This international smash-hit musical is now on at Artscape in Cape Town and will head to Johannesburg’s Teatro at Montecasino early next year. The exceptional South African cast includes Cindy-Ann Abrahams as Grizabella, King B as Old Deuteronomy, Dylan Janse van Rensburg as Rum Tum Tugger and Che-jean Jupp as Munkustrap.

The cast also features Stephan Van Der Walt as Admetus / Macavity, Sibusiso Mxosana as Alonzo, Sipesihle Ngamlana as Bill Bailey, Tatum Coleman as Bombalurina, Tshepo Ncokoane as Bustopher Jones / Gus, Michael Fullard as Carbuckety, Hannah Marshall as Cassandra, Darren Rockman as Coricopat, Brittane van Loggerenberg as Demeter, Morgan Marshall as Electra, Harry Smallman as George, Noa Duckitt as Jellylorum, Scarlett Pay as Jemima, Zoe Mclaughlin as Jennyanydots, Austin Tshikosi as Mungojerrie, Jordan Roelfze as Quaxo / Mr Mistoffelees, Tannah Levick as Rumpleteazer, Logan Timbre as Skimbleshanks, Tania Mteto as Tantomile and Cassiel Eatock-Winnik as Victoria, with Ryan Flynn, Jackie Lulu, Marco Titus and Phoebe Charles as swings.

Watch the introduction to the cast on YouTube Shorts.

Based on Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot, CATS first premiered in London’s West End in 1981 and went on to play nearly 9,000 performances over 21 years, breaking records and redefining musical theatre. Since its debut, the show has been staged in over 54 countries, translated into 23 languages and seen by more than 77 million people around the world. Its enduring appeal lies in the magical fusion of music, poetry, dance and storytelling. At its core, CATS invites audiences into the mysterious world of the Jellicle Cats, who gather for their annual Jellicle Ball to decide which one among them will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and be reborn.

This South African season aims to thrill a new generation of theatre lovers while reigniting the nostalgia of devoted fans. Pieter Toerien, whose past productions include My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, The Phantom of the Opera and the currently-running Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, says: “We are delighted to bring CATS back to South Africa. It remains one of the most exciting and emotionally rich musicals ever written — a timeless spectacle that continues to inspire audiences across generations.”

Bringing the production to life are Associate Director and Choreographer Chrissie Cartwright and Musical Supervisor Peter McCarthy, who have honoured the creative vision of the show’s original team — director Trevor Nunn, designer John Napier, and the late Gillian Lynne, whose iconic choreography continues to define its distinctive style. Their combined legacy aims to ensure that this production captures both the classic heart and visual spectacle that have made CATS a worldwide phenomenon.

CATS SA performance dates

• Cape Town – Artscape Opera House: 10 December – 11 January 2026
• Johannesburg – Teatro at Montecasino: 17 January – 22 February 2026
• To book for either the Cape Town or Johannesburg shows, go to:  webtickets.co.za
• For more information, go to: www.pietertoerien.co.za

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Presented by leading local promoter, Showtime Management, Slava’s Snowshow is a universal and timeless theatrical poetic spectacle which has unanimously enchanted and empowered the imagination of audiences and critics since 1993 in dozens of countries, hundreds of cities with multiple thousand performances resulting in millions of ecstatic spectators from all nationalities, genders, beliefs, types and ages, probably like no other show. It’s a genre of its own and remains as spontaneous and magical as the first day it was performed, systematically catapulting adults back in childhood. So, immerse yourself in a magical world of dreams and imagination, ankle-deep in snow!

The gradual transformation of the spectator during the show is one of the greatest feats Slava’s Snowshow has to offer.  Get ready to be catapulted back to your childhood as Slava’s Snowshow takes you on a uniquely spontaneous interactive and wildly entertaining journey under a snowy blanket.

A wordless show that leaves you speechless – laughter through tears – the most heart-warming show on earth – rare theatrical beauty – blissful – theatrical brilliance – an unforgettable miracle – a pure form of human kindness.  After the show ends, nobody wants to leave the theatre – the joy is remembered forever – each person sees his or her own story in the show, your own world comes to life.  The stunning not-to-be missed finale sees a letter turn into snowflakes, and the flakes turn into a snowstorm that whirls around the auditorium leaving the audience ankle-deep in snow.

