enchanting cultural secrets, delivering an ultra-exclusive, unplugged salon theater experience directly from the coastal home of host Brian Berkman. Operating as an independent arts and culinary series with a perfect local reputation, it brings together a maximum of 16 to 20 guests for candlelit live performances, hands-on cooking masterclasses, and deep-dive chats with legendary South African theatrical icons. The ticket price beautifully encompasses exceptional gourmet buffet catering alongside a friendly bring-your-own-wine policy, making each gathering feel like a sophisticated dinner party among close friends. For travelers using your app who want to bypass generic tourist trails and deeply connect with South Africa's living arts heritage, booking a seat here is an absolute necessity.View details →

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