Open Call - Seasons 2026

Application Deadline - 31st October 2025
APPLICATION FORM

Are you Planning your 2026? Do you need to start thinking about your 2026 calendar? Do you have a production you are wanting to perform next year?

After an incredible year in which Theatre Arts presented exactly 100 productions, we once again will be running seasons between February and December. We are looking for all ranges and genres of theatre including dance, theatre for the young and the very young, and experimental work. We are looking for work, not only from Cape Town but nationally as well to ensure our programme is balanced, diverse and magic.

Applications can include:
1. Already existing work
2. New work that is in the pipeline for 2025
3. Work that has performed at Theatre Arts in the past
4. Workshops
5. Ways of creating artist-to-artist engagement

Productions and Activities will be selected to form part of the season.

Theatre Arts will not contribute financially to the development or creation of any work, but support in the creation of new work can come through mentorship where possible and if required.

Travel and accommodation costs are at the expense of all companies outside of Cape Town.

All productions will receive technical support in the presentation of their work as part of the season, as well as publicity support.

Performances can range from 3 performances minimum to a maximum of 7 performances. 7 performances are reserved for productions that have already gone through a process of presenting the work in short runs.

Productions will work on an affordable venue hire which includes a technician to rig and operate. Companies receive 95% of the door. The 5% goes to PayFast as commission. .

Enquiries: Caroline on caroline@theatreartsco.za