Theatre Arts is a buzzing independent theatre in Observatory, Cape Town, that presents work that is fresh, experimental, innovative and diverse. Something for everyone including the very young. Plan your week/end theatre with us.
Theatre Arts is located at the Methodist Church Hall, cnr Milton Road and Wesley Street, Observatory, 7925, Cape Town
082 752 1376 | caroline@theatrearts.co.za



CALL FOR APPLICATION
Would you like to curate a Playreading as part of our Reading Room Playreading series?
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Closing date: 30th January 2026
CALL FOR APPLICATION
We are looking for four aspiring writers who will be selected to participate in masterclasses with experienced theatre reviewers and arts journalists and have their reviews mentored.
For more information or to apply, click here
Closing date: Friday 16th January
Thursday 22nd January at 7pm
7pm
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Hosted by the Playwrights Guild of Canada, tune in to hear extracts from plays written by Canadian writer Steven Elliott Jackson and South African writer Sibuyiselo Dywili, and their cnversation around their craft in this free session.
A zoom into the life of Onkgopotse Abram Ramothibi Tiro, the first across-the-border victim of the apartheid regime | Tickets R120 with students R80
More infoA zoom into the life of Onkgopotse Abram Ramothibi Tiro, the first across-the-border victim of the apartheid regime | Tickets R120 with students R80
More infoA zoom into the life of Onkgopotse Abram Ramothibi Tiro, the first across-the-border victim of the apartheid regime | Tickets R120 with students R80
More infoHolding reality like moonlight, illusions that give way to something real | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoHolding reality like moonlight, illusions that give way to something real | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoHolding reality like moonlight, illusions that give way to something real | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoAuthentic and electrifying, Kaashif turns personal history into a powerful, punchline-filled commentary on what it means to hold onto your culture when its being erased | Tickets R80
More info“Suspended teacher awaits her fate amidst scandal like no other!” OR "Did you hear about Ms. Burkett?!?!" | Tickets: General Admission R180 | Concession R160 | Block Booking R150 for groups of 4 or more
More info“Suspended teacher awaits her fate amidst scandal like no other!” OR "Did you hear about Ms. Burkett?!?!" | Tickets: General Admission R180 | Concession R160 | Block Booking R150 for groups of 4 or more
More info“Suspended teacher awaits her fate amidst scandal like no other!” OR "Did you hear about Ms. Burkett?!?!" | Tickets: General Admission R180 | Concession R160 | Block Booking R150 for groups of 4 or more
More info“Suspended teacher awaits her fate amidst scandal like no other!” OR "Did you hear about Ms. Burkett?!?!" | Tickets: General Admission R180 | Concession R160 | Block Booking R150 for groups of 4 or more
More info“Suspended teacher awaits her fate amidst scandal like no other!” OR "Did you hear about Ms. Burkett?!?!" | Tickets: General Admission R180 | Concession R160 | Block Booking R150 for groups of 4 or more
More infoAn informal Live Art event that explores ideas around skin | Tickets R100
More infoTonight, I am a fucking princess! -The protagonist | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoTonight, I am a fucking princess! -The protagonist | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoTonight, I am a fucking princess! -The protagonist | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoTonight, I am a fucking princess! -The protagonist | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoTonight, I am a fucking princess! -The protagonist | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoTonight, I am a fucking princess! -The protagonist | Tickets R150 with R100 Concession
More infoBased on the myth of Orpheus, an immersive, haunting meditation on the transformative power of the arts and the fragile interconnectedness of all life forms. | Tickets R150 with Concession of R100
More infoBased on the myth of Orpheus, an immersive, haunting meditation on the transformative power of the arts and the fragile interconnectedness of all life forms. | Tickets R150 with Concession of R100
More infoBased on the myth of Orpheus, an immersive, haunting meditation on the transformative power of the arts and the fragile interconnectedness of all life forms. | Tickets R150 with Concession of R100
More infoThis kitchen is only big enough for one chef…
More infoThis kitchen is only big enough for one chef…
More info“This is a true story about when I, Rameez Cassiem, died in a car accident.” | Tickets R140 with Concession price of R110
More info“This is a true story about when I, Rameez Cassiem, died in a car accident.” | Tickets R140 with Concession price of R110
More info“This is a true story about when I, Rameez Cassiem, died in a car accident.” | Tickets R140 with Concession price of R110
More infoSouth Africa’s struggles and chaos, retold with fearless humour | Tickets R120 with R90 Student Concession
More infoSouth Africa’s struggles and chaos, retold with fearless humour | Tickets R120 with R90 Student Concession
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