This highly acclaimed international visual clown masterpiece for families, lovers and joy seekers is easily understood by all round the world.  Why not take advantage of the special discounted Terrific Tuesday ticket prices of R100, R200 or R300?

There are special discounted family packages and pensioners ticket options. T’s and C’s apply

Slava’s SnowShow

Johannesburg

  Teatro Montecasino

12 May to 31 May 2020

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 20:00

Saturdays at 15:00 and 20:00

Sundays at 13:30 and 17:30.

Terrific Tuesdays –  R100, R200, R300

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings: R175, R 200, R275, R350 per person inclusive

Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday matinees: R200, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

NB: Recommended for children 8 years and over

Family Packages are applicable to all shows except Tuesdays.

Weekends: R30 off per ticket weekends

Weekdays: R40 off per ticket weekdays, top two prices only

Purchases of these tickets, will count towards your R500, when entering the Montecasino Ferrari Promotion.

Book through Computicket

 Cape Town

Artscape Opera House

3 June to 14 June 2020

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 19:30

Saturdays at 1500 and 19:30

Sundays at 14:00 and 18:00

Terrific Tuesdays –  R100, R200, R300

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings: R100 R 150, R250, R350 per person inclusive

Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday matinees: R200, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

NB: Recommended for children 8 years and over

Family Packages are applicable to all shows except Tuesdays.

Weekends: R30 off per ticket weekends

Weekdays: R40 off per ticket weekdays, top two prices only

 Book through Computicket

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Presented by leading local promoter, Showtime Management, Slava’s Snowshow is a universal and timeless theatrical poetic spectacle which has unanimously enchanted and empowered the imagination of audiences and critics since 1993 in dozens of countries, hundreds of cities with multiple thousand performances resulting in millions of ecstatic spectators from all nationalities, genders, beliefs, types and ages, probably like no other show. It’s a genre of its own and remains as spontaneous and magical as the first day it was performed, systematically catapulting adults back in childhood. So, immerse yourself in a magical world of dreams and imagination, ankle-deep in snow!

The gradual transformation of the spectator during the show is one of the greatest feats Slava’s Snowshow has to offer.  Get ready to be catapulted back to your childhood as Slava’s Snowshow takes you on a uniquely spontaneous interactive and wildly entertaining journey under a snowy blanket.

A wordless show that leaves you speechless – laughter through tears – the most heart-warming show on earth – rare theatrical beauty – blissful – theatrical brilliance – an unforgettable miracle – a pure form of human kindness.  After the show ends, nobody wants to leave the theatre – the joy is remembered forever – each person sees his or her own story in the show, your own world comes to life.  The stunning not-to-be missed finale sees a letter turn into snowflakes, and the flakes turn into a snowstorm that whirls around the auditorium leaving the audience ankle-deep in snow.

This highly acclaimed international visual clown masterpiece for families, lovers and joy seekers is easily understood by all round the world.  Why not take advantage of the special discounted Terrific Tuesday ticket prices of R100, R200 or R300?

There are special discounted family packages and pensioners ticket options. T’s and C’s apply

Slava’s SnowShow

Johannesburg

  Teatro Montecasino

12 May to 31 May 2020

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 20:00

Saturdays at 15:00 and 20:00

Sundays at 13:30 and 17:30.

Terrific Tuesdays –  R100, R200, R300

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings: R175, R 200, R275, R350 per person inclusive

Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday matinees: R200, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

NB: Recommended for children 8 years and over

Family Packages are applicable to all shows except Tuesdays.

Weekends: R30 off per ticket weekends

Weekdays: R40 off per ticket weekdays, top two prices only

Purchases of these tickets, will count towards your R500, when entering the Montecasino Ferrari Promotion.

