WHAT: My Fair Lady
WHERE: Artscape Theatre Centre, DF Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town
WHEN: Running until January 12
Pieter Toerien along with Cape Town Opera presents the world’s most-loved musical — Lerner and Loewe’s musical theatre masterpiece My Fair Lady. Based on Gabriel Pascal’s 1938 film adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s 1913 play Pygmalion, the play premiered on Broadway in 1956. Boasting a score containing such timeless songs as I Could Have Danced All Night, Get Me to the Church on Time, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, I’m Just An Ordinary Man, On the Street Where You Live, Show Me, The Rain in Spain, and I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face, this grand local production is set to enthral audiences of all ages. South Africa is going to fall in love with Eliza Doolittle!
Tickets are available from R140 via Webtickets.
WHAT: Jesse Clegg | The Hurricane Tour
WHERE: St Francis Brewing Company, 171 St Francis Dr, St Francis Bay
WHEN: January 10
Platinum-selling South African singer-songwriter Jesse Clegg is bringing his chart-topping hits to the stage at St Francis Brewery. With five Sama nominations, multiple hit singles and collaborations with Grammy-winning producers, Clegg is a force in the music world in his own right and will be entertaining patrons as they dine — the show also includes a dinner option. Join the talented muso for the final performance of his countrywide Hurricane Tour, named for the feelgood, upbeat indie single laced with synth released on August 30.
Tickets are available from R200 via Quicket.
WHAT: Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts - Mango Groove
WHERE: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town
WHEN: January 12
Join Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as Mango Groove brings their 40th anniversary concert to Kirstenbosch, with an exclusive show to mark this huge milestone. Don’t miss this vibrant performance of timeless hits and lively Afro-pop magic in one of the world’s most breathtaking settings. Bring your picnic basket, blanket, and loved ones to share in this unforgettable afternoon.
Tickets are available from R300 via Webtickets.
WHAT: Scottburgh Half-Marathon and 10km race
WHERE: Scottburgh Golf Club, Williamson St, Scottburgh South, Scottburgh
WHEN: January 12
Kick off the new year with KwaZulu-Natal's favourite half-marathon and join Scottburgh Athletic Club for the first race of the year at 5.30am on Saturday, January 12. You can either enter for the half-marathon or 10km race — the choice of challenge is up to you! Experience the stunning local views, push your limits, and enjoy the camaraderie of KZN's running community. Enter today and set the pace for a fit 'n healthy 2025.
Online entries close on Saturday, January 11 and you can book your spot via Event Timing. Tickets are R300 (21km) and R250 (10km) and can be bought at registration or on the morning.
WHAT: The Addams Family - The Musical
WHERE: Homecoming Centre (old Fugard Theatre), c/o Buitenkant St & Caledon St, District Six, Cape Town
WHEN: Running until February 2
MotherCity Theatre Productions is proud to present the professional South African premiere of The Addams Family Musical, a comic feast, with appeal for children and adults alike. Whether you love the comic books, the movies, or the TV series Wednesday, you’re in for a theatrical treat! Featuring a talented cast of renowned South African actors, this spooky, wickedly-funny show is perfect for all ages. When the “princess of darkness” Wednesday falls in love with “normal” boy Lucas, the Addams family invites him and his parents for dinner — mayhem, dark humour and hilarity abound. As Gomez says: “Living or dead, family is still family.”
Don’t miss your chance to hang out for a couple of hours with the weirdest family in town. This Broadway and international hit features a world-class cast, including Samantha Peo (Chicago, Cabaret), Tiaan Rautenbach (We Will Rock You, Mamma Mia!), Bethany Dickson (Matilda, The Sound of Music), Brendan van Rhyn (aka drag queen Cathy Specific, The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Chad Baai (Buddy Holly), and Jordyn Schaefer as Wednesday Addams.
Tickets are available from R350 via Webtickets.
WHAT: Mzansi Ballet's The ABBA Show: A Cinderella Story
WHERE: Pieter Toerien Theatre, Montecasino, 1 Montecasino Blvd, Fourways, Johannesburg
WHEN: Running until January 19
Get ready for a magical celebration of fairy tales and pop music as Mzansi Ballet returns with The ABBA Show: A Cinderella Story at the Pieter Toerien Theatre, Montecasino. Combining the timeless music of ABBA with the beloved story of Cinderella, this whimsical ballet promises to be an unforgettable holiday treat for all ages. With the expert choreography of Angela Revie, Cinderella’s journey will be told through dazzling dance numbers set to ABBA hits like Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and The Winner Takes It All. Featuring the exceptional dancers of Mzansi Ballet, this show will sparkle with fun, romance and of course, those unforgettable ABBA melodies. Whether you’re a ballet aficionado or an ABBA fan, this production promises to be a feast for the eyes and ears.
Tickets are available from R200 via Webtickets.