Book through Computicket

 Cape Town

Artscape Opera House

3 June to 14 June 2020

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 19:30

Saturdays at 1500 and 19:30

Sundays at 14:00 and 18:00

Terrific Tuesdays –  R100, R200, R300

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sunday evenings: R100 R 150, R250, R350 per person inclusive

Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday matinees: R200, R250, R350, R450 per person inclusive

NB: Recommended for children 8 years and over

Family Packages are applicable to all shows except Tuesdays.

Weekends: R30 off per ticket weekends

Weekdays: R40 off per ticket weekdays, top two prices only

 Book through Computicket

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With huge gratitude to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 10 double tickets to The Rocky Horror Show, coming to the Teatro, Montecasino, when this production continues its SA run, after a very successful run in the Mother City.

Pieter Toerien and Howard Panter presents the legendary Musical Extravaganza, The Rocky Horror Show, with Craig Urbani as the infamous Dr Frank’n’Furter, Kate Normington as the Narrator, with Rocky being played by Jarryd Nurden. It was also recently announced, that record-breaking actor, Kristian Lavercombe, playing the weird and funny Riff Raff,  will be joining the cast for its Johannesburg run.  Lavercombe has just completed the UK Tour of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show where he notched up a staggering 1600 performances! Not only is this a record for an actor playing the role the most, but it also marks the record any actor has performed in Rocky Horror since its conception.

The tickets up for grabs, are for the 20:00 performance, on Wednesday 22 January, at the Teatro, Montecasino, each set to the Value of R1000.00.

In order to win, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, share this competition, and submit the entry form below!

The Rocky Horror Show Competition is now Closed.

Please Note:

1. This competition Closes on 20 January 2020
2. Tickets are only valid for the specified dates and performance times.
3. Seat allocations are up to the discretion of the promoters.
4. Tickets may not be upgraded, or exchanged for cash, or for alternate performances.
5. The prize comprises of two tickets per prize winner.
6. No-Shows will not receive replacement tickets.
7. By entering this competition, the participant agrees to the terms and conditions.
8. Prizes does not include accommodation and / or travel to and from the event.
9. Winners will be notified by mail.
10. One Entry per Email Address will be entered into the draw.

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The musical is produced by SA promoter, Showtime Management in conjunction with Selladoor Worldwide, Carlos Candal, Gavin Kalin Productions and Limelight Productions. Showtime Management previously staged We Will Rock You in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban in 2005 and 2006 to rave reviews and nightly standing ovations. Following sold out seasons in South Africa, the show then enjoyed a highly successful tour to New Zealand and Korea in 2007.

Telling the story of a group of bohemians in a dystopian future and featuring 24 of Queen’s greatest hits, We Will Rock You will be directed and choreographed by Olivier Award nominee Nick Winston. The production will feature set design by Tom Rogers, costume design by Hayley Grindle, lighting by Tim Mitchell and sound by Ben Harrison. We Will Rock You has a combined South African and international creative team. Full casting and further dates and venues to be announced in due course.

Galileo, Scaramoche and Killer Queen are a few of the leading characters who will take audiences on a journey into the future. South Africa, are you ready to rock in 2020? Book now for We Will Rock You by booking through Computicket.

We Will Rock You

Cape Town:  Artscape Theatre Centre

Saturday, 05 September 2020 to 04 October 2020.

Joburg:  Montecasino’s Teatro

Saturday, 10 October to Sunday, 22 November 2020

Show Times:

Weekdays: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 20h00

Weekends: Saturdays 15h00, 20h00; Sundays 14h00, 18h00

Ticket Prices:

Midweek (Wednesday, Thursdays and Sundays 18h00): R200, R250, R320, R400

Weekend (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 14h00):  R250, R320, R420, R500

Group Bookings:

20% Discount on groups of 20 and more –Wednesdays, Thursday

and Sunday 6pm performances only valid for the top two prices.

Contact Jill Somers on 079 218 1658, sales@showtime.co.za

Special Discounts on Terrific Tuesdays

Only valid for Tuesday performances: R100, R150, R250, R350

Not valid with any other discount offer

Pensioner’s Discounts

Wednesdays & Sundays 18h00 @ R250.00 per ticket (subject to availability) on the top two ticket prices.

Tickets may only be purchased from a Computicket outlet or at the Box Office subject to presentation of a valid ID.

Only one ticket per valid ID.

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With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 10 Double tickets to The Imperial Ice Star’s Peter Pan on Ice, to be staged at the Teatro at Montecasino, on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, at 19:30.

The world’s premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returns to South Africa with a brand-new show Peter Pan on Ice this December, as presented by Pieter Toerien. Take a journey to Neverland in this classic tale of magic and make-believe, spectacularly staged on real ice.

Showcasing 23 former World, European and National Championship-level skaters, the highly accomplished cast will astound and mesmerize audiences with their adrenaline-rich, dramatic performance.  Collectively, the entire cast holds more than 250 competition medals and will bring their athletic and artistic talents to retell J M Barrie’s well-loved story of Peter Pan.

Peter Pan On Ice Competition is now closed: 

Please Note: 

1. This competition Closes on 9 December 2019.
2. Tickets are only valid for the specified dates and performance times.
3. Seat allocations are up to the discretion of the promoters.
4. Tickets may not be upgraded, or exchanged for cash, or for alternate performances.
5. The prize comprises of two tickets per prize winner.
6. No-Shows will not receive replacement tickets.
7. By entering this competition, the participant agrees to the terms and conditions.
8. Prizes does not include accommodation and / or travel to and from the event.
9. Winners will be notified by mail.
10. One Entry per Email Address will be entered into the draw.

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With thanks to Pieter Toerien Productions, we are giving away 5 double tickets to the 20:00 performance of Lenny, Andrew, Steve and Me on Friday, 13 September 2019 at the Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre.

Pieter Toerien presents Jonathan Roxmouth in Lenny, Andrew, Steve and Me – an evening celebrating the music and lyrics of theatre titans Leonard Bernstein, West Side Story, On the Town, Candide, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company. 

Lenny, Andrew, Steve and Me Competition is now closed:

Please Note:

1. This competition Closes on 06 September 2019.
2. Tickets are only valid for the specified dates and performance times.
3. Seat allocations are up to the discretion of the promoters.
4. Tickets may not be upgraded, or exchanged for cash, or for alternate performances.
5. The prize comprises of two tickets per prize winner.
6. No-Shows will not receive replacement tickets.
7. By entering this competition, the participant agrees to the terms and conditions.
8. Prizes does not include accommodation and / or travel to and from the event.
9. Winners will be notified by mail.
10. One Entry per Email Address will be entered into the draw.

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For the first time since his sold-out concert series at the Teatro at Montecasino a year ago, one of South Africa’s favourite leading men is to return to Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre for a very limited time between seasons behind the mask as the title character in the international tour of The Phantom of the Opera.

Pieter Toerien presents Jonathan Roxmouth in Lenny, Andrew, Steve and Me – an evening celebrating the music and lyrics of theatre titans Leonard Bernstein, West Side Story, On the Town, Candide, Andrew Lloyd Webber, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita, and Stephen Sondheim, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company. 

This one of a kind show takes the audience through the elements of what makes the ‘perfect musical’ – something all three composers have successfully contributed to and refined through their work musically and structurally. Using nothing but a bare stage, a microphone and a red handkerchief, Jonathan will sing all the favourite hits the audience expects as well as some surprises! Linked with his trademark tongue-in-cheek humour and style, this is a homecoming you won’t want to miss out on.

Jonathan is accompanied by Rowan Bakker and the production is lit by Tina Le Roux.

Lenny, Andrew, Steve and Me

Pieter Toerien’s Montecasino Theatre

Friday 13 September – Sunday 6 October

Wednesdays – Fridays at 8pm,

Saturdays at 3pm & 8pm,

Sundays at 2:30pm & 6pm

Tickets: R120, R180, R220, R260

Computicket & Theatre Box Office (011) 511 1818

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With many thanks to Showtime Management here in South-Africa, we are giving away tickets to Stomp, to tour to Johannesburg and Cape Town.

From London and Paris to Las Vegas and New York, Stomp makes music with brooms, matchboxes, hands and feet, poles, chairs, sinks, basketballs, newspapers and more, climaxing with the exhilarating trademark bins routine, where metal trashcans become drums and dustbin lids become combat shields. The encore engages the audience in a call and response that proves rhythm is a universal language.

This wildly entertaining international show heads to South Africa next month, opening at Montecasino’s Teatro on Tuesday, 20 August  and running until Sunday, 08 September 2019. Stomp then moves to Cape Town’s Artscape Theatre from 10 to 15 September.   The show toured South Africa in 2010 to critical acclaim and sold out performances.

Win a set of double tickets to Stomp, worth R400.00 for Johannesburg or Cape Town.

• Johannesburg: Montecasino’s Teatro on Tuesday, 20 August at 8pm
• Cape Town: Artscape Theatre on 10 September 2019 at 8pm.

Stomp Competition is now closed:

Please Note:

1. This competition Closes on 14 August 2019.
2. Tickets are only valid for the specified dates and performance times.
3. Seat allocations are up to the discretion of the promoters.
4. Tickets may not be upgraded, or exchanged for cash, or for alternate performances.
5. The prize comprises of two tickets per prize winner.
6. No-Shows will not receive replacement tickets.
7. By entering this competition, the participant agrees to the terms and conditions.
8. Prizes does not include accommodation and / or travel to and from the event.
9. Winners will be notified by mail.
10. One Entry per Email Address will be entered into the draw.

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From London and Paris to Las Vegas and New York STOMP makes music with brooms, matchboxes, hands and feet, poles, chairs, sinks, basketballs, newspapers and more, climaxing with the exhilarating trademark bins routine, where metal trashcans become drums and dustbin lids become combat shields. The encore engages the audience in a call and response that proves rhythm is a universal language.  The show is brought to this country by leading local show promoter, Showtime Management in association with BBC First.

STOMP finds beauty and music in the mundane. It turns brooms into instruments and handclapping into a conversation; the junk and clutter of urban life becomes the source of infectious rhythm and wonder. The highly talented performers take the audience on a journey through sound, where rhythm is the only language.

Guaranteed to make your heart pound as the infectious rhythms of 8 brilliantly synchronised STOMP performers beat truck inner tubes, rubber hosing, Zippo lighters, plastic bags, metal dustbins, bin lids, tubs, water butts and, yes, even the kitchen sink!  And then there are the brooms that are turned into soft shoe partners.

STOMP is a unique combination of percussion, dance and physical comedy: Created in Brighton, UK, in the summer of 1991, STOMP was the result of a ten year collaboration between its creators, Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas. The popularity of STOMP continually grew from strength to strength resulting in the cast performing live at the 1996 Academy Awards, to an estimated audience of almost 1 billion worldwide. The largest assembly of STOMP performers ever (40 performers from 12 different countries) was brought together for a specially choreographed appearance at the closing ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm. The show toured South Africa in 2010 to critical acclaim and sold out performances.

STOMP

Johannesburg:

Montecasino’s Teatro

Tuesday, 20 August to Sunday, 08 September 2019

Cape Town:

Artscape Opera House

Wednesday, 11 September to Sunday, 22 September 2019

Show Times:

No Monday performances

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 20h00

Saturdays 15h00 & 20h00;

Sundays 14h00 & 18h00

Performance:  1 hour 40 minutes with no interval

Ticket Prices including VAT

Midweek (Tuesdays to Thursdays and Sundays 18h00): R150, R200, R300

Weekend (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 13h30):  R200, R300, R400,

Bookings:

Computicket by calling 0861 915 8000, visit www.computicket.com or

visit your nearest Computicket outlet

Group Bookings:

20% Discount on groups of 20 and more – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday

and Sunday 6pm performances only valid for the top two prices.

Contact Jill Somers on 079 218 1658, sales@showtime.co.za

Pensioner Special:

Tuesday at 8pm & Sunday at 6pm ONLY

R150 on the top two prices

Only available at Computicket Outlets upon presentation of a valid identity document

No children under 3 years.

Get Your Tickets Here:

Teatro at Montecasino                       Artscape Theatre

